Climbing Mount Kenya 5 Days Via Chogoria Route
Overview
Chogoria route is most scenic ;it is like having a safari-hiking experience on your way to Point Lenana.Our certified guides are not only friendly but qualified enough to take care of you in case of altitude sickness
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- All meals
- 4x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- 1x Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kenya
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2, 900m) 3hrs, 10km
Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park Kenya
A drive from Nairobi to Chogoria town for lunch after which we take a 4*4 vehicle to drive up where we start our hike via the bamboo forest. We walk for 3 hours to the Mt Kenya Bandas for dinner and an overnight gaining a 680m ascent.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation included: stay overnight at the Mount Kenya Bandas
Day 2: Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite (3, 600m), 9km, 700m ascent
Stop At: Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, Mount Kenya Safari Club Road Mount Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality 10400 Kenya
The journey up the mountain begins after breakfast. We have an option of using the route via Lake Ellis though we walk a little longer, the sight of the Mugi hill, Ithanguni and they are worth every extra mile. On the other hand we follow the path near the river, all is not lost there is plenty of vegetation and wildlife to enjoy. We stop for lunch and rest then continue to left of the hill where we have dinner and pitch tent for the night.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: Camping at Lake Ellis
Day 3: Lake Ellis – Minto’s Camp. (4, 200m) 12km, 600m ascent.
Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
After breakfast we continue our journey up joining the normal Chogoria route.it is about a 4 hour hike to our next camp. The Gorges Valley offers the best views of the peaks and when you turn behind the Mugi hills and the Giants Billiards Table are amazing. Close by the Minto’s camp is the temple with a spectacular view of Lake Michaelson beneath it. Dinner and overnight
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: Camping at Mintos
Day 4: Minto’s – Pt. Lenana (4, 985m) – Old Moses camp. 785 ascent, 1, 685 descent, 24km
Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
This busy day starts at 3.00 am in order to enjoy sunrise at the peak of point Lenana .after that rewarding experience, we descend to the Shimpton’s camp for breakfast and continue further to old Moses where we spend the night. Descending via Sirimon route is gradual and exciting as you enjoy the Flora and Fauna through the Mackinder’s valley.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: camping at Old Moses
Day 5: Old Moses camp – Nairobi- 2 hrs
Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park Kenya
After the much needed rest and breakfast in the morning, descend to the Sirimon Park gate for about 2-3 hours to catch a vehicle for a drive back to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2, 900m) 3hrs, 10km
Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park Kenya
A drive from Nairobi to Chogoria town for lunch after which we take a 4*4 vehicle to drive up where we start our hike via the bamboo forest. We walk for 3 hours to the Mt Kenya Bandas for dinner and an overnight gaining a 680m ascent.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation included: stay overnight at the Mount Kenya Bandas
Day 2: Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite (3, 600m), 9km, 700m ascent
Stop At: Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, Mount Kenya Safari Club Road Mount Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality 10400 Kenya
The journey up the mountain begins after breakfast. We have an option of using the route via Lake Ellis though we walk a little longer, the sight of the Mugi hill, Ithanguni and they are worth every extra mile. On the other hand we follow the path near the river, all is not lost there is plenty of vegetation and wildlife to enjoy. We stop for lunch and rest then continue to left of the hill where we have dinner and pitch tent for the night.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: Camping at Lake Ellis
Day 3: Lake Ellis – Minto’s Camp. (4, 200m) 12km, 600m ascent.
Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
After breakfast we continue our journey up joining the normal Chogoria route.it is about a 4 hour hike to our next camp. The Gorges Valley offers the best views of the peaks and when you turn behind the Mugi hills and the Giants Billiards Table are amazing. Close by the Minto’s camp is the temple with a spectacular view of Lake Michaelson beneath it. Dinner and overnight
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: Camping at Mintos
Day 4: Minto’s – Pt. Lenana (4, 985m) – Old Moses camp. 785 ascent, 1, 685 descent, 24km
Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
This busy day starts at 3.00 am in order to enjoy sunrise at the peak of point Lenana .after that rewarding experience, we descend to the Shimpton’s camp for breakfast and continue further to old Moses where we spend the night. Descending via Sirimon route is gradual and exciting as you enjoy the Flora and Fauna through the Mackinder’s valley.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: camping at Old Moses
Day 5: Old Moses camp – Nairobi- 2 hrs
Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park Kenya
After the much needed rest and breakfast in the morning, descend to the Sirimon Park gate for about 2-3 hours to catch a vehicle for a drive back to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Mutwiri
March 2020
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With chogoria mt.Kenya treks n safaris Climbing mount kenya with yourbest tour company with reasonable prices per pax per day all are welcomeGrannyfromYorkshire
September 2023
Taking longer up (4th day to summit rather than 3rd) really paid off. We got to see so much more. The views were amazing, the food was really good, they made sure we drank enough and the list of things we had to take was spot on.
Taking longer up (4th day to summit rather than 3rd) really paid off. We got to see so much more. The views were amazing, the food was really good, they made sure we drank enough and the list of things we had to take was spot on.949lillyr
July 2023
This was an great adventure carried out by an amazing and experienced team! Our guide was Patrick, and he and the team went beyond what was required to make our trip as comfortable as it could be! We had fresh, abundant and varied meals everyday, usually three courses, plus tea in the afternoon, ...
This was an great adventure carried out by an amazing and experienced team! Our guide was Patrick, and he and the team went beyond what was required to make our trip as comfortable as it could be! We had fresh, abundant and varied meals everyday, usually three courses, plus tea in the afternoon, cooked by Juma and his team. Everything is perfectly organised, they carry a first aid kid and take precautions for you not to get altitude sickness. I 100% recommend this company and their tour.V1086LOkatherinec
September 2023
This was my first multi-day trek and first time hiking at altitude and I couldn't have asked for a better team to guide me! I did the 5 day up Sirimon, down Chogoria route, which I highly recommend. Duncan quickly responded to all my pre-trip questions, arranged for my equipment rentals, and set ...
This was my first multi-day trek and first time hiking at altitude and I couldn't have asked for a better team to guide me! I did the 5 day up Sirimon, down Chogoria route, which I highly recommend. Duncan quickly responded to all my pre-trip questions, arranged for my equipment rentals, and set me up with a great team. Patrick, the guide, was incredibly patient and motivating, advising me when to take it slow and when to power through. He also answered my many questions about all of the sights. Juma, the cook, provided delicious meals that kept me going through rain and snow, and the porters Julius and Samuel were always ready to lend a hand. Together, they made a difficult hike much more doable than I could have imagined. In short—I highly recommend Equitorial Star! They took care of everything top to bottom for this once in a lifetime experience. A few tips: - I really liked going up Sirimon and down Chogoria. Summit day is long (10+ hours), however the perk of going down Chogoria is you get more scenic views and end the day with a hot shower and a private room. (Sirimon is all shared cabins with other hikers). - If you have time, go for the 5 day routes which include an acclimatization day. Duncan recommended 5 days instead of 4 and it was worth it! I had a break after a long day 2 and was ready to go on summit day 4. - If you have time, stay in Nairobi for a few days before hiking. I spent a week in Nairobi for work and I think it made a big difference in acclimatizing. - Don't forget rain gear and multiple pairs of socks! We got rain and snow, but I was able to manage it all with the right gear.nicolambamford
June 2023
Duncan and his team provided us with a fabulous and successful hike to Lenana peak, Mount Kenya. We highly recommend his company. Starting our hike in Chogoria gave us 2.5 days of beautiful views with side hikes to the waterfall, lake and caves to aid our acclimatisation which helps significa...
Duncan and his team provided us with a fabulous and successful hike to Lenana peak, Mount Kenya. We highly recommend his company. Starting our hike in Chogoria gave us 2.5 days of beautiful views with side hikes to the waterfall, lake and caves to aid our acclimatisation which helps significantly. Most people seem to hike from Sirimon Gate but we highly appreciated starting from Chogoria. Duncan was attentive and tailored the trip to our needs. for example, we didn't want to hike in the dark so started for the summit at 6:30 am allowing us to catch all the views. As the trip progressed the team were great at assessing our hiking times to the various camp. The food was fresh and tasty. Make sure you take warm clothes for the evening! Duncan started off as porter many years ago and has built his company from scratch. We enjoyed his insights, knowledge and humour. It's good to know that all the cost flows directly back into the local economy.298grego
June 2023
My luck continued (after my success reaching Uhuru Peak on Mt Kilimanjaro on 21 May, 2023) when Duncan from Equitorial Star Adventure & Safaris picked me up from Best Western Meridian, Nairobi, and I commenced by journey to Mt Kenya on 29 May, 2023. I immediately felt at ease with Duncan who was ...
My luck continued (after my success reaching Uhuru Peak on Mt Kilimanjaro on 21 May, 2023) when Duncan from Equitorial Star Adventure & Safaris picked me up from Best Western Meridian, Nairobi, and I commenced by journey to Mt Kenya on 29 May, 2023. I immediately felt at ease with Duncan who was friendly and welcoming and was very conscientious to reassure me that all preparations were in place for a successful trek. The crew comprised Duncan (my guide) Moses (cook) and Juma and Julius (porters) - all terrific guys - very experienced and dedicated to making my experience on Mt Kenya a success - which it was! I was really pleased with the Chogoria Route and Duncan's `pole pole' approach to accimitization (something I never take shortcuts with). After the first night, Duncan and I did an accimitization walk to Lake Ellis and then saw the delightful Nithi Falls (not to be missed!) Duncan's guidance was impeccable - he was patient, knowledgeable and vigilant regarding my safety and comfort. After a successful summit on Point Lenana, Duncan was able to easily arrange transport from the park at the end of Day 4 which replaced camping that night with a stay at the very nice Sportman's Arms Hotel in Nanyuki Town, a variation to the itinerary that others may wish to consider. Thank you, Duncan and crew, such an enjoyable and memorable experience!! I have no hesitation in recommending your professional trekking services to other adventurers!!