Tai TrailsKenya · Since 2016
Mount Kenya — Sirimon Up, Chogoria Down
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Mount Kenya — Sirimon Up, Chogoria Down

Our flagship Mount Kenya itinerary: up the gentler Sirimon route for proper acclimatisation, summit Point Lenana at dawn, then drop down the postcard-perfect Chogoria escarpment past Lake Michaelson.

Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Difficulty

Challenging

Group size

2 – 10 hikers

From

$985

The trip

This is the route we put 60% of our clients on, and it is the route most likely to get you to Point Lenana feeling good. Sirimon gives you a 3-day approach with built-in altitude gain. Chogoria gives you the prettiest descent in East Africa — Gorges Valley, the Mintos lake basin, and the bamboo forest down to the road.

Best for: First-time Mount Kenya trekkers wanting the scenic traverse.

Day-by-day itinerary

Morning pickup in Nairobi (3.5 hrs drive). Late lunch in Nanyuki, then a short transfer to Sirimon Gate (2,650 m) and a 9 km walk up the track to Old Moses Camp.

Distance
9 km
Elevation
+650 m to 3,300 m
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Sleep
Old Moses Camp (bunkhouse)

What's included

  • Park fees and rescue fees (Kenya Wildlife Service)
  • All meals on the mountain (hot, freshly cooked)
  • Mountain crew: lead guide, assistant guide, cook, porters
  • Camping fees and hut bookings
  • Group medical kit, oximeter, oxygen on standby
  • Nairobi return transfers

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa (e-Visa from $30)
  • Personal trekking gear (rentable from our office)
  • Tips for crew (guideline $80 per hiker)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)

Kit list essentials

  • Sleeping bag rated to -10°C (rentable)
  • Down or synthetic insulated jacket
  • Waterproof shell jacket and trousers
  • Sturdy, broken-in waterproof boots
  • Headlamp + spare batteries
  • 2L hydration capacity minimum

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