5 DAYS MOUNT
KENYA CLIMBING SIRIMON OUT CHOGORIA
Sirimon route out Chogoria(5 Days/4 nights)
Mount Kenya trek that Combines the two most scenic routes of Mt
Kenya. Ascent is on the dry side of mountain which offers some of
the finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge
approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side
of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house
facilities are the best on this side of the mountain
Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km,
860m ascent
Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4
hours. Proceed to Sirimon 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,
Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the
junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses
Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and
crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from
where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main
peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m,
Day 3: Shipton Camp
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg
Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for
dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 6
hrs, 14km, 785m ascent
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff
clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana
at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to
Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru
Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight,
Day 5: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer
vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your
transfer vehicle back to Nairobi
Price Per Person $ 740 Minimum No of Clients - 2
Tour price Includes:-
• 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
Excluded:
• Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the
trek and climbing gears
- Hotel accommodations in Nairobi before and after the trek
• International flights
• Visas to Kenya
• Items of personal nature
• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
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