5 Day Mount Kenya and Sirimon-Chogoria Route Climb Safari in Kenya
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Budget Wildlife Safari Kenya
Come join for this great challenge and adventurous trek to Mount Kenya with a total distance of 90 kilometers! A combination of the two of Mount Kenya's most challenging and scenic routes, from the lush green forests and U-shaped valleys of Sirimon to the unique features of the temple, mushroom rocks and the Gorge Valleys on the Chogoria approach side. Embark yourself on this amazing journey!
Meet the guides
Patrick
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Highlights
- Trekking in Mount Kenya
- Mountain climbing certificate
- English speaking guide, porters, & cook
- Daily breakfast, lunch, & dinner
- Mountain transfers
- 4 nights’ lodging
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
5 activity days
Group size: Maximum of 1 participants
Airport transfer included:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
08:00
Check-out Time:
17:00
During the safari, you will be accommodated at Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) and Shipton Camp. You will also be staying at Austrian Hut and Mount Meru Bandas.
Program
Day 1: Nairobi - Nanyuki - Sirimon - Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp)
You will depart from Nairobi and head to Nanyuki for lunch. Afterward, you will proceed to the Sirimon Park Gate. From the gate, you will follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest (which becomes a heathland) after about 3 hours. About 3.5 hours from the gate, you will continue the trekking until Judmier Camp and stay overnight there.
- Trekking time: 3 - 4 hours
- Distance: 9 kilometers
- Elevation: 860 meters
Day 2: Judmier Camp - Shipton Camp
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley, where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. You will have dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp at the elevation of 4200 meters.
- Trekking time: 6 - 7 hours
- Distance: 14 kilometers
- Elevation: 900 meters
Day 3: Shipton Camp - Circuit Walk to Austrian Hut
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Austrian Hut for dinner and stay overnight.
Day 4: Austrian Hut - Point Lenana - Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate)
Leave at 03:00 to climb up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns. You will arrive in Point Lenana at 06:30 as the trekking will take about 3 hours. After the sunrise, you will descend down to Mintos Hut which will take about 2 hours for breakfast. Afterward, you will continue the journey down to Mount Meru Bandas at the elevation of 2950 meters for dinner and overnight. You will put up a tent in this location.
- Trekking time: 6 hours
- Distance: 14 kilometers
- Decrease: 785 meters
Day 5: Chogoria Bandas - Chogoria - Nairobi
Descend 2 hours walk with a distance of 15 kilometers to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your shared transfer vehicle back to Nairobi. This will be the end of your safari.
Guides
Patrick Kusola
Patrick's an adventure guide and the top senior guide with a travel tour agency in Nairobi. He received schooling and training at Utalii College where he was approved as a guide. He began working as a city guide and upgraded to a full guide shortly thereafter. He enjoys sharing knowledge of different species of animals and birds with others. Among the organization guides, he's proud to have the first priority to lead groups as a guide and take them into the wilderness. He is very informative and responsible, the company trusts him with all clients as they are ensured everyone is in safe hands.
Location
This safari will take place in Mount Kenya, Kenya.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Hallal
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 3 daily meals
- 4 nights’ accommodation
- A climb certificate
- All park entrance fees
- Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters, and skilled cook
- Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- Treated water on the trek
What's not included
- Climbing gears
- Drinks and beverages
- Laundry
- Sleeping bags (available for hire at 20 USD each for the entire climb period)
- Tip for the guide, porter, and cook
How to get there
Recommended Airports
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
12 km
Transfer included
After booking share the flight details or pick up point with us.
Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Airport transfer included: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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