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6 Days Climb Mount Kenya – Chogoria Route, Descent via Sirimon
Climb Mount Kenya from the east on the Chogoria Route, past Lake Ellis and the gorge valley, to Point Lenana (4,985 m) for sunrise, then descend on the Sirimon Route.
Tour Overview
This six-day trek takes you up Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest mountain, on the Chogoria Route from the east and back down on the Sirimon Route. You hike from the forest through open woodland and the heather zone to Lake Ellis and the Nithi Falls, climb past the gorge valley to Mintos Camp and on to Simba Col (4,600 m), then make an early start for sunrise on Point Lenana (4,985 m) before descending the Mackinder Valley to Old Moses Camp.
Your private trek is led by an experienced guide with a cook and porters. All meals on the trek, park entrance fees and transfers from and back to Nairobi are included.
Tour Highlights
- Sunrise from Point Lenana (4,985 m)
- Up the Chogoria Route, down the Sirimon Route
- Lake Ellis and the Nithi Falls
- Views over the gorge valley, peaks and lakes
- High camp at Simba Col (4,600 m)
- Private guide, cook and porters
Route Map
- NairobiPick-up at 7:30 am, drive to Chogoria (about 3½ hours)
- Mt Kenya Anabas Lodge1 night · 7 km hike from 2,550 m
- Road End Campsite · 3,300 m1 night · via Lake Ellis (3,450 m)
- Mintos Camp · 4,200 m1 night · above the gorge valley
- Simba Col · 4,600 m1 night · afternoon to acclimatise
- Point Lenana · 4,985 mSunrise summit on day 5
- Old Moses Camp · 3,300 m1 night · down the Sirimon Route
- Sirimon Gate → NairobiDrop-off on day 6
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi to Chogoria & Mt Kenya Anabas Lodge
Pick-up in Nairobi at 7:30 am and drive to Chogoria town (about 3½ hours), where you meet the mountain crew. At the park gate you sign in, then drive on through the thick forest to a drop-off point before the bamboo zone (2,550 m). From here you hike to the second gate (2,950 m) and on to Mt Kenya Anabas Lodge for dinner and an overnight in campers’ rooms.
Distance: 7 km · about 3 hours walking
- Overnight: Mt Kenya Anabas Lodge
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Lake Ellis, Road End & the Nithi Falls
After breakfast, hike through open woodland and the heather zone, with wide views over the landscape, to Lake Ellis (3,450 m) and on to Road End (3,300 m) for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Nithi Falls, then return to the campsite for dinner and an overnight in tents.
Distance: 12 km · about 6 hours walking
- Overnight: Road End Campsite (tents)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Road End to Mintos Camp (4,200 m)
After breakfast, climb with great views over the landscape and the gorge valley to Mintos Camp (4,200 m), where you spend the night in tents.
Walking: about 6–7 hours
- Overnight: Mintos Camp (tents)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Mintos Camp to Simba Col (4,600 m)
After breakfast, take time to enjoy the views of the gorge valley, the peaks and the surrounding lakes, then climb through the alpine vegetation and up loose scree close to the peaks to Simba Col campsite (4,600 m). Arrive in time for lunch and rest in the afternoon to acclimatise.
Distance: 3 km · 3+ hours walking
- Overnight: Simba Col Campsite
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Point Lenana Summit & Down to Old Moses Camp (3,300 m)
From 4:00 am, climb to Point Lenana (4,985 m) – about 2½ hours – and after sunrise descend back to Simba Col for breakfast. After breakfast, descend past Shipton Camp and down the Mackinder Valley on the Sirimon Route to Old Moses Camp (3,300 m), arriving in time for lunch.
Distance: 20 km · about 10–12 hours – the longest day of the trek
- Overnight: Old Moses Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Old Moses Camp to Sirimon Gate & Nairobi
After breakfast, descend through the forest to the Sirimon Gate (2,650 m), where you sign out of the park and meet your vehicle for the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the evening – or continue to your next destination.
Distance: 9 km · about 2 hours walking
- End of trek
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Mountain Camps
Mt Kenya Anabas Lodge
Lodge beyond the Chogoria Route’s second gate (2,950 m), with simple campers’ rooms for your first night.
Road End Campsite
Tented campsite at 3,300 m on the Chogoria Route, close to Lake Ellis and the Nithi Falls.
Mintos Camp
Tented camp at 4,200 m on the Chogoria Route, reached with views over the gorge valley.
Simba Col Campsite
High camp at 4,600 m close to the peaks, with an afternoon to rest and acclimatise before the summit.
Old Moses Camp
Mountain camp at 3,300 m on the Sirimon Route, your last night on the mountain after the summit day.
What's Included
Included
- Mount Kenya National Park entrance fees
- Experienced guide, cook and porters
- 5 nights on the mountain (lodge, tents and camps)
- All meals during the trek
- Drinking water
- Transfers in a 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
- Personalised service
Not included
- International flights and taxes
- Passport and visa fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcohol and drinks
Prices per Person
| Package | 1 guestper person | 2 guestsper person | 3 guestsper person | 4 guestsper person | 5+ guestsper person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chogoria – Sirimon trek5 nights on the mountain, full board | [LOW] | [LOW] | [LOW] | [LOW] | [LOW] |
| Package | 1 guestper person | 2 guestsper person | 3 guestsper person | 4 guestsper person | 5+ guestsper person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chogoria – Sirimon trek5 nights on the mountain, full board | [MID] | [MID] | [MID] | [MID] | [MID] |
| Package | 1 guestper person | 2 guestsper person | 3 guestsper person | 4 guestsper person | 5+ guestsper person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chogoria – Sirimon trek5 nights on the mountain, full board | [HIGH] | [HIGH] | [HIGH] | [HIGH] | [HIGH] |
Prices are per person in US$ and depend on group size. Contact us for larger groups or extra nights in Nairobi.
- Private mountain guide
- Tailor-made to your dates
- KATO bonded member AS/771
- Rated 4.9 on Tripadvisor
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