4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Chogoria Sirimon Route Safari
4 days Mount Kenya Climbing chogoria Sirimon is a thrilling 4 day mount Kenya climbing through Chogoria route to Sirimon route. This 4 days climbing Mount Kenya Via Chogoria-sirimon route starts from the Chogoria park gate, going up through Lake Ellis camp, Mintos Camp to Point Lenana and descends down to Old Moses hut and finish at Sirimon park gate.This 4 days Mount Kenya climbing offers beautiful glimpse of two major peaks of Batian and Lenana itself.
Mt Kenya is marked Kenya’s ultimate hiking and climbing tourist attraction site. Out of the 3 major climbing routes of Mount Kenya, the chogoria route/trail still stands out to be the most beautiful and magnificent climbing route to Mt Kenya peaks. This 4 days Mount Kenya chogoria sirimon route climbing adventure will lead you through the most impressive attractions like the spectacular Lake Ellis, Nithi river, gorges valley, and Nithi falls . For those who may not make it to the peaks, can take this route to just explore the magnificent features that bring out the real beauty of Mount Kenya.
Detailed Itinerary for 4 days Mount Kenya Climbing Chogoria Sirimon Route Safari
DAY 1- Nairobi- Lake Ellis
Upon arrival, or from the Lodge, a driver guide from Aloyo safaris will pick you up, brief you about the Mount Kenya Chogoria-Sirimon climbing adventure, thereafter you will proceed to Chogoria gate park gate. You will be served lunch, then proceed for registration at the Park gate. At that instant, start your hike to Lake Ellis Camp, traversing through Hargenia forest and tussock grass, crossing streams and fisheries station on the right yet still under the beautiful Hargenia trees. From here, you will then walk at your pace as you exit the forest zone into the moorland. You will be able to glimpse spectacular views of the Mugi Hill and the Giant Billiard Table, as well as enroute visit to River Nithi and Nithi falls. Dinner and overnight rest at the camp
DAY 2 Lake Ellis-Mintos Camp/hut
Start: Lake Ellis (3455m)
Finish: Mintos Camp (4200m)
Altitude: ↑ 745m
Walking time: 6-7h
-Breakfast
-Lunch & overnight at mintos
In the morning, have breakfast and follow the trail through heather and the golden moorland, arriving after 30 minutes in one of the streams that drain into the Nithi falls- appoint where you can refill your water bottles as well as taking the first stop over. After then you will ascend steeply, leaving Lake Ellis region and after 2-3 hours, you will reach at the junction between traditional Chogoria route and the path. It is at this point that you will have a lunch break, with beautiful scenery of Lake Michealson seen at a glance.
After lunch, continue further up to Mintos Camp, where you can see Lenana and Batian peaks on a clear day
In-case, you still have the ability to trek around, you can walk around the camp to visit the Mintos Tarn and also down to the Temple-to watch the beautiful rock formation that is situated 20 minutes beneath the camp. Return for dinner at the camp, and later on an overnight rest.
Day 3: Minto`s – Pt Lenana ( 4,985m)- Old Moses camp.
Start climbing at 03:00 am, and continue for about 3 hours up to Point Lenana (4985mreaching in time when the sun begins to rise, enjoy great moment taking photo graphs and celebrating your victory, after then slope down to Shipton’s camp for breakfast, then after another 5 hours gentle descent as you enjoy scenic beauty of the moorlands passing via Mackinder’s valley to old Moses camp (3,300m) for dinner and overnight
Start: Mintos Camp (4200m)
Finish: Point Lenana (4985m) – Shipton’s Camp (4200m) – Old Moses Camp (3300m)
Altitude: ↑ 785m ↓ 1685m
Walking time: 12-14h(24KM)
Day 4: Old Moses to Nairobi
Early in the morning, you will have breakfast, then descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon Park gate , where you will meet the driver guide who will take you back to Nairobi.
INCLUSIVE OF-:
Guarantee trek on confirmation.
Transfer to and from the base of the mountain from Nairobi in our 4×4 jeep
Full board accommodation while on the trek.
Meal plan as detailed in the itinerary
Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
All park entrance fees to include government taxes
Services of a professional guide, porters and skilled cook
Treated water on the trek.
Start and finish in Nairobi
EXCLUSIVE OF-:
Meals outside the mountain
Other Items not mentioned above
Accommodation before/after the trek
Trekking gears
Tips
Items of personal nature
WHAT TO CARRY/REQUIREMENTS
Hat
Bandanas
Thermal shirts
water proof T-shirts
Fleece jacket
Rain coat
Wind jacket / Down jacket
Poncho
2 Trousers (quick dry and light)
Hard Shell Summit pants
3 Thermal bottoms
Rain trousers
Gloves (woollen and waterproof)
Shorts (optional)
Gaiters
Thin socks
Thick socks (synthetic or wool – 4 to 5 pairs)
Hiking boots (water proof, strong, light – a size big enough to allow multiple layers of socks)
Sandals or slippers (after the hike and for allowing your feet to relax)
Sleeping bag
Porter’s bag (having all your gear and carried for you by the porter)
Day pack (the climber’s bag having all requirements the climber needs)
Accessories
Sunglasses
Water bottle (2 litres preferably)
Hot Water Bottle – to keep warm at night
Head torch & extra batteries
Toiletries (include wet wipes, since bathing is difficult due to low temperatures)
Towel
Hiking pole / walking stick
Energy sweets and snacks
Camera
Always have a positive attitude when climbing
