6 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Chogoria Route to Point Lenana

Would you like to discover the stunning Chogoria traverse on Mount Kenya? Then join us on this 6-day program starting from Nairobi! At 5,199 m, Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa after Kilimanjaro. This stunning giant is famous for its breathtaking vegetation and wildlife. The highest peaks on Mount Kenya are Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m) and Point Lenana (4,985m). On this adventure, we will climb to the top of Lenana via the Chogoria route, considered to be one of the most beautiful to the top of Mount Kenya.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Nanyuki

Stop At: Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality, Laikipia County, Rift Valley Province
We will set off from Nairobi mid-morning and drive for 3 hours to Nanyuki. We will have lunch at the Ibis Hotel where we will sort equipment and spend the night.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ibis Hotel where we will sort equipment and spend the night.

Day 2: Nanyuki-Old Moses

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
we will drive to the Sirimon Park Gate (2600m) and begin our trek. We will go through forests, bamboo and giant heather zones until we reach the high altitude moorland and the Old Moses Mountain Hut/Campsite (3300m) where we will spend the night.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Old Moses Mountain Hut/Campsite

Day 3: Old Moses- Shipton Camp

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
We will follow a route that crosses the Ontulili river and further on crosses the Likii River before going up to Mackinders valley and finally, Shipton Camp below the towering peaks and glacier.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Shipton Camp below the towering peaks and glacier.

Day 4: Acclimatization Day

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
We will acclimatize at Shipton and enjoy short treks to Oblong and Hausberg Tarn before lunch.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Simptom Camp

Day 5: Shipton Camp to Mount Kenya Bandas

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
We will set off early, at 3am and hike up a steep scree slope and glacier 3-4 hours until we reach point Lenana (4985m) to catch site of the sunrise. Then, we will descend to Minto’s hut for breakfast. After resting a while, we will descend down a gorgeous valley with sights of The Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom Rocks and Giant Billiards table before reaching the Bandas where we can enjoy a log fire, hot shower and bed.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mount Kenya Bandas

Day 6: Mount Kenya Bandas- Nairobi

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
After breakfast you will hike down a bamboo forest where a vehicle will meet you to transfer you to Chogoria town and further to Nairobi or proceed to join a Safari.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: No accommodation unless requested