5-Days Mount Kenya Hiking Sirimon- Chogoria Route in Mount Kenya National Park
Mount Kenya National Park · Mountain Hikes

5-Days Mount Kenya Hiking Sirimon- Chogoria Route

A shorter highland journey for forest, moorland and mountain air without a summit-focused itinerary.

5 days Moderate $ 850 per person HT-MHT-03
The journey

Made for the way you want to travel.

DAY ONE: Sirimon Gate – Old Moses Camp (3,300m)

You will be picked from your accommodation and depart for Nanyuki in a private car (approx. 4–5 hours drive)

Hot lunch at Nanyuki Town and proceed to Sirimon Gate.

After registration, begin your trek through forest and moorland. The trail is gentle, allowing gradual acclimatization.

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: ~9 km

• Meals: Lunch & Dinner

• Overnight: Old Moses Camp

DAY TWO: Old Moses – Shipton’s Camp (4,200m)

After breakfast, trek through the Mackinder Valley with stunning views of the peaks. The terrain transitions into alpine vegetation with unique flora.

• Hiking Time: 6–7 hours

• Distance: ~14 km

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Overnight: Shipton’s Camp

DAY THREE: Acclimatization & Peak Attempt (Point Lenana 4,985m)

Wake up very early (around 2:30 am) for the summit attempt. Hike under starlight to reach Point Lenana at sunrise—offering spectacular views. Descend back to Shipton’s for breakfast and rest.

• Hiking Time: 6–7 hours round trip

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Overnight: Shipton’s Camp

DAY FOUR: Cross over to the Chogoria side via Hausberg Col. Enjoy incredible views of Lake Michaelson, the Gorges Valley, and dramatic cliffs.

• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Overnight: Mintos Hut

DAY FIVE: Mintos – Chogoria Gate

Descend through the stunning Chogoria route, passing waterfalls and lush forest. Transfer back to Nairobi upon arrival at the gate.

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Transfer Time: 2 hours drive

• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch




Highlights
  • • Summit Point Lenana (4,985m) – Kenya’s highest trekking peak
  • "Guide• Scenic diversity: forest, moorland, alpine desert, and glacial valleys acclimatisation walk"
  • • Spectacular views of lakes, valleys, and rugged peaks
  • • Less crowded ascent and most scenic descent route
  • Inclusions • Transport from your accommodation • Professional mountain guides, porters & cook • All park fees and permits • Accommodation in tents • All meals during the trek • Transport from Nairobi to Nanyuki and back Nairobi. • All Government Taxes
  • Exclusions Personal hiking gear but available for hire • Tips and gratuities • Travel insurance • Drinks and personal expenses • $30 per supplement for accommodation in huts only where applicable. • Transaction fees on card and bank transfer.
Plan by day
1

Day 1

Nairobi to the Mount Kenya foothills and acclimatisation walk

Activities: Guided exploration, interpretation and photography

Stay: Selected lodge, camp or guesthouse

Meals: As confirmed in the final itinerary

Altitude: As confirmed for the route

2

Day 2

Guided highland trek and scenic viewpoints

Activities: Guided exploration, interpretation and photography

Stay: Selected lodge, camp or guesthouse

Meals: As confirmed in the final itinerary

Altitude: As confirmed for the route

3

Day 3

Morning walk and return to Nairobi or onward safari

Activities: Guided exploration, interpretation and photography

Stay: Selected lodge, camp or guesthouse

Meals: As confirmed in the final itinerary

Altitude: As confirmed for the route

Included in your planning
  • • Transport from your accommodation
  • • Professional mountain guides, porters & cook
  • • All park fees and permits
  • • Accommodation in tents
  • • All meals during the trek
  • • Transport from Nairobi to Nanyuki and back Nairobi.
  • • All Government Taxes
Not included
  • Personal hiking gear but available for hire
  • • Tips and gratuities
  • • Travel insurance
  • "Park fees or items not listed• Drinks and personal expenses
  • • $30 per supplement for accommodation in huts only where applicable
  • • Transaction fees on card and bank transfer.
What to bring
  • Valid passport and travel documents
  • Comfortable layers
  • Sun protection
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Personal medication
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Travel style

Choose your comfort level.

All displayed prices are in USD and include applicable tax. The final itinerary confirms accommodation, park access and any seasonal supplier changes.

Economy

Economy 3-Day Mount Kenya Highland Explorer

Economy accommodation and service level, tailored to the confirmed route.

USD 764 per personAsk for this option
Comfort

Comfort 3-Day Mount Kenya Highland Explorer

Comfort accommodation and service level, tailored to the confirmed route.

USD 980 per personAsk for this option
Luxury

Luxury 3-Day Mount Kenya Highland Explorer

Luxury accommodation and service level, tailored to the confirmed route.

USD 1519 per personAsk for this option
Plan with flexibility

Choose an itinerary pack.

These reusable route plans are starting points. Your trip planner can adjust dates, accommodation, activities and pace before confirmation.

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Highlands, Conservation and Nature Pack

USD 1650 from / person

A specialist four-day pack for guests who prefer mountain air, conservation learning, birding and shorter guided walks.

  1. Day 1 · Day 1Nairobi to the highlands and a gentle orientation walk
  2. Day 2 · Day 2Guided nature, birding or conservation experience
  3. Day 3 · Day 3Longer specialist activity with a flexible photography pace
  4. Day 4 · Day 4Morning walk and return to Nairobi or onward safari
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