4-Day Mount Kenya Hiking Sirimon–Chogoria Route adventure. Experience one of Kenya’s most scenic and rewarding treks with this Combining the best of both worlds, this hike ascends via the dry and panoramic Sirimon Route and descends through the lush, dramatic Chogoria Route, offering unmatched views, diverse landscapes, and a successful summit attempt of Point Lenana at 4,985m.
Your 4-Day Mount Kenya Hiking Sirimon–Chogoria Route begins with an early morning transfer from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate (2,650m), located on the northwestern side of Mount Kenya. After meeting your mountain guide and crew, begin your 3–4 hour trek through beautiful montane forest, bamboo zones, and high moorland. The trail offers rich flora and occasional sightings of wildlife such as bushbucks and monkeys. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at Old Moses Camp (3,300m), your first overnight stop.
Day 2 offers a scenic and moderately challenging hike to Shipton’s Camp (4,200m). The route ascends through the Mackinder’s Valley, crossing rivers and open moorland dotted with lobelias and giant groundsels. Along the way, enjoy views of dramatic mountain peaks and glaciers. Arrive at Shipton’s Camp, nestled beneath Batian and Nelion, where rock hyraxes and alpine sunbirds are often spotted.
Day 3 is the highlight of your 4-Day Mount Kenya Hiking Sirimon–Chogoria Route. Begin your ascent to Point Lenana (4,985m) at around 3:00 AM. Reach the summit just in time for a breathtaking African sunrise, with views stretching as far as Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. Continue your trek down through the stunning Gorges Valley, passing scenic spots such as Lake Michaelson and Mushroom Rocks. Overnight at Mount Kenya Bandas (2,800m).
On your 4-Day Mount Kenya Hiking Sirimon-Chogoria Route final day ,choose to either hike the last stretch through the bamboo forest or be picked up directly from the Bandas. You’ll then be transferred to Chogoria
Additional information
Duration | 4 Days |
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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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