Africa's second-highest peak, climbed via the scenic Sirimon route. We acclimatise gradually through bamboo, moorland, and the bizarre giant lobelia zone, before a pre-dawn summit push to Point Lenana for sunrise over the equator. Descend via Chogoria for the most photogenic finish in East Africa.
Mount Kenya · Mountain Trekking
Mount Kenya Trek — Sirimon Route (5 Days)
The classic Sirimon-Chogoria traverse: Old Moses camp, Shipton's camp, and a dawn summit of Point Lenana (4,985 m).
⏱ 5 days
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⛰ Strenuous
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💰 $ 850 per person
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The journey
Made for the way you want to travel.
⭐ Highlights
- Summit Point Lenana (4,985 m)
- Sunrise over the equator
- Giant lobelias and senecio forest
- Glaciated Batian and Nelion peaks
- Chogoria descent via mint-like lakes
🛤 Plan by day
Day 1
Nairobi → Sirimon Gate → Old Moses Camp
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
Day 2
Old Moses → Shipton's Camp
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
Day 3
Acclimatisation Day at Shipton's
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
Day 4
Summit Day — Point Lenana → Chogoria
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
Day 5
Chogoria Camp → Nairobi
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
✓ Included
- Mount Kenya park fees
- Professional mountain guide + assistant
- Cook and porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Camping equipment (tents, mats)
- Rescue and safety briefing
✗ Not included
- Sleeping bag (rentable)
- Personal hiking gear
- Tips for crew (recommended $80–120)
- Nairobi hotel before/after
- Travel insurance with altitude cover
🎒 What to bring
- 4-season sleeping bag
- Insulated jacket
- Waterproof shell
- Hiking boots (broken-in)
- Headlamp with batteries
- Trekking poles
- 1.5L water bottles