Mount Kenya trek via Chogoria
- 5 days, 4 nights
- Up to 8 hikers
- Departs: Weekly
- Challenging
Five-day trek to Point Lenana (4,985 m), up the Chogoria route and down Sirimon.
Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi to Chogoria (2,950 m)
Drive through farmland and forest to the Chogoria gate and a short walk to the first camp.
Overnight: Mountain huts, Chogoria
Day 2
Lake Ellis (3,450 m)
Trek along the ridge above Gorges Valley to camp near Lake Ellis.
Overnight: Camp, Lake Ellis
Day 3
Lake Michaelson to Mintos (4,200 m)
Climb past Lake Michaelson and the Temple cliffs into the alpine zone.
Overnight: Camp, Mintos
Day 4
Summit Point Lenana (4,985 m)
Start around 3 am to reach the summit for sunrise, then descend to Shipton’s Camp.
Overnight: Shipton’s Camp
Day 5
Descend via Sirimon
Walk down through moorland to Sirimon gate and drive back to Nairobi.
Overnight: Not included
Included
- Mountain guide, cook and porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Mount Kenya park and camping fees
- Tents and camping equipment
- Transport from and to Nairobi
Not included
- Sleeping bag and trekking poles (available to hire)
- Boots and personal clothing
- Tips
From, per person$780