5 days Mt. Kenya Trek Through Sirimon gate and finish through Chogoria Gate
Leave 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 though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight at Judmier Campsite.
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Campsite at 4200m.
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight at Shipton Campsite.
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs down to Chogoria gate campsite, 2950m, for dinner and overnight.
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria town where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi. On arrival in Nairobi you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to your next de
Rates inclusive of:
- Transport from Nairobi hotel to Sirimon Gate by private Transport.
- Accommodation at Mt Kenya campsites using single and Double Camping Tents .
- 4 x4 transfer on Chogoria route
- 3 meals per day while trekking
- Porters fee
- All Park fees
- Campsite fees
- Guide fees
- Transport back to Nairobi by private Transport
- All government park fees
- English/ Speaking Chief Mountain Guide and one Assistant Guide(Group)
- English Speaking Porters and cooks
- Tents
- Meals as indicated
- Mt Kenya Certificate after successful summit challenge
Rates exclusive of:
- Exclusive of Hotels in Nairobi on arrival and after Mt Kenya Climb,Tips, Sleeping mats, Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain
- Trousers, travel insurance, Local medical evacuation covers, Alcoholic drinks and wines and any activity not included in the safari itinerary.
