Overview
The Chogoria route is our recommended and arguably the most magnificent ascent route to the summit area. It is the driest route up the mountain and the walk beside the Gorges Valley truly spectacular.The descent by the Sirimon route takes one through some beautiful forest tracks and completes the traverse of the mountain.
Accommodation on this hike is 2 nights in mountain huts and 2 nights camping. Nonetheless, if you prefer to camp you can do so on all nights on the mountain.
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Experience Africa’s Most Dramatic Mountain Trail: Book Your 5-Day Chogoria Adventure
There is no more breathtaking way to experience Africa’s second-highest peak than the 5 days Chogoria Sirimon route. Celebrated by trekkers worldwide, the Chogoria route Mount Kenya is consistently rated the most scenic path on the entire mountain. If you’re serious about Mount Kenya climbing Chogoria route, this is the itinerary that delivers the most spectacular landscapes, the most rewarding summit push, and the most complete mountain experience available. The 5 days Chogoria Sirimon route is not just a trek, it’s a transformative adventure.
The Chogoria route Mount Kenya ascends through one of East Africa’s most extraordinary wilderness corridors. From the moment you enter the dense montane forest at the base, the 5 days Chogoria Sirimon route captivates you with layer after layer of stunning scenery. The iconic Lake Ellis, the vast Gorges Valley, and the crystal-clear Hall Tarns are just some of the natural wonders that make Mount Kenya climbing Chogoria route an experience unlike anything else on the continent. Every trekker who completes the Chogoria route Mount Kenya describes it as the single most visually stunning hiking experience of their life.
Highlights
- Day 1: Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km walk, 650m ascent
- Day 2: Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite ( 3,600m) 3hrs, 9km, 700m ascent
- Day 3: Lake Ellis – Minto's Camp. ( 4,200m) 4 hrs, 12km, 600m ascent
- Day 4: Minto's – Pt Lenana ( 4,985m)- Old Moses camp. 11-12 hrs, 785 ascent, 1,685 descent, 24km
- Day 5: Old Moses camp – Nairobi- 2 hrs