Chogoria Ultra Campout

Code: TUC
2 Days 1 Night
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Description

Chogoria Ultra Campout is a lighter version of our Chogoria Ultra Upsweep allowing you more hours to attempt the Mount Kenya Day Dash. Our Chogoria Ultra Campout will see you through the most scenic and hydrotherapeutic Mount Kenya Chogoria Route to Point Lenana.

This is the shortest of the ultra series on Mount Kirinyaga but offers a similar challenge. The summit push is a notable challenging section on this climb and requires both mental and physical resilience to conquer.

The Temple is a notable detour on this hike to catch a view of Lake Michaelson before heading for the summit push. Keep working out, then come challenge your resilience. Camp and then start a hike super early to increase your chances of summiting.

Chogoria Ultra Campout Stats


Approximate Distance 28 Km
Approximate Time 15  Hours
Maximum Elevation 16,354ft (at Point Lenana)
Difficulty This hike needs someone who is either a gym bird or has done several over 25km hikes with at least 2 high-altitude hikes before. This must be supported by good physical health.

Hike Essentials


 

What to Wear What to Carry
A hat or a baseball cap At least 2L water refillable can/bladder. Disposable plastics are not allowed inside parks
Well-treaded hiking boot A sleeping bag
Hiking pants/summit pants 2-3 t-shirts
A windproof down jacket Hiking stick
Sunscreen/petroleum jelly  Identification document
A light backpack with essentials Sunglasses
Warm fleece-lined gloves
A rain poncho/rain coat
A head torch/lamp

Click here for more details on preparing for this hike and the steps to take to ease the after-hike effects.

Ticket & Booking Chogoria Ultra Campout


Residents (KES) Non-Residents (USD)
Shared Transport 25,000 350
Self-Drive 20,000 280
Booking 10,000 200

Residents: Use the booking panel for tickets (recommended). We allow a booking fee as described in the table above, and clear the balance the day before departure. Pay your booking fee using these payment details.

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

Note:

If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure.

Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.

By participating, you consent to Hikers Arena participation terms & the Website terms.

Click here to see the ticket inclusions & definitions.

Trip Route


Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Embu

Inquiries and Updates


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Itinerary

1

Departure & Camp

Meeting point: City Hall Way (Kencom) opposite International House Entrance, CBD.

  • 10.00 am: Boarding opens
  • 10.20 am: Departure for Mount Kenya Chogoria Gate (The departure time is strict)
  • 2.20 pm: Arrival at the Mount Kenya Chogoria Gate and registration
  • 4.20 pm: Arrival at Lake Ellis, briefing, dinner & spend the night

 

2

Hike Day & Return

  • 1.00 am: Rise up & Take Breakfast
  • 6.00 am: 1st resilience check. Target is at Mintos Camp
  • 10.00 am: 2nd resilience check. Target is at Point Lenana
  • 11.00 am: mandatory turn-back time
  • 5.00pm: Departure for Nairobi

N/B: The departure time back to Nairobi is subject to the day’s tidings and could be earlier or slightly later than estimated.

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