MT. KENYA HIKING SAFARI – CHOGORIA ROUTE
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Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Route: Chogoria - Point Lenana - Sirimon
Cost: From USD 1,950 per person (Non-residents, based on twin sharing)
Experience the mystical charm of Mt. Kenya through the scenic and less-traveled Chogoria Route. With dramatic landscapes, lush forests, tranquil alpine lakes, and the thrill of summiting Point Lenana (4,985m), this expedition promises solitude, serenity, and close encounters with high-altitude wildlife.
Our professional mountain team ensures a safe and enriching trek, complete with camp crew, chefs, and porters, making your journey comfortable and memorable.
Included/Excluded
- All transfers to/from Nairobi
- Full board accommodation on the mountain
- Park fees and camping fees
- Rescue evacuation insurance
- Services of professional English-speaking guide, cook, porters
- Treated drinking water on the trek
- All meals as indicated (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Tented accommodations as per itinerary
- Guaranteed trek on confirmation
- Tips, laundry, sleeping bags, drinks
- Accommodation before and after the trek
- Personal hiking/climbing gear
- Medical and travel insurance
- International airfare and visas
- Items of personal nature
- Any other extras not mentioned above
Tour Plan
Day 1: Nairobi – Chogoria Gate Camp (2,950m)
Pickup from your hotel/residence and drive to Chogoria town for lunch. Post-lunch, a 4x4 transfer takes us to the trailhead. Trek through montane forest, bamboo, and heather for 5km to reach Chogoria Gate.
Hiking Distance: ~5km | Ascent: 950m
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Chogoria Gate Camp (Tented)
Day 2: Chogoria Gate – Lake Ellis (3,455m)
Enjoy a morning hike through moorlands and heather to Lake Ellis. Spectacular views and chances to spot wildlife along the ridges.
Hiking Distance: ~9km | Ascent: 450m | Duration: 3 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Ellis Camp (Tented)
Day 3: Lake Ellis – Mintos Camp (4,200m)
Continue hiking along a broad ridge that offers stunning scenery. Reach Mintos Hut for a restful evening at high altitude.
Hiking Distance: ~12km | Duration: 4–5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mintos Camp (Tented)
Day 4: Mintos – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Old Moses Camp (3,300m)
Start pre-dawn for the final ascent to Point Lenana. Enjoy a glorious sunrise over Africa’s second-highest peak. Descend via the Sirimon route to Shipton’s Camp for breakfast, then continue to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight rest.
Hiking Distance: ~29km | Ascent: 785m | Descent: 1,985m | Duration: 11–12 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Old Moses Camp (Tented)
Day 5: Old Moses Camp – Sirimon Gate – Nairobi
Final descent to Sirimon Gate. Transfer back to Nairobi with arrival expected between 2:00–5:00 PM.
Hiking Distance: ~9km | Duration: ~2 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
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