After pick up in Nyeri,drive to Nanyuki town for lunch crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate (2660m).
Additional information
| Duration | 4 Days |
|---|---|
| Country | Kenya |
| Attractions | Mount Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Route |
| Level | Suitable for good trekkers |
| Physical Condition | In good condition |
| Best Time | All year round |
4 Days Mount Kenya Hiking Sirimon Chogoria Route
Nairobi - Sirimon gate- Old Moses camp. ( 3,300m)
From the gate, we trek up thro magnificent montane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 – 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.
Old Moses - Shipton camp -4200m
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction. After a water break, you continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North River and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the Shipton Camp. This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glacier. Resident population is of Rock hyrax and sun birds.
Shipton - Pt Lenana (4985m)- Mt Kenya Bandas (2800m
Kick off at 3.am to reach pt Lenana in time for the African sunrise.The climb starts on frozen scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. With a good Moon you barely need a torch. Without a Moon, then the pollution- free sky bangs on the ground giving you as good a view of the stars as almost anywhere on Earth.
The climb takes 3 -4 hrs and to add to the exhilaration, Mt. Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon.
Descend to Minto’s hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya banda’s along the gorges valley where you can enjoy good views of The Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom rocks and Giant billiards table. Dinner and overnight at the Banda’s. You can enjoy log fires, hot showers and bed at the Banda’s.
Chogoria Banda's - Chogoria town - Nairobi
After breakfast, depending on how you will be feeling there are 2 options, either the vehicle to pick you up from Chogoria Bandas or descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest for 10 km to meet vehicle for transfer to Chogoria town and further to Nairobi arriving by 17:00hr.
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