6 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Sirimon – Chogoria Route
6 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Sirimon – Chogoria Route
Leaves from Nairobi Kenya
The Sirimon route features the most gradual ascent profile and best acclimatization options..
This peak circuiting program offers some of the finest mountain trekking experience in East Africa!.
The vast bulk of the snow capped Mt. Kenya looms over the entire region of the central Kenya.
The mountain is part of the central highlands. It is the highest mountain in Kenya and in Africa after the Mt. Kilimanjaro.
For hikers, point Lenana at 4,895 m is the destination.
This is accessed from different routes depending on your availability of time, budget and hiking experience.
The view en-route, the physical exertion and the rough climbing experience combine to bring out a well-deserved sense of accomplishment to the climbers.
We undertake Mt. Kenya climbing expeditions on all routes.
Chogoria route
This is an awesome route to use when climbing Mount Kenya and a best option to use when descending the volcano, this route offers spectacular scenery including views of waterfalls and amazing gorge. Climbing Mount Kenya using Chogoria route takes 6 days including 3 days for descending.
6 Days Chogoria – Sirimon Route
Mt kenya trekking 6 days chogoria out sirimon route
Day 1: Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km walk, 950m ascent.
Day 2: Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite
( 3,600m) 3hrs, 9km, 700m ascent.
Day 3: Lake Ellis- Minto`s Camp.
( 4,200m) 4 hrs, 12km, 600m ascent.
Day 4: Minto`s – Austrian hut
4,700m(top hut) 4 hrs, 7km, 500m ascent.
Day 6: Old Moses camp – Nairobi.
2 hrs, 9km, 680m descent.Old Moses camp – Nairobi. 2 hrs, 9km, 680m descent.
INCLUSIVES:
Transport from Nairobi, to as high as possible on the mountain and return to Nairobi.
- Quality fresh food but with some prepared (client to advise any particular likes / dislikes or dietary considerations).
- Porters for all food and tentage, plus up to 15kg. of the clients personal equipment.
- All tents, sleeping mats, eating and cooking utensils etc.
- Services of the guide
- Park entrance and camping fees.
EXCLUSIVES: All gear and equipment; i.e. Helmet and harness, 2 x 9mm ropes, we use double rope system, Slings, karabinas and other protection devices. First and last night accommodation in Nairobi, Tips to porters and guide, Foot wear and sleeping bag.