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5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Package – Point Lenana (4,985m) | Chogoria Route Up, Sirimon Route Down
The Chogoria route is our recommended African Climbing Tour and arguably the most magnificent ascent route to the summit area of Mount Kenya. It is the driest route up the mountain and the walk beside the is truly spectacular.
The descent by the Sirimon route takes one through some beautiful forest tracks and completes the traverse of the mountain.
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Overview
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Destination: Mount Kenya National Park
- Route: Chogoria (ascent) + Sirimon (descent)
- Summit: Point Lenana – 4,985m
- Tour Type: Mount Kenya Hiking Tour
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Best For: Scenic lovers, photographers, adventure travelers
The Chogoria route is known as the most beautiful route on Mount Kenya, passing through forests, waterfalls, lakes, and valleys before joining the summit circuit
Trip Highlights
- Summit Point Lenana (4,985m) – the highest trekking peak
- Hike through the most scenic route on Mount Kenya
- Visit Lake Ellis, Nithi Waterfall, and Gorges Valley
- Experience sunrise from the summit
- Descend via the Sirimon route, offering different landscapes
- Trek through multiple vegetation zones in Mount Kenya National Park
Who This Mount Kenya Tour Is For
Perfect for:
- Travelers searching for a scenic Mount Kenya climbing package
- Nature lovers and photographers
- Adventure travelers visiting Kenya
- Hikers looking for variety (different ascent & descent routes)
Not ideal for:
- Travelers looking for the fastest climb
- Those with very limited time
- Low fitness beginners
This is the most visually rewarding Mount Kenya trek.
What You’ll Do During This Mount Kenya Climb
During this Mount Kenya hiking tour, you will:
- Drive through Chogoria town to the forest edge
- Trek through dense forest into alpine zones
- Visit waterfalls, lakes, and dramatic valleys
- Camp at scenic locations like Lake Ellis and Mintos
- Experience panoramic views of Gorges Valley
- Attempt a night summit to Point Lenana
- Descend through Mackinders Valley via Sirimon route
Mount Kenya routes pass through multiple ecological zones from forest to alpine terrain, making the experience diverse and unique
Itinerary – 5 Days Mount Kenya Climb (Chogoria Up, Sirimon Down)
Day 1: Nairobi – Chogoria – Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km walk, 650m ascent.
Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for a distance of 10 km to the Mt Kenya Bandas. Dinner and overnight at the Meru Mount Kenya Bandas.
Day 2: Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite ( 3,450m) 4hrs, 9km, 550m ascent.
After breakfast and sorting of porter loads, we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace. A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni, and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near road head, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch on the banks of a stream, then it’s time to cut up the left-hand hillside to our camp at about 3,450m.
Day 3: Lake Ellis – Minto`s Camp. ( 4,200m) 4 hrs, 12km, 750m ascen – SUMMIT
Wake up early and follow a ridge up the mountain for about 3 hours to eventually join the tourist track on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. Breath-taking views over the Gorges Valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Lunch is served at a small stream crossing, before continuing for a further hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and our night’s rest. The afternoon is spent relaxing at camp, though a 10-minute walk to the “Temple” is well worth the effort. This is a 150 meters vertical cliff that gets its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge – they look as if they are praying. An early night is recommended as you are attempting the summit the next day..
Day 4: Minto`s – Pt Lenana ( 4,985m)- Old Moses camp. 8-9 hrs, 785 ascent, 1,685 descent, 19km
Day 5: Old Moses camp – Nairobi- 3 hrs.
After early morning breakfast and transfer back to Nairobi arriving late afternoon..
Offers for This Mount Kenya Climbing Package
Limited-Time Bonuses:
- Free Mount Kenya packing checklist
- Free altitude preparation guide
- Free consultation before your climb
Included:
- Professional Mount Kenya guides
- Porters and cook
- Park entry fees for Mount Kenya National Park
- Meals during the trek
- Transport from Nairobi
- 4×4 transfer on Chogoria route
You are paying for the most scenic and complete Mount Kenya experience.
Cost: $927 per person
Inclusive;
- All transfers
- Park fees
- Guide, Porters and cook
- All 3 meals and drinking water.
- Camping equipment’s
Excludes
- Personal insurance
- Tips
- Hard drink
FAQ – Mount Kenya Climbing
Yes, for scenery. The Chogoria route is considered the most scenic, while Sirimon is better for descent.
Moderate. It requires good fitness but does not involve technical climbing.
Yes, with good fitness and proper pacing.
- January to March
- July to October
Point Lenana (4,985m) is the highest trekking peak. Batian and Nelion require technical climbing.
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