5-Day Mount Kenya Trek (Chogoria down Sirimon)

Nairobi- Mount Kenya Bandas

Day 1Nairobi- Mount Kenya Bandas Nairobi- Mount Kenya Bandas Pick up from the hotel at 7am. Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we take 4×4 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for a distance of 10 km to the Mt Kenya Bandas. 3hrs / 10km walk / 650m ascent. Main Destination: Mount Kenya Accommodation: Meru Mount Kenya Bandas Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included

Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite

Day 2Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite After breakfast and sorting of porter loads, we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace. A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near road head, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Hot lunch is served on the banks of a stream, then it’s time to cut up the left-hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more “touristic” areas. 3hrs / 9km / 700m ascent. Main Destination: Mount Kenya Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Ellis – Minto`s Camp

Day 3Lake Ellis – Minto`s Camp Lake Ellis – Minto`s Camp Similar early start. Again well off the beaten track to follow a ridge up the mountain for about 3 hours to eventually join the tourist track on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. Breathtaking views over the Gorges Valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Lunch is served at a small stream crossing, before continuing for a further hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and our night’s rest. The afternoon is spent relaxing at camp, though a 10-minute walk to the “Temple” is well worth the effort. This is a 150-meter vertical cliff that gets its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge —they look as if they are praying. An early night is recommended as you are attempting the summit the next day. Main Destination: Mount Kenya Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Minto`s – Point Lenana - Old Moses

Day 4Minto`s – Point Lenana - Old Moses Minto`s – Point Lenana - Old Moses Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 3:00 am. You will hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker’s summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise. You'll descend to Shipton camp for breakfast. After breakfast, you will begin a 5-hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to the Old Moses camp (3,300m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp. Main Destination: Mount Kenya Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Old Moses Camp – Nairobi

Day 5Old Moses Camp – Nairobi Old Moses Camp – Nairobi After early morning breakfast, you will descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon Park Gate to catch a vehicle and travel to Nairobi. You will be dropped off at the hotel/residence/airport. Main Destination: Nairobi (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Hyrax Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. This tour is subject to