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5 Days Sirimon To Chogoria Mt Kenya Climbing

Mount Kenya, 5199 m tall, is Africans second tallest Mountain after Mount Kilimanjaro. Many tourists prefer Mount Kenya because of its wilderness, abundant wildlife, and stunning mountain lakes. In addition to being the highest Via Ferrata summit path, Point Lenana's 4985 m elevation makes it a doable trekking peak. Mt Kenya offers an enjoyable African trail experience with panoramic views of the nearby savannah, broad valleys, and craggy volcanic peaks.

Mt Kenya has three summits: Batian, Nelion, and Point Lenana. Despite being a stratovolcano, the summit has a rugged profile because it was once covered in ice. The region around the peak of Mt Kenya is renowned for its distinctive flora and fauna and is included in Mt. Kenya National Park. As you climb in height, the flora varies from the lowland savannah and bamboo forests. The distinctive high-altitude equatorial habitat can be found here. Strange plants and a misty environment make the landscape appear like another world.

Height and time of day greatly impact the temperature of Mt Kenya. Evening frosts are likely at 3000 m, while daytime temperatures vary from 5 to 15 degrees Celsius. On the peak, the nighttime temperature is well below zero.

The approach to Mount Kenya from Nairobi involves a journey of about 4 hrs to either the town of Naro Moru or Embu, where we can provide accommodation. For ascents on the Sirimon, Burguret, and Naro Moru routes, Naro Moru serves as the starting point, while the Chogoria trek uses Embu.

Included:

• Porterage
• Rescue fee
• Park fees (For non-residents)
• All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• Camping equipment
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water 

Excluded:

• Climbing gear (Clothing, bath towels, sleeping bag, e.t.c)
• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Gratuities

Itinerary

5-Day Sirimon to Chogoria Mt Kenya Climbing

Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmaier Camp

Depart Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate, follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest, which becomes heathland after about 3 hrs. The track turns right to the Judmaier Camp at 3300m, about 3½ hours from the gate for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, dinner, and supper.

Day 2: Judamier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs

After breakfast, head for Mt Kenya and follow the trail uphill, turning left at the intersection. Pass the Ontulili River after an hour and turn right. Contour through the Moorland, crossing Liki North, and continuing upward to Mackinders Valley, where you can enjoy stunning views of the valley and the surrounding peaks—dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp.

Primary Location: Mount Kenya (Mountain)

Meal plan: Breakfast, dinner, and supper.

Day 3: Shipton Camp

Use the day to adjust. Help your body become accustomed to the attitude on this day to improve your chances of conquering the summit. Hike to Hauseberg Lakes and Kami Hut(Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn)and Shipton later on for supper and overnight- Dinner and overnight at Shipton's Hut.

Primary Location: Mount Kenya (Mountain)

Meal plan: Breakfast, dinner, and supper.

Day 4: Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mt Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 11-12 hrs, 32km, 785m ascent

Arrive at Mount Kenya point Lenana (6 km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30 am after setting out at 3 am up a steep, stony slope that cuts through a visible portion of the lower Hall Tarns. The trek should take you about 3 hours. After sunrise, go down to Mintos Hut (6 km) for breakfast, and then continue 20 km (4-5 hours) to Mount Meru Bandas- dinner and overnight at Chogoria Bandas.

Primary Location: Mount Kenya (Mountain)

Meal plan: Breakfast, dinner, and supper.

Day 5: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi

Descend for 2hr(15 km) to forest clearance, where you will board a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village that will connect you with your transfer vehicle to Nairobi.

Meal plan: Breakfast.