Express Sirimon-Chogoria routes comprising an easy and scenic for a complete Mt Kenya crossover coverage. Prior high-altitude exposure is recommended.
Sirimon route is considered by many to represent Mt Kenya’s one of the easiest routes to reach point Lenana. The route is on the dry side of the mountain and affords walks through old-growth forest on lower slopes and giant heather, alpine flowers and lobelia at higher elevations.
Chogoria route is on the east side of the mountain and the most scenic and rewarding for hikers interested in seeing beautiful panoramic landscapes and the exotic flora on Mt Kenya. Being on the windward, the forest is thick and healthy often with undergrowth and umbrella canopies.
Day 1: Nairobi – Old Moses Camp.
Pick up from your city hotel/ residence by 07:00hrs. The drive to Nanyuki will take four {4hrs} hours. Here we meet the crew for the hike. We also replenish our supplies before heading to Sirimon park gate at an altitude of 2,650m a.s.l. Picnic lunch is served while payments and formalities are finalized. We hike for nine {9km} to Old Moses camp 3,300m a.s.l. for dinner and overnight in bunkhouses.
Day 2: Old Moses – Shipton’s Camp
After breakfast, leave at 07:00hrs for Shipton’s camp 13km away. We cross several small streams to reach the crest of the ridge between the Ontulili and Liki North Valleys, then into Mackinder’s valley. Lunch will be served en route. Dinner and overnight at Shipton’s Camp 4,200m a.s.l.
Day 3: Shipton’s – Point Lenana – Bandas
After a light pre-breakfast at 02:00hrs ascend to our main trekker`s Point Lenana for sunrise at 06:30hrs. A short celebration and photo session marking the climax of the hike. Descend to Halls tarn { Mintos Hut} having a glimpse at the Temple. Hot brunch will be served at this camp. Proceed to the trail enjoying a panoramic view to road head altitude of 3,300m a.s.l. The final stretch of the day to the Bandas where a hot shower awaits you. Dine and overnight at the camp.
Day 4: Mount Kenya Bandas – Nairobi
After breakfast, board the transfer vehicle to Chogoria town where we bid farewell to the mountain crew. Proceed to Nairobi and expect to arrive by 17:00hrs.
Mountains have their own climate on account of their height. Rain clouds can appear without warning and be gone hours later. An early morning frost is possible at any time of the year and guests should bring a fleece and light rain jacket, although during the heat of the day shorts and T-shirts should suffice.
Sleeping bag; one rated four (4) season is fine. The bag should be a snug fit since if it is too large there will be more cool air for the body to warm
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- Rain Trouser
- Rain Jacket [Poncho]
- Balaclava [Hat Woollen]
- Warm Clothes down jacket
- Thermal underwear
- Fleece Jacket
- Hiking Boots
- Gloves
- Walking Sticks
- Head Torch
- Sunglasses
- First Aid box
- Ruck Suck 65L (duffel bags are unacceptable) to be carried by porters
- Day Pack 35 [For your personal effects]
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- Optional comfort accessories;
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Walking poles, hot water bottle, Bivy bag
Wet wipes; ideal for those who want to stay fresh but are unable to bear dips in the freezing mountain weather
4: Passport/Identification Card {ID}
5: Personal travel/ medical insurance
Options are of course many and varied and in many cases, we can be flexible about the itinerary for accommodation facilities and the extension of the safari destinations.
