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

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

This is one of the most popular African trekking tours. It connects two of Kenya's most scenic routes, Sirimon and Chogoria, creating an amazingly varied and exciting hike. Descending west of Mount Kenya, Sirimon runs along the dry side of the mountain with its giant trees and rocky landscape, while the descent down the Chogoria Trail is completely different with its lush bamboo and alpine forests.

  • During the tour, you will summit of  Point 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:
1 020 USD
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Tours dates
  
01.01.202431.12.2024
01.01.202531.12.2025
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Day 1
Meeting at the Nairobi airport. Depending on the time of arrival of the plane at the airport, options: check into a hotel in Nairobi or immediately transfer to the area of Nanyuki (approximately 5 hours).

Day 2
After meeting at the Nairobi airport, we will have a transfer to the city of Nanyuki (about 5 hours), where we will have lunch. Further, on the way to the gate of Sirimon Park (2660 m), you will cross the equator. From the gates of the park, we climb up through a magnificent mountain forest, bamboo and a zone of giant heather, before reaching the high-altitude moorland and our first hut, the Old Moses camp (3300 m). Here we will have dinner and overnight stay. It is an easy crossing - 9 km, which takes 3-4 hours with an elevation difference of 680 meters.

Day 3
After breakfast we go up the trail to the fork and soon we will come to the river. After a break by the water, we will continue our movement along the trail, cross the Ontulili River, then turn right, outlining the moorland, and cross the Northern Liki River. Further, the trail leads up to the McKinders Valley, from where a panoramic view of the valley opens towards the Shipton Camp (4200 m), which is located below the high peaks and glaciers. Constant population - rock hyrax and sunbirds. Travel time 7 hours, distance 14 km, climb 900 m

Day 4
For your best acclimatization, we have a day of rest at Shipton Camp today. Here are available short walks / day hikes (summit climb) to the peaks of the Oblong and Hausberg mountains with a rise in altitude of 370 m. After these walks, we return to our camp for lunch. In the afternoon you have free time.
Note: Climbing up and deep sleep is great for acclimatization. But you can keep acclimating when you are just watching eagles in the sun!

Day 5
Today we have an early rise at 3 o'clock in the morning. We have to get to the top - Lenana point (4985 m), just in time to catch the African sunrise. The climb starts along frozen talus and continues along a rocky path with small ascents. On a good moon, you hardly need flashlights. Without the moon, you will have a beautiful starry sky. The climb takes 3-4 hours. And here you will find gorgeous panoramic views, including views of Mount Kilimanjaro, which is located approximately 340 km to the south. After resting and admiring the gorgeous views, we begin our descent to the Mintos hut (4200 m), where we will have breakfast. After a short rest, we will continue our descent further to the Bandas hut (2900 m). We walk along the valley with gorges, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the mountain Temples, Lake Michaelson, mushroom rocks (stone mushrooms) and Giants billiards table Mountain. Dinner and overnight at the Bandas hut. Here you can enjoy the wood-burning fireplace, take a hot shower and relax in bed. Travel time 11-12 hours, climb 785 m, descent 2085 m.

Day 6
After breakfast we go down a wide trail through a bamboo and virgin rainforest. Downstairs, at 17:00, a car will be waiting for us for a transfer to the city of Chogoria and further to Nairobi. Travel time 2 hours, distance 10 km.

Day 7
Airport transfer

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

 

Nairobi - Nanyuki  - Sirimon gate (2660 m) - Old Moses camp (3300 m) - Shipton camp (4200 m) - Point Lenana (4985 m)- Mt Kenya Bandas (2900 m - Chogoria  - Nairobi

The cost of the full package of services -  from 1020,00 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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