Five-day guided Mount Kenya trek from Sirimon to Chogoria via Old Moses, Shipton's Camp and Point Lenana, returning to Nairobi.
This five-day route begins at Sirimon Gate and climbs through mountain forest and moorland to Old Moses and Shipton's Camp. An acclimatisation day at Shipton's precedes the early ascent to Point Lenana (4,985 metres).
The descent follows the Chogoria side through alpine scenery and forest, before the transfer back to Nairobi. The day-by-day plan below sets out the route, overnight stops and meals.
Depart Nairobi at 07:00, drive 3–4 hours to Sirimon Gate (2,600 m). Begin trek through bamboo and montane forest, climbing to Old Moses Camp (3,300 m). 3–4 hours walking.
Activities: Trekking
Stay: Old Moses Camp (hut/tent)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 3,300 m
Climb through the moorland zone past giant lobelias. Mackinder's Valley opens to dramatic views of Batian and Nelion. Reach Shipton's Camp (4,200 m) by early afternoon for acclimatisation walk.
Activities: Trekking, acclimatisation
Stay: Shipton's Camp
Meals: All meals
Altitude: 4,200 m
Rest day with optional ridge walks to Kami Hut (4,300 m) or Hausberg Col. Critical for adjusting to altitude before summit push. Sleep at Shipton's.
Activities: Acclimatisation walks
Stay: Shipton's Camp
Meals: All meals
Altitude: 4,200 m
Pre-dawn wake-up at 02:30, summit attempt via Austrian Hut to Point Lenana (4,985 m) for sunrise. Descend via Hall Tarns and Lake Michaelson on the spectacular Chogoria route. Long, demanding day.
Activities: Summit climb, descent
Stay: Chogoria Camp (3,000 m)
Meals: All meals
Altitude: 4,985 → 3,000 m
Final descent through bamboo forest to Chogoria Gate. Meet vehicle for transfer back to Nairobi, arriving around 18:00.
Activities: Descent, transfer
Stay: —
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Altitude: 3,000 → 1,800 m
$ 180 supplement where applicable.
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