5 Days: In Sirimon Out Chogoria Route

Day 1: Start the drive from Nairobi at 06.30 am and drive through the central highlands arriving in Nanyuki at 10.00 am. After a light lunch, drive to the Sirimon park gate where the trek starts. Hike for 9km to Old Moses hut (3300 m) for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: After breakfast, start the hike to Shipton hut (4200 m), walking through the Ontulili, Liki and Mackinders Valleys arriving at the huts in the early afternoon. Dinner and overnight the huts.

Day 3: Spend the day at the huts and ascend to the Hausberg col (4650 M) for an acclimatization hike and then descend to the huts for dinner and overnight at the Shipton hut.

Day 4: Wake up at 02.30 am and after a cup of tea, start the summit ascend to Point Lenana (4985 M) arriving on top at around 06.30 am for sun rise. On a Clear day, one is able to see the Mount Kilimanjaro. After the photographic session, descend to Mintos for breakfast and further down to Meru Mt. Kenya lodge Bandas for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: After breakfast, descend for 15 kms through the bamboo forest to where you get the 4WD vehicles waiting for you and then drive down to Chogoria town. From Chogoria town you board transport back to Nairobi where you arrive in the late afternoon.

Included in the Package

1: One senior and assistant Guide

2: English/German/Italian speaking Porters

3: Cook

4: All Park entrance fees

5: Accommodation based on full board while in the mountain( breakfast, Lunch and dinner)

6: Camping fees

7: Drinking water

8: Vegetarian Food

9: Transfer to and fro Nairobi – Mt Kenya – Nairobi

10.Mt Kenya Certificate after successful summit challenge

Mount Kenya Trek Exclusions:

1. Soft drinks

2.Tips for the cook.guide and porters.

What To Bring On Trekking Mt.Kenya

1. Waterproof rucksack with day pack

2. Sleeping bag (covering at least 3 seasons)

3. Roll mats and insulation pads

4. Comfortable hiking boots, light walking trainers thongs (flip – flops)

5. Gaiters (useful when encountering snow),Wooden walking stick / ski pole, Sunglasses or snow – goggles, sun hat, balaclava or woolen hat,Warm scarf, gloves, mittens and thermal underwear

6. Sweaters / jumpers, anorak / raincoat, water and windproof pants, jackets, t-shirt, several pairs of socks

7. Long sleeved shirt with collar, small towel, toiletries and toilet paper

8. Sunscreen and lip salve

9. Flash light (head mounted preferable) and spare batteries

10. Water bottle

11. Camera

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