7 Days Mt Kenya Climb — Sirimon up / Chogoria down

Tour Package

7 Days Mt Kenya Climb — Sirimon up / Chogoria down

A scenic point-to-point traverse of Mount Kenya via the Sirimon and Chogoria routes.

7 daysFrom USD 1450

Overview

Climb gradually via Sirimon for excellent acclimatisation and descend through the dramatic Chogoria valley.

Highlights

  • Point Lenana summit (4985m)
  • Mackinder & Gorges valleys
  • Gentle Sirimon acclimatisation

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Nairobi → Sirimon Gate

    Briefing and drive to the mountain.

  2. 2

    Old Moses Camp

    Trek through montane forest to 3300m.

  3. 3

    Shipton's Camp

    Ascend the Mackinder Valley to 4200m.

  4. 4

    Acclimatisation

    Day hike to Hausberg Tarn.

  5. 5

    Point Lenana summit

    Pre-dawn summit at 4985m; descend to Mintos Hut.

  6. 6

    Chogoria descent

    Walk past the Gorges Valley to road head.

  7. 7

    Return Nairobi

    Transfer back to Nairobi.