6 Days, 5 Nights Mt Kenya Trekking: Sirimon – Chogoria Route
Overview
Sirimon route features the most gradual ascent profile and best acclimatiyation options. This peak circuiting programs offers some of the best trekking experience. The Sirimon route is the least used of the three main routes, but features the most gradual ascent profile and best acclimatization options. This peak circuiting program offers some of the best trekking experience in East Africa!
| 6 days Mt. Kenya trekking sirimon –chogoria route | 1pax
Ksh 55,000 Usd 770 |
2 pax
Ksh 51,000 Usd 720 |
7pax
Ksh 47,000 Usd690 |
Highlights
- Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
- Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
- Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
- Start and finish Nairobi
- Treated water on the trek
Excludes
- Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
- Hotel accommodations in Nairobi before and after the trek
- Visas to Kenya
- International flights
- Items of personal nature
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
Itinerary
Embark on an unforgettable 6-day journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Mt. Kenya. Starting from Nairobi, travel to Naro Moru and begin your ascent through dense forests, alpine moorlands, and dramatic valleys. Hike to Met Station, then on to Mackinders Camp and the Austrian Hut, gradually acclimatizing as you rise to higher altitudes. Summit Point Lenana (4,985m) at sunrise for panoramic views, then descend through the scenic Gorges Valley via the Chogoria Route. This trek blends challenging adventure with spectacular natural beauty, making it ideal for seasoned hikers and nature lovers alike.
Tour Plan
• Morning departure from Nairobi
• Lunch stop in Naromoru
• Overnight at Mt. Kenya Naromoru Hotel (acclimatization)
• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Naromoru Park Gate
• 3-hour hike through rainforest zone
• Dinner and overnight at Met Station
• Morning departure after breakfast
• Trek through Teleki Valley
• Picnic lunch en route
• Arrive early evening at high-altitude camp
• 10:00am steep ascent
• 3-hour climb via scree slope
• High-altitude overnight stay
• 5:30am departure for summit
• Reach Point Lenana (4,985m) for sunrise (~6:30am)
• Descend to Mintos Hut for breakfast
• Continue down Gorges Valley to Chogoria campsite
• Morning 32km journey to Chogoria town
• 4WD transport (weather-dependent)
• Arrive Nairobi late afternoon
