4 Days Mount Kenya Trekking via Sirimon & Chogoria Routes

Published: 05 Mar 2026

This program is designed to suit people with very little time, its only 3 nights on the Mountain. This creative climb joins two of the most scenic routes up Mount Kenya, Sirimon and Chogoria, producing a remarkably diverse and spectacular trek. Sirimon coming off the west of Mount Kenya passes through the dry side of the mountain with its giant trees and rocky terrain, and the descent onto the Chogoria path is exactly different with its lush bamboo and highland forests.
The final night time ascent of Point Lenana can be as difficult as any ascent in East Africa, but the rest of the trek is generally considered easier than either Kilimanjaro or the Rwenzori’s.
Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon gate- Old Moses camp. (3,300m) 3-4 hrs, 9km walk, 680m ascent.
After pick up in Nairobi, drive to Nanyuki town for lunch crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate (2660m). From the gate, we trek up through magnificent montane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses Bandas 3,300m) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 – 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.
• 3 hrs walking time.
• Meals: Lunch and Diner
• Accommodation: Old Moses Bandas {Inside the Park}
Day 2: Old Moses – Shipton’s camp (4200m). 7 hrs, 14km, 900m ascent.
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction. After a water break, you continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North River and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the Shipton’s Camp. This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glacier. Resident population is of Rock hyrax and sun birds.
• Dinner and overnight at the Shipton’s Bandas
• 6 hrs walking time.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Diner
• Accommodation: Shipton’s Bandas {Inside the Park}
Day 3: Shipton’s – Pt Lenana (4985m)- Mt Kenya Bandas (2800m) 8/10 hrs, 29km, 785 ascent, 2,085m descent.
Kick off at 3.am to reach pt Lenana in time for the African sunrise.
The climb starts on frozen scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. With a good Moon you barely need a torch. Without a Moon, then the pollution- free sky bangs on the ground giving you as good a view of the stars as almost anywhere on Earth. The climb takes 3 -4 hrs and to add to the exhilaration, Mt. Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. Descend to Minto’s hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya bandas along the gorges valley where you can enjoy good views of The Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom rocks and Giant billiards table. Dinner and overnight at the Chogoria route Gate Campsite.
8 /10hrs walking time.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Diner
Accommodation: Mt. Kenya Chogoria Bandas {Inside the Park}
Day 4: Meru Bandas – Chogoria town – Nairobi. 3 hrs, 10km walk.
After breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet vehicle for transfer to Chogoria town and further to Nairobi arriving by 1400hrs.

The following items are included in the above prices:
· 4 Days on the Mountain
· All transportation to/from the mountain (private)
· All Park fees, Government Taxes and Levis
· All food while on the Mountain.
· Accommodation in Bandas
· English speaking guiding services
· Porter support for the climb.
Not included are:
· Personal clothing and equipment.
· Tips and gratuities for guides and porter

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