GO WILD WITH US
GO WILD WITH US
TANZANIA CLIMBING ADVENTURESAscending Mount Kenya via Sirimon route is on the drier side and offering easy access trail reachingShiptons base camp. This is the popular route as it allows easy access reaching base camp. With this program, on the 3rd day is an acclimatisation or resting day at Shiptons camp at 4,200m ahead of summiting overnight on 3rd day from base camp.
The route is characterized by mountain huts option that offer rooms with with bank beds. But also with our quality mountain tents option applies for those would prefer their own privacy. On final overnight, the mountain huts offers a hot shower and a bonfire at Mount Kenya Anabas lodge.
5 Days Mt Kenya – Chogoria Route
7 days including ( 2 days for arrival and departure)
Route climbable year-round. January through March and mid-June through October are driest months.
Perfect combination of extra acclimatization, less trampled trail on the lower sections, and paronamic views
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi for relaxation and trip briefing ahead of your Mount Kenya adventure.
After breakfast, depart Nairobi around 7:00 a.m. and drive along Kenya’s scenic northern highway, passing through the central highlands toward Nanyuki town (approx. 4 hours). Here you’ll meet your climbing crew and make final snack or gear purchases before continuing to the Sirimon Gate of Mount Kenya National Park (about 45 minutes).
After lunch and park registration, begin your first trek along a forested trail rich in wildlife and birdlife. Arrive at Old Moses Camp in about 3 hours for dinner and overnight.
Following breakfast, begin a steady ascent through alpine and moorland vegetation, crossing the Ontulili, Likii, and Mackinder valleys. The hike offers breathtaking scenery of rugged ridges and open highlands. A packed lunch will be provided en route. Arrive at Shipton’s Camp in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Spend the day acclimatizing to the altitude. After a late breakfast, enjoy a short hike to Hausberg Col (4,600m)—a great way to prepare your body for the summit. Return to camp for lunch, relaxation, and dinner.
Wake up around 2:00 a.m. for an early start toward the summit. After a light breakfast, begin the final ascent under the stars, reaching Point Lenana (4,985m) at sunrise. Enjoy the magnificent 360° views—on a clear day, even Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen on the horizon.
After celebrating at the summit, descend along the Chogoria Route, stopping at Mintos Hut for a hearty breakfast before continuing down the scenic Gorges Valley to Mount Kenya Lodge for lunch, rest, and overnight.
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely 2-hour hike down through the forest to the park exit gate. Meet your transfer vehicle and drive through Chogoria town, connecting to your return journey to Nairobi or onward destination.
After breakfast at your Nairobi hotel, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight or continue with an optional safari or beach extension arranged by MW Expeditions & Safaris.
Trip prices are based on SENE costs, fees, and supplier prices in effect at the time of booking. SENE reserves the right to alter trip prices should inflation, cost of fuel, labor, materials, or exchange rates change. If the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) raises park fees, or any hotel, lodge, camp, airline, or any other service provider raises their rates, SENE reserves the right to require additional payment from the client.
