5 days 4 nights Mount Kenya Trek
Mount kenya Sirimon-chogoria route Itinerary
SIRIMON-CHOGORIA ROUTE:
Moutains are calling!
As hikers & adventurers, A Great Hike is our oasis. It provides a sense of fulfillment & serenity. As we trek up the greatest mountains the idea of becoming one with nature becomes a reality.
Join the #hikers in Kenya as we take on Mt Kenya the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa, after Kilimanjaro measuring 4,985 metres via Sirimon Route
The hike will take four days through Sirimon route this is the easiest route to reach Point Lenana. The route is on dry side of the mountain so it offers magical views and affords walks through old growth forest on lower slopes and giant heather, Alphine flower…s and Lobelia in higher elevations.
Day 1
Depart Nairobi at 6:30am Road trip to Sirimon gate and have a picnic lunch before entry. The hike start from the Sirimon Park gate (2660m). From the gate, trek up through magnificent mountane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp3,300m) for evening tea, mountain entertainment dinner and overnight stay. This is a gentle trek that takes 3-4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m. From Old Moses camp you can see the summits of Batian and Nelionn peaks
Day 2
After a heavy breakfast, Hike to Shipton’s camp (4200m ), 17kms (6 to 8 hrs hike) through Likii Valley mid morning After a water break, continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Likii North River and Mackinders Valley, a great day of scenery and magical photo shoots. There are killer & panaromic views of the peaks from the view point. A nourishing lunch will be served by the Likii River and continue to Shiptons camp at 4200m Evening tea, snacks, dinner and overnight stay.
This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glacier.
Resident population is of Rock hyrax and sun birds
Day 3 (Summit day)
Kick off @ 2:00am the hike takes 3-4 hrs. The climb starts on frozen scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. With good Moon you barely need a torch. Without Moon, then the pollution- free sky bangs on the ground giving you a good view of the stars like nowhere else on Earth. Reach point Lenana (4985m) followed by photo session on sunrise.
Descend to Shipton Camp for breakfast, heading back to Old Moses camp.
Lunch will be served by the Likii River on the way back to Old Moses camp for overnight stay.
Evening tea snacks & dinner will served. there after, have last night full of fun & joy in Mt Kenya.
Day 4: shipton/summit/Mintos Hut/Bandas – 4 hrs, 12km descent
After summit we follow the track through giant heather and forest down to Chogoria road head from where the path drops to cross a stream then follows the broad ridge to the west of the gorges valley to reach Mintos Hut, 4200m.
Dinner and spend the night at Mintos Hut, B, L, D
Day 5: Bandas – Nairobi 350m descent
After breakfast follow the track through giant heather and forest down to Chogoria road head from where the path drops to cross a stream then follows the broad ridge to the west….
Back to Nairobi.
The Climb cost:
Citizens 29,000ksh per person
Residents 35,000 ksh
Non Residents 60,000Ksh
PAYMENT MODE:
Lipa Na Mpesa (buy goods n services)142165
Booking fee is 25%
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 huts as per the itinerary
 • All park entrance fees to include government taxes
 • Services of a professional guide, porters and skilled cook
 • Start and finish Nairobi
Excluded:
 • Tips, laundry, sleeping bags and drinks
 • Accommodation before/after the trek
 • climbing gears
 • Items of personal nature
 • Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
 • Training cost and purchase of mountain gear.
EQUIPMENT AND GEAR CHECKLIST
1. Balaclava- bochori
2. Baseball cap
3. Sunglasses
4. Sunscreen
5. Bandanas
6. Thermal top
7. T-shirts
8. Fleece jacket
9. Rain coat
10. Wind jacket
11. Poncho
12. Gloves (both woolen and waterproof)
13. Shorts (optional)
14. Trousers (quick dry and light)
15. Thermal bottoms
16. Rain trousers
17. Thin socks
18. Thick socks (synthetic or wool- 4 to 5 pairs)
19. Hiking boots (water proof, strong, light- big enough to allow
Multiple layers of socks)
20. Sandals or slippers (after the hike and for allowing your feet to relax)
21. Sleeping bag
22. Water bottle (2 liters preferably)
23. Porter’s bag (having all your gear and carried for you by the porter)
24. Day pack (the climber’s bag having all requirements the climber needs)
25. Torch (head torch better but not a must with spare batteries- LED
Torches are better than bulb torches)
26. Toiletries (include wet wipes since bathing is difficult due to
low temperatures)
27. Towel
28. Hiking pole/ walking stick
29. Energy sweets and snacks
We have preparation hikes in readiness of the climb.
Our pre hikes ranges from (2200-2500ksh)rate as per group.
Cancellation
If a member cancels a reservation as detailed below, the following
sums will be claimed.
• If cancelled within 3 days prior – 50% of the total sum payable is due
Cancelation 1 weeks to the day of hike 30% of the total sum is retained.
For more information pls call/txt/whatsapp #Elisha +254725289430
Or email info@orangeadventures.co.ke
