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Mount Kenya (Lenana, 4985 m). Chogoria - Sirimon traverse

Mount Kenya, climbing Lenana Peak (4985 m). Chogoria - Sirimon traverse

We highly recommend this particular route starting in Chogoria. It is perhaps the most magnificent for climbing the top of Mount Kenya (Lenana peak, 4985 m). This is the driest route to climb to the top, and the walk is truly breathtaking. Your descent from the summit will be on the other side along the Sirimon route, which will take you along beautiful forest trails and completes the ascent to the mountain.

  • During the tour, you will climb to the top of Lenana (4985 m). This is the only peak that you can climb without using climbing equipment.
  • The other two peaks Nelion (5188 m) and Batian (5199 m) can be climbed with experience of technical ascents and special climbing equipment.
Article:
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Country:
Kenya
Tour type:
Expeditions and ascents
Directions:
Kenya
Complexity:
Easy
Number of participants:
From 2 people
Maximum height:
4985 m
Season:
All year round
Start of the program:
Nairobi
Finish program:
Nairobi
Duration:
7 days
Price:
1 000 USD
Count:
Tours dates
  
01.01.202431.12.2024
01.01.202531.12.2025
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Day 1
Meeting at the Nairobi airport. By the time of arrival of the plane, options: check into a hotel in Nairobi or immediately transfer to the area of Chogoria (approximately 5 hours).

Day 2 
We start from the city of Nairobi at 08:00. Our trip will pass through the agricultural country to the town of Chogoria, where we will have lunch. After lunch, we take 4x4 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest, the park gate, where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest. Distance 10 km to Bandas hut (2900 m). Here we have dinner and overnight.

Day 3
After breakfast and sorting of goods by porters, we calmly and naturally set off upward. There are two route options. A longer walk across Lake Ellis, which gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table, while the second option, if we follow the river upstream (about 3 km), foreground scenery and flora especially beautiful. We will have lunch on the bank of the stream, then we will go around the left side of the hill and reach our camp - camping on Lake Ellis at an altitude of about 3600 m. This is a calm place away from any of the more "tourist" areas.

Day 4
We have an early start today. We walk up the ridge for about 3 hours to eventually join the hiking trail on the regular Chogoria trail at an altitude of about 4100 m.You will have a breathtaking view of the valley of the gorges and the opposite side of Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Rest and lunch will be at a small intersection of the stream, after which we continue our movement for another hour to the Mintos hut, where we spend the night. Mintos Hut (4300 m) is a hut with a great location on a plateau overlooking Lake Michaelson, which will be 300 m below our camp. After lunch, you can relax at the camp, although we recommend that you take the 10-minute walk to the "Temple", and it is worth it. It is a 150-meter vertical cliff that gets its name from its location. Visitors often take this position, looking over the edge - they look like they are praying. Early retreat is advised today as we will have an early rise to try to summit the next day.

Day 5
The pre-dawn summit attempt begins at 03:00. It will take you about three hours to reach the Lenana summit (4985 m). Climbers must be there in time to see the African sunrise. And here you will find gorgeous panoramic views, including views of Mount Kilimanjaro, which is located approximately 340 km to the south. Descent to Shipton Camp (4200 m) for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 
After breakfast, you will begin a 5-hour descent through the Mackinder`s Valley to Old Moses Camp (3300 m). The descent is gentle and allows plenty of time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery, including the moorlands, before reaching your camp. Return to Nairobi late in the evening.

Day 7
Airport transfer

  • All our itineraries on Mount Kenya - read
  • After trekking, safari tours are possible, from 1 to 8 days

Nairobi- Chogoria - Mount Kenya Bandas (2900 m) - Lake Ellis Campsite (3600m) - Minto`s Camp (4200 m) - Point Lenana (4985m) - Shipton camp (4200 m) - Old Moses Camp (3300 m) - Nairobi

The cost of the full package of services -  from 1000,00 USD*
* depends on the number of participants

The price includes:

  • Transport from Nairobi to the mountain and back
  • All Park fees.
  • Accommodation in mountain huts/camping where required.
  • Food ( 3 meals per day while on the mountain).
  • Guide, Cook, and Porters

Please note that this does not include:

  • Air flight
  • Visa fees
  • Insurance
  • Personal trekking gear ie Sleeping bags, warm clothing, etc
  • Pre & Post Trek accommodation in Nairobi
  • Tips

Brief information on the area and route:

Kenya is a state in East Africa, surrounded by countries: in the west with Uganda, north-west with South Sudan, in the north with Ethiopia, in the northeast of Somalia, in the southwest with Tanzania. The east coast is washed by the Indian Ocean. The capital of the country is the city of Nairobi.

Kenya has the eponymous mountain Kenya, which is the second highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro. It has several peaks, two of which are higher than 5 thousand meters: Batian (5199 m) and Nelion (5188 m), separated by the "Gates of the Mists" and the most popular trekking peak is Lenana (4985 m).

Trekking routes on Mount Kenya.

  • By far the most popular routes are Chogoria, Sirimon and Naro Moru.
  • There are also routes: Timau, Burguret, Kamweti and Meru, but they require special permission from the park's headquarters.

In Kenya, to the east is the coast of the large freshwater Lake Victoria and more than 50 National Parks and Nature Reserves. Here is some of them:

  • Mount Kenya National Park
  • Nairobi National Park (located right in the city of Nairobi)
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Amboseli National Park
  • Tsavo East National Park
  • Tsavo West National Park and many others

Weather (climate). There are two rainy seasons and two dry seasons.

  • Mid March to June is the heavy rainy season
  • June to September is the first dry season but is more humid
  • October to December is the season of short rains
  • December to mid-March is the second dry season, the best time to climb in the mountains

Additional Information

  • Children under 14 years old are allowed on the route only accompanied by adults
  • The receiving party has the right to change the route according to weather conditions and the condition of the group
  • The price does not include: additional excursions, transfers outside the program, environmental fees, etc.
  • It is possible to provide additional services by prior arrangement: additional transfers, rental of personal equipment, hotel reservation, organization of leisure, etc.
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