2 Days Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse - Mount Kenya

Our 2 Days Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse – Mount Kenya is your freedom from time constraints. We struggle to catch our schedules and balance work and personal time. If you have stayed fit, we are presenting this weekend opportunity to summit Mount Kenya in 2 days over a weekend.

This two-day trek up Mount Kenya starts at Mount Kenya Sirimon Gate and ends at the Chogoria Gate. As you ascend to the Lenana peak, you’ll be met with panoramic vistas, lakes, flora, and fauna as you challenge your limits.

Traverse soul-filling landscapes, navigate through mountain passes, and conquer the unknown as you challenge your mind to new heights. This will be a journey of personal growth, triumph, and reflection on new experiences. As you reach the summit, you will close this chapter and open the door to new horizons, ready to face whatever mountains and life have to offer.

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

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

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Kencom (Along City Hall Way – Opposite the entrance of International House)

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive by 5:55 AM for a Strict departure at 6:00 AM.

RETURN TIME

Approximately 9:30 PM.

STATS

Approximate Distance	32 Km
Time	2 Days
Maximum Elevation	4985m
Difficulty	Requires healthy and fit hikers

INCLUDED

Guide	Meals
Accomodation in Bandas	Transportation

NOT INCLUDED

Hiking equipment

Guides & Porters gratuity

Departure & Hike Day 1

Leave Nairobi at 5:30 a.m. for Mount Kenya Sirimon Gate.
Arrive and Register at 9:00 a.m.
Take Lunch at 10:00 a.m. and then drive up to Old Moses Camp(3300m).
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 hiking +1500m from Nairobi.
The hiking distance is approximately 17km.

Hike day 2 & Exit

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.

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 gloves	Hiking pants/summit pants
Rain poncho	Head lamp
Fleece-lined Jacket & warm sweater	Water bladder
Balaclava	Day pack
2-3 T-shirts	Porter’s bag (max 15kgs)
Cap or sunhat	sleeping bag
hiking boot	Sunscreen or petroleum jelly
Leg gaiters	Sunglasses
3 pairs (1 thick) socks	Toiletries
Sandals or Crocs	Other items e.g. power bank

	Residents (KES)	Non-Residents (USD)
Shared Transport	21,899	320
Self-Drive	N/A	N/A
Reservation	10,000	150

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 Refund Policy applies.