Private Tour
5 Days Mt Kenya Private Trekking- Sirimon - Chogoria Route
Overview
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5 days
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Mount Kenya is Africa’s second-highest mountain at 5,199m (17,058 feet) and the highest of all Kenya Mountains.
Mount Kenya is roughly circular, about 60km across at the 200mm contour, where the steep font hills rise out of the gentler slopes of the centered highlands. At the center of the massif, the main peaks rise sharply from around 4,500m to the main summit of Batian 5,199m, Nelion 5,188m, and point Lenana 4,985m.
Other major summits on the mountain include Point Piggott 4,957m, Point Dutton 4,885, and Point John 4,883m. Of the three main peaks (Batian, Lenana, and Nelion), point Lenana can be reached by climb Mount Kenya trekkers and the other two being only for technical climbers.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Nairobi-Sirimon ascent
Accommodations
The camps on Mt Kenya are basic but clean.There are also mountain huts which we may use for sleeping.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Kenya National Park
We will pick you from your hotel and leave Nairobi at 7.30am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate (Sirimon Park 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, L, D.
Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp, ascent
Accommodations
The camps on Mt Kenya are basic but clean.There are also mountain huts which we may use for sleeping.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Kenya National Park
After breakfast we, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. Following one hour trekking from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North. Continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks (Nelion, Batian and Lenana). Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B, L, D.
Shipton Camp - Acclimatization
Accommodations
The camps on Mt Kenya are basic but clean.There are also mountain huts which we may use for sleeping
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Kenya National Park
Spend the fullday acclimatizing with guided hikes. You will spend the day trekking to Kami Hut and down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for an early dinner and overnight in readiness for the next day's summit attempt, B, L, D.
Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) ascent
Accommodations
The camps on Mt Kenya are basic but clean.There are also mountain huts which we may use for sleeping.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Kenya National Park
You are awake early in the morning for some hot coffee. We now leave the camp at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns. The journey lasts about 3 hours arriving Mount Kenya Point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30am. Trekking to Lenana Peak at 4985m taking about 3hrs or so. Enjoy photographic session and sightseeing from the summit. After the African sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut (6km), 2hrs, for breakfast. Proceed with the adventure hiking for 20km, 4-5hrs further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m (Mt Kenya Bandas). Dinner and overnight at Mount Kenya Bandas, B, L, D.
Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Mount Kenya National Park
After enjoying your last breakfast, you will walk down by trekking for 2hrs, 15km to forest clearance. The remaining part distance of approximately 16km is by 4x4WD vehicle. Catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi and it will be the end of our tour, B, L.
What‘s Included
Climb certificate,
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5 Days Mt Kenya Private Trekking- Sirimon - Chogoria Route
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Outstanding 10 day kenya safari
fridam489,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding 10 Days Kenya Safari We have just arrived back from a 9-night 10-day safari organised by Grayton Expeditions and have to say the logistical organisation was outstanding from the moment we got off the plane until we got back on it to return home. We stayed at three different lodges which were all equally amazing in their own right and each offered a different safari experience. The accommodation, service and food at each lodge was fantastic but the game drives took this to a different level altogether. I would normally thoroughly research everything before making my decision but in this case, Sandra & the team were spot-on with their program. We have some amazing experiences/memories and fantastic photos. We have no hesitation in recommending Grayton Expeditions and cannot wait to suggest to friends and family to plan their next safari with Sandra and the team next year!
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