Overview
Conquer Mount Kenya on the Ultimate 7 Days Timau Chogoria Route
Are you ready to stand on the roof of Africa’s second-highest peak? The Mt Kenya hiking tour on the 7 days Timau Chogoria route is your gateway to one of the most breathtaking wilderness experiences on the continent. This is not just a hike, it is a transformative journey through ancient forests, dramatic moorlands, and glacier-carved valleys that few adventurers ever witness.
Why the Timau Chogoria Route Stands Above the Rest
The Timau Chogoria route is widely celebrated as the most scenic path up Mount Kenya. Combining the gradual ascent of the Timau side with the spectacular descent through the Chogoria forest, this Mt Kenya hiking tour delivers unmatched diversity in landscapes. Every step of the 7 days Timau Chogoria route reveals a new world, from open savannah to Afro-alpine meadows dotted with giant lobelias and groundsels found nowhere else on earth. Choosing the 7 days Timau Chogoria route means your body has adequate time to acclimatize. Unlike shorter itineraries, this Mt Kenya hiking tour is designed for both safety and deep immersion. The 7 days Timau Chogoria route is ideal for first-time high-altitude trekkers and seasoned mountaineers alike. Every guided Mt Kenya hiking tour we offer on this route is led by certified, experienced local guides who know every ridge, valley, and weather pattern on the mountain.
What Makes Our Mt Kenya Hiking Tour Exceptional
At Let’s Go Mount Kenya, we have crafted a Mt Kenya hiking tour experience that goes beyond simply reaching the summit. Our 7 days Timau Chogoria route package includes professional guide support, quality camping equipment, and carefully planned acclimatization days that make your Mt Kenya hiking tour both safe and deeply rewarding. The 7 days Timau Chogoria route takes you past the legendary Lake Ellis, the serene Mugi Hill, and the awe-inspiring Gorges Valley, landscapes that make every Mt Kenya hiking tour memorable. When you choose our 7 days Timau Chogoria route, you are choosing a team that is passionate about your success on the mountain.
The Timau route, the main access route on the north side of the mountain, lies in a major rain shadow. Because of this there is a very little forest on this side of the mountain. However since you are inside a low rainfall zone it generally makes for a drier safari and a more pleasant trek. The slope is gentle and because the peaks on Mount Kenya line up east to west the views from the north give you the impression you are trekking into a whole mountain range.
Highlights
- Day 1: Overnight in high altitude mountains tents
- Day 2: Camp near the Western Marania River
- Day 3: Camp at the headwaters of the Kathita East drainage
- Day 4: Hall Tarns where the beautiful rock formation known as the Temple stands guard over Lake Michelson
- Day 5: Penetrate the defenses of the Temple and descend to Lake Michelson
- Day 6: Descend to MacKinders Camp on the Naro Moru Track
- Day 7: Descend the mountain via the Naro Moru Route completing a fine circuit of Mt. Kenya