5-Day Mount Kenya Trek– Chogoria to Sirimon Route Summit Adventure
Mount Kenya is Africa’s second-highest mountain, and the Chogoria to Sirimon traverse is widely regarded as the most rewarding way to experience it. This 5-Day Mount Kenya Trek is more than a climb to a summit; it’s a complete crossing of the mountain, ascending from the quieter, greener eastern slopes via the Chogoria Route and descending through the open moorland and montane forest of the Sirimon Route on the northwest. In five days, you’ll move through nearly every ecological zone the mountain has to offer: dense bamboo forest, highland heather, glacial valleys, alpine tarns, and the stark beauty of the high peaks. The Chogoria Route, which forms the ascent, is consistently cited as the most visually dramatic approach to Mount Kenya. It passes through the Gorges Valley, a deep, cliff-walled corridor where the sheer scale of the mountain becomes real, and skirts Lake Ellis, one of the most beautiful and peaceful overnight stops on the mountain.
This 5-Day Mount Kenya Trek includes round-trip transport from Nairobi, 4 nights’ accommodation at mountain camps or huts, all meals, and services of professional guides, porters, and a cook. The Chogoria to Sirimon route tends to have fewer climbers than other routes, creating a more tranquil and less crowded experience. The five-day structure builds in better acclimatisation than shorter itineraries, with two nights of ascent before the summit push. All park fees and government levies are included. With expert guides handling all logistics, your only task is to enjoy the journey and reach the summit.
Highlights
- Day 1: Nairobi – Chogoria Gate – Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m)
- Day 2: Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite (3,450m)
- Day 3: Lake Ellis – Mintos Hut (4,200m)
- Day 4: Mintos Hut – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Liki North Camp (3,900m)
- Day 5: Liki North Camp – Old Moses Camp – Sirimon Gate – Nairobi
