- 5 Days Sirimon Route Down Chogoria
Distance: 90 km | Difficulty: Moderate | Start/Finish:
Nairobi
Summary
Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the dry side
of mountain which offers some of the finest walking.
Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to
the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side
of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the
bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the
mountain. The route combines the two most scenic route
trails on Mt Kenya - Up Sirimon Route and Down
Chogoria Route
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4
hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking
about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m.
From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though
the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs.
About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to
Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m
ascent
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 from where there
are panoramic views up the valley towards the main
peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m,
B,L,D
Day 3: Shipton Camp
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to
Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk
back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria
Gate) 6 hrs, 14km, 785m ascent
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a
cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns
arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs.
After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut, 2hrs, for
breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru Bandas,
2950m, for dinner and overnight, B, L, D
Day 5: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4
transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will
connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L
Tour Cost: US$ 700 per person sharing
Included in the price:
• Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
• Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
• Full board accommodation whilst on the trek. Meal plan
as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
• Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• Service of an English speaking professional guide,
porters and skilled cook
• Start and finish Nairobi
• Treated water on the trek.
• On completion, successful climb Certificate
Excluded:
• Tips, laundry, sleeping bags, drinks,
accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
• International flights
• Visas to Kenya
• Items of a personal nature
• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
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