Mount Kenya Climbing Experience: 5-Day Private Trek via Sirimon and Chogoria Routes
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3 Ratings
Nairobi
Embark on a thrilling 5-day private trek up Mount Kenya via the Sirimon and Chogoria routes. Experience the beauty of giant trees, rocky terrain, lush bamboo zones, and stunning waterfalls.
Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Nanyuki Town - In the morning, you will be picked at the airport/ hotel then depart Nairobi accompanied by our mountain guide arriving at Nanyuki in time for lunch. For the rest of the afternoon, you will spend time in Nanyuki acclimatizing and walking along the Mount Kenya region visiting the Mau mau Caves, where freedom fighters used to hide during the 2nd world war. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at a hotel in Nanyuki.

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Beverages
  • Hiking gears
Additional Information

The Sirimon route begins on the western side of Mount Kenya National Park and traverses the mountain’s most arid regions. Hikers journeying upwards will traverse through towering trees and rugged landscapes, eventually reaching the delightful scenery of Mackinders Valley. The return trip follows the Chogoria pathway, where one can witness the verdant bamboo areas and extensive highland woods, all while marveling at the breathtaking Gorges Valley, along with its waterfalls and mountain lakes.

Location
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Embakasi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rubin3334
Feb 12, 2024
great - it was an excellent experience the service of the company was perfect I recommend choosing them one example. I had altitude sickness during the climbing the team took care of me good and safety
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728winstonh
Jun 28, 2023
Good experience on budget guided trekking - Our five day Mt Kenya trek was an amazing experience. The hike passes through multiple eco zones, from rain forest to alpine desert. We saw many hyrax, bird species, and some monkeys. The summit sunrise was spectacular. Our route, up Sirimon down Chogoria, seemed like a good choice because it seemed easier to reach the summit from the Sirimon side and then we got to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Chogoria side on the way down. Our guide, Daniel, knew the trail and the area well and answered lots of questions we had about wildlife, geography, and culture. He was attentive to how we were faring on the trail and helped out when needed. I would definitely recommend him and his crew. Our food and accommodations (mostly tenting) were good quality, and our porters were friendly and helpful. Those interested should note that two things about the transport to and from the mountain: (1) we were taken to and from Nairobi on the public mini-bus, which was an over three hour drive, and on the return trip, we had to wait about an hour at the bus station before the bus filled up and embarked. This was an interesting experience in its own way but if I were to do this trip again I would probably try to book a private car instead to save some time and comfort. (2) the $50 car pickup on the Chogoria side on the last day seems a bit overpriced and was not really optional for us, because the hike is otherwise impractically long to reach town in time to return to Nairobi by the evening.
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Yangmingg
Jan 25, 2024
Point Lenana and Nanyuki transfers - After finding us off the street the nairobi office organised transport and guiding for Mt Kenya trek to Point Lenana. One of the tour party had baggage lost by airline and also stomach issues so the organisers were understanding and accommodated going via airport to pick up our luggage on the way to Nanyuki. Once in Nanyuki since we wanted more days to recover and rest we delayed start date a little and that was also flexibly accommodated by guiding team. Our point of contact in Nairobi was Charles, in Nanyuki it was Daniel. Mt Kenya team: Sam - guide Chef - Patrick Douglas and Simon - Porters Tips would be to take or request portions of your own food like instant noodles if you aren’t accustomed to Kenyan cuisine. Mt Kenya via Simirion route up and Chogoria down was great. However summit day has a lottttttt of downhill. Chorgoria was so beautiful but we were too exhausted to take photos!
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