4 DAYS 3 OVERNIGHTS IN SIRIMON OUT CHOGORIA

Your Mount Kenya trek begins with an early departure from Nairobi at 7:00 am. By mid-morning, you’ll arrive in Nanyuki town, the gateway to Mount Kenya, where you’ll enjoy a hearty lunch and prepare for the adventure ahead. At 11:30 am, the journey continues to the Sirimon Park Gate (2,600m), the starting point of the climb.

After completing park formalities, the trek begins with a gentle afternoon walk designed for acclimatization. The trail winds through montane forest and bamboo zones, offering opportunities to spot wildlife such as colobus monkeys and mountain birds. By evening, you’ll reach Old Moses Camp at 3,300m, where high-altitude cabins provide a comfortable overnight stay. Expect around 5 hours of trekking on this first day, setting the pace for the days ahead.

The day begins at 08:00 hrs, with a steady trek that will take approximately 8 hours at a leisurely pace. This stage of the Mount Kenya Sirimon route is a true test of patience, endurance, and determination, offering trekkers a deeper immersion into the mountain’s diverse landscapes.

From Old Moses, the trail ascends into the Likii North Valley, a hidden gem lying beneath the subsidiary peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo—ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks. At 3,990m, this valley provides breathtaking views and a sense of isolation in pristine alpine terrain. The climb continues out of the valley into the expansive Mackinder’s Valley, one of the broadest valleys on Mount Kenya, famous for its giant groundsels and lobelias.

By evening, trekkers arrive at Shipton’s Camp (4,300m), located directly beneath the imposing peaks of Batian and Nelion. This iconic base camp offers a dramatic setting for the night, with towering cliffs and star-filled skies marking the transition into high-altitude trekking.

The adventure begins at 02:00 hrs, with an alpine start designed to reach the summit at sunrise. This is the most demanding stage of the Mount Kenya trek, requiring stamina, determination, and a strong mindset. The route ascends the north face, a less-frequented trail that offers solitude and dramatic views. After approximately 4 hours of steady climbing, trekkers reach Point Lenana (4,985m), the highest trekking peak on Mount Kenya. Sunrise here unveils breathtaking panoramas of Batian, Nelion, and the vast Kenyan plains.

By 07:30 hrs, the descent begins toward Mintos Hut, where breakfast is served against the backdrop of alpine tarns and rugged cliffs. Later, the trek continues down the scenic Chogoria Route, passing through the Gorges Valley and Hall Tarns before arriving at the Mount Kenya Meru Bandas (2,900m). This descent offers some of the most spectacular landscapes on the mountain, combining high-altitude drama with lush valleys and waterfalls.

The final day begins at 08:00 hrs, with a relaxed trek from the Mount Kenya Meru Bandas. The descent takes approximately 4 hours, winding through lush bamboo and montane forest. This section of the Chogoria Route is gentle compared to previous days, allowing trekkers to reflect on their summit achievement while enjoying the rich biodiversity of the lower slopes.

By midday, you’ll exit the park at Chogoria Gate and continue to Chogoria town, where transport awaits for the return journey to Nairobi. This marks the end of the Mount Kenya Sirimon–Chogoria traverse