This route starts on the drier side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki town. Access is adequate and the huts provide bank beds with mattresses.
Hiking down Chogoria gives ample adventure experience as on last night you make camp at lake Ellis enjoying the cool breeze from this alpine lake.
Below is an itinerary starting Sirimon ending Chogoria route in 4 days and 3 nights.
Hike Highlights;
INCLUDES IN THE COSTS;
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Habitat; Alpine Heather and bushes.
Dinner and Overnight at Old Moses camp.
Altitude Gain from Nairobi; 1,600m
Hiking Distance; 9km in 3hrs
Leave Nairobi in the morning driving towards the north side of Kenya reaching Nanyuki town. It is from this town you’ll make final shopping of snacks, or if hiring of hiking gears. Proceed with the drive towards Timau branching Mt Kenya Sirimon route arriving at the entrance in 45min.
Meet your climbing crew that is the porters and guides at this point, have lunch and check in the park and start walking through the rain forests with high chances of spotting wildlife.
Habitat; Alpine heather and moorland
Dinner and Overnight at Shiptons camp.
Altitude Gain; 900m
Hiking Distance; 14km in 7-8hrs
After taking some early breakfast, start trekking to Shiptons camp crossing Ontulili, Likii and Mackinders valleys offering breathtaking views, rivers and different alpine vegetation like no other.
Lunch will have been packed for you ensuring a non-hesitation experience.
Habitat; Bare rocks, Snow to Alpine heather.
Dinner and Overnight at Lake Ellis camp.
Altitude Gain; 785m
Altitude Drop; 1,535m
Total Hiking Distance; 14km in 8-10hrs
At 0200 hrs, wake up and have a simple breakfast and start trekking to the summit [Point Lenana] to catch up with sunrise. Take some photos and start heading down via Chogoria route passing Mintos Camp at 4,300m for full breakfast and relax.
Afterwards continue down over the scenic Gorges valley offering a breathtaking views of lake Michaelson. Reach camp for dinner and overnight at the largest Mt Kenya alpine lake (lake Ellis).
Habitat; Alpine vegetation and rain forests
Hiking Distance; 11km
Altitude Drop; 1,750m.
After having breakfast, walk for 3-4hrs via a detour via Nithi waterfalls. Meet your on waiting vehicle driving back to Nairobi or onward destination.
END OF THE TRIP.
