5 Days Mount Kenya Trekking.

Published: 03 Mar 2026

Mt Kenya Climb Chogoria Ascent and – Sirimon Descend - 5 days
Chogoria Ascent – Sirimon Descent Route
The Chogoria–Sirimon route is one of the most scenic and rewarding ways to climb Mount Kenya.
Chogoria Ascent (Eastern side)
This route is known for its dramatic landscapes passing through dense forest, waterfalls, the beautiful Lake Ellis, the breathtaking Gorges Valley, and the iconic Lake Michaelson. It offers stunning views and a more adventurous, less crowded experience.

Sirimon Descent (Northern side)
The Sirimon route is gentler and drier, making it a comfortable descent. It features wide moorlands, alpine vegetation, and panoramic views of the mountain’s rugged peaks

Highlights
• Traverse the Mt. from East to North via the Sirimon routes and Scenic Chogoria routes.
• Climb Point Lenana, the highest trekking peak on Mount Kenya.
• Descend via the Sirimon route
Mt Kenya Climb Chogoria – Sirimon 5 days
The Chogoria route is arguably the most magnificent ascent route to the summit area. It is the driest route up the mountain and the walk beside the Gorges Valley truly spectacular.
Accommodation on this hike is 4 nights camping on all nights on the mountain

Day 1: Nairobi- Mt Kenya Chogoria Bandas Camp (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km walk, 650m ascent.
Depart from Nairobi at 0630hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town where we link up with the Porters, cook and your Guide. Continue to drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for a distance of 10 km to the Mt Kenya Chogoria gate Campsite.
Dinner and overnight at the Meru Mount Chogoria Campsite.
• Main Destination: Mt. Kenya National Park. Chogoria Gate
• Overnight: Camping at Chogoria gate Campsite (Camp located inside Mt. Kenya NP)
• Meal plan: Lunch and dinner; (Drinks not included)
• 2 Litres Drinking Water Provided. 1st day only

Day 2: Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600m) 3hrs, 9km, 700m ascent.
After breakfast and sorting of porter loads, we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace. Visit the Nithi waterfalls and back on trial for a slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near road head, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch on the banks of a stream, then it’s time to cut up the left-hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more “touristy” areas.
• Main Destination: Mt. Kenya National Park. Lake Ellies Campsite
• Overnight: Camping at Lake Ellies Campsite (Camp located inside Mt. Kenya NP)
• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner; (Drinks not included)
• Drinking Water Provided. Sourced from the River

Day 3: Lake Ellis – Minto`s Camp. (4,200m) 4 hrs, 12km, 600m ascent.
This is a long day, so an early start is inevitable. You start on a well off the beaten track to follow a ridge up the mountain for about 3 hours to eventually join the tourist track on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. Breathe taking views over the Gorges Valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Lunch is served at a small stream crossing, before continuing for a further hour to the Minto’s Hut area at 4200m and our night’s rest. Afternoon is spent relaxing at camp, though a 10-minute walk to the “Temple” is well worth the effort. This is a 150 meters’ vertical cliff that gets its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge – they look as if they are praying.
An early night is recommended as you are attempting the summit next day.
• Main Destination: Mt. Kenya National Park. Mintos Campsite
• Overnight: Camping at Mintos Campsite (Camp located inside Mt. Kenya NP)
• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner; (Drinks not included)
• Drinking Water Provided. Sourced from the River

Day 4: Minto`s – Pt Lenana (4,985m) - Old Moses camp(3300m). 11-12 hrs. 785 ascents,
1,685 descents, 24km,
Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 03;00hrs and you hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker’s summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise. Descend to Shipton’s camp for breakfast.
After breakfast, begin a 5-hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to the Old Moses camp (3,300m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp.
Dinner and overnight at Old Moses camp
• Main Destination: Mt. Kenya National Park. Pt. Lenana & Old Moses Campsite
• Overnight: Camping at Old Moses Campsite (Camp located inside Mt. Kenya NP)
• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner; (Drinks not included)
• Drinking Water Provided. Sourced from the River

Day 5: Old Moses camp – Nairobi- 2 hrs. Walk and 3.5 hrs. drive To Nairobi.
After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon Park gate to catch a vehicle for transfer to Nairobi arriving late afternoon. This the Point you Bid the Guide, Porters and the Cook Farewell.

The following items are included in the prices:
· 5 Days on the Mountain
· All transportation to/from the mountain (private) From Nairobi
· All Park fees, Government Taxes and Levis
· All food while on the Mountain. Special Needs Catered for.
· Accommodation on the mountain
· Camping Gear where applicable. (Tents/ Mats)
· English speaking guiding services
· Porter support for the climb.

Not included are:
· Personal clothing and equipment/ Sleeping Bag.
· Tips and gratuities for guides. Cook and porter
· Nights in Nairobi Before and after Hike

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