The Chogoria route is often considered the most stunning path to the summit area. However, it is not the driest route up the mountain. The trek alongside the Gorges Valley is absolutely breathtaking. During this hike, accommodation consists of camping every night on the mountain.
The Chogoria route is often considered the most stunning path to the summit area. However, it is not the driest route up the mountain. The trek alongside the Gorges Valley is absolutely breathtaking. During this hike, accommodation consists of camping every night on the mountain.
Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs., 9km, 860m ascent
Mount Kenya - Begin your journey with a pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or residence at 7am, and drive to Nanyuki town for lunch, which takes approximately 4 hours. Continue to Sirimon Gate, a 1-hour drive, reaching an altitude of 2440m. From the gate, follow the path as it…
Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs., 9km, 860m ascent
Mount Kenya - Begin your journey with a pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or residence at 7am, and drive to Nanyuki town for lunch, which takes approximately 4 hours. Continue to Sirimon Gate, a 1-hour drive, reaching an altitude of 2440m. From the gate, follow the path as it ascends through the forest, transitioning to heathland after about 3 hours. Approximately 3½ hours from the gate, the path turns right towards Judmier Camp, at 3300m, where dinner and overnight accommodations await. L D
Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
Mount Kenya - After breakfast, continue uphill, taking the left fork at the junction. An hour from Old Moses Camp, the path crosses the Ontulili River. Proceed right, contouring through the Moorland, crossing Liki North, and continue ascending to Mackinders Valley, offering panoramic views up the valley towards the main peak.
Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21k
Mount Kenya - Depart at 3am, ascending a steep, stony quarry that cuts through a cliff, revealing the lower Hall Tarns, reaching Point Lenana by 6:30am, a 3-hour trek. After enjoying the sunrise, descend to Shipton Camp for breakfast, a 2-hour journey, and continue for another 4 hours down to Old Moses Camp.
Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km
Nairobi - After breakfast, descend through the rainforest for 2 hours to meet your transport vehicle back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
- Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Water
- Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- Entrance Fees to Mt Kenya park
- Service of an English-speaking professional guide and skilled cook
- Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Water
- Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- Entrance Fees to Mt Kenya park
- Service of an English-speaking professional guide and skilled cook
- tips
- Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
- Visas to Kenya
- Items of personal nature
- Climbing items and gears. Available at an extra cost
- tips
- Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
- Visas to Kenya
- Items of personal nature
- Climbing items and gears. Available at an extra cost
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
