3 Days 2 Nights Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse – Mount Kenya

  • Mount Kenya
  • Mar 14-16 (3 days 2 Nights)
  • Duration: Mar 14-16 (3 days 2 Nights)

Overview

Our 3 Days 2 Nights Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse – Mount Kenya is your balance between availability and exploration. This is a mid-range offering considering the best manageable schedule for a Mounk Kenya hike. It happens in 3 days over a weekend.

Mount Kenya Point Lenana is the ultimate goal of this 3 days & 2 nights Mount Kenya hike. The hike starts at the Sirimon Gate and ends at the Chogoria Gate.

During the ascent, Mount Kenya’s peaks will welcome us. As we descend, some of the Mount Kenya lakes and tarns will greet us with panoramic views. Mount Kenya could never be better than when the ascent is gentle as the descent makes the exploration even more immersive.

Join us on this High-Altitude Traverse Hike and experience the thrill of achievement. Your adventure awaits!

Below are the highlights of our 3 Days & 2 Nights Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse – Mount Kenya;

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATIONKencom (Along City Hall Way – Opposite the entrance of International House)
DEPARTURE TIMEPlease arrive by 5:25 AM for a Strict departure at 5:30 AM.
Arrival Time Back to NairobiApproximately 9:30 PM.
STATS
Approximate Distance32 Km
Time3 Days
Maximum Elevation4985m
DifficultyRequires healthy and fit hikers
INCLUDED
GuideMeals
Accommodation in BandasTransportation
NOT INCLUDED
Hiking equipment
Guides & Porters gratuity

Learn more inclusions here.


 

What to Wear/Carry

We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Knowing that the weather keeps changing in the mountains is also vital. Therefore, it is about adding and removing layers as you move. Below is a minified gear checklist for this hike;

A pair of fleece-lined hand glovesHiking pants/summit pants
Rain ponchoHeadlamp/head torch
Fleece-lined Jacket & warm/woolen sweaterWater bladder
BalaclavaDay pack
3-4 T-shirtsPorter’s bag (max 15kgs)
Cap or sunhatSleeping bag
Sturdy hiking bootSunscreen or petroleum jelly
Leg gaitersSunglasses
4 pairs (1 thick) socksToiletries
Sandals or CrocsOther items e.g. power bank

 

Booking

 Residents (KES)Non-Residents (USD)
Shared Transport36,900419
Self-DriveN/AN/A
Reservation10,000150

Residents: Use the side panel on the right to pay the full cost. We allow a reservation fee as described in the table above then you can clear the balance before departure. Pay your reservation fee using these payment details.

Non-Residents: We allow a reservation fee as described in the table above then you can clear the balance before departure. Click Here to Pay in USD.

Note:

For reservations, the balance shall be cleared before departure.

Hikers Arena Cancellation & Refund Policy applies.

Trip Itinerary

1

Departure & Hike Day 1

  • Leave Nairobi at 5:30 a.m. for Mount Kenya Sirimon Gate.
  • Arrive and Register at 9:30 a.m.
  • Take Lunch at 10:00 a.m. and start our hike to Judimere Camp(3300m).
  • Relax, and have supper.
  • Camp for the night.
  • On this day, there will be an elevation gain of 650m hiking +850m from Nairobi.
  • The hiking distance is approximately 9km.
2

Hike Day 2

  • Wake up at 6:00 a.m. for breakfast.
  • Start the hike to Shipton’s camp (4200m).
  • Relax, and have supper.
  • Camp for the short night.
  • On this day, there will be an elevation gain of 900m.
  • The hiking distance is approximately 15km.
3

Hike Day 3 & Return

  • Wake up to early light breakfast at 1.30 a.m.
  • Pack water and lunch.
  • Start the day’s ascent to Point Lenana (4985m) at 2.00 a.m.
  • Summit and descend to Minto camp (4300m) for breakfast.
  • Further descend to Chogoria Road End (3300m).
  • Wrap-up as we clear with the team handover of belongings.
  • Leave for Nairobi.
  • There will be an elevation gain of 795m and a loss of 1685m on this day.

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