Conquer Mount Kenya | A Scenic 5-Days Trek

Name: Tilman Safaris
Price range: $$$

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Mount Kenya

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Tour Overview

Duration:5 days 4 nights
Travelers:1 - 7 guests
Tour Type:Multi-Day Tours
Language:English, French, German, Italian

This 5-day hike offers a spectacular and scenic way to ascend Mt. Kenya, starting from Chogoria and culminating at the summit before descending via the Sirimon Route. This journey begins in vibrant montane forests, where climbers can enjoy unique flora and fauna, including giant trees and colorful bird species. As the ascent progresses, the landscape transitions to moorland, revealing stunning views of the peaks and glaciers.

Summit Point Lenana (4,985m)
Traverse Route Experience
Spectacular Chogoria Scenery
Diverse Ecosystems
Excellent Acclimatization Profile
Fully Guided Trek
Authentic Mountain Camping
Sunrise Summit Views
Wildlife Encounters
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Cost Includes &Excludes

Round transfer to and from the mountain
Full-board accommodation
Park entrance fees
Camping fees
Mountain guide, porters and cook
Mountain tent and sleeping mat
All Meals and drinking water

Items of personal nature
Tip and gratuities
Hiking gears
Day 5 Lunch
Travel insurance/ Evacuation cover
Any other extras not mentioned above

Tour itinerary

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Day 01: Nairobi - Chogoria town - Chogoria Bandas (2,790m asl)

Hiking Distance: 5Km
Duration: 2.5Hrs

Depart from Nairobi/Nairobi in the morning driving through the rich agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we proceed and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we continue with our drive up to Chogoria gate. Spend an overnight at the Mount Kenya Banda.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 02: Chogoria Bandas - Lake Ellis Camp (3,455m asl)

Hiking Distance: 9Km
Duration: 3Hrs

After breakfast and sorting of porters loads we set off up the mountain at an easy pace. This walk gives you a scenic view of the Giant billiard Table Mountain, Ithanguni and Mugi hill. Get to the campsite in time for lunch and later proceed for fishing at the lake or nature walk as you acclimatize for the next day long trek.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03: Lake Ellis Camp - Mintos Camp (4,200m asl)

Hiking Distance: 12Km
Duration: 5Hrs

Leave the camp after breakfast, off the beaten track to follow a ridge up the mountain for not less than 2.5hours and eventually you will join the normal route ascending from Road-head camp. Enjoy the breathtaking view over the Gorges valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the northern moorlands. Lunch will be served along the way before getting to Mintos camp. Spend the rest of your afternoon relaxing and refreshing for the next day summit attempt. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 04: Mintos Camp - Point Lenana (4,985m asl) - Old Moses Camp (3,300m asl)

Hiking Distance: 24Km
Duration: 15Hrs

Predawn attempt of the summit starts in the wee hours of the morning; our hike takes up to three hours to the summit arriving just minutes before sunrise. Descend down to Shipton camp for breakfast and later proceed for a 5hours trek to Old Moses camp traversing through the majestic Mackinder’s valley. The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorland before reaching the camp in the evening for evening tea and dinner.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 05: Old Moses Camp - KWS Sirimon Gate (2,790m asl) - Nairobi

Hiking Distance: 8Km
Duration: 2Hrs

After early morning breakfast, descend for 2 hours to the Sirimon park gate to catch a vehicle for a transfer back to Nanyuki town where you will then board your waiting car for a transfer to Nairobi.

Meal Plan: Breakfast