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 trek is 3 nights in mountain huts and 2 nights camping. Nonetheless, if you prefer to camp you can do so on all nights on the mountain.
Additional Info:
The Most Complete Mount Kenya Experience: 6 Days of Pure Alpine Adventure. If you’re searching for the ultimate Mount Kenya trek, the 6 days Chogoria Sirimon route is the answer. This extraordinary traverse combines the most scenic ascent on the mountain with the most gradual, wildlife-rich descent, creating a complete, deeply satisfying alpine adventure. The Chogoria route Mt Kenya is globally celebrated for its dramatic landscapes, iconic lakes, and raw wilderness beauty. When you pair it with the Mount Kenya Sirimon route for your descent, you get two completely different mountain experiences in one unforgettable journey. The 6 days Chogoria Sirimon route is simply the finest way to explore this magnificent peak.
The Chogoria route Mt Kenya takes you through some of the most breathtaking terrain in all of Africa. Ascending through ancient montane forest, vast moorlands, and glacial valleys, the 6 days Chogoria Sirimon route introduces you to iconic landmarks including Lake Ellis, the dramatic Gorges Valley, and the crystal-clear Hall Tarns. Every trekker who experiences the Chogoria route Mt Kenya agrees, no other trail on the mountain matches this level of natural spectacle. The Mount Kenya climbing Sirimon route descent then rewards you with open valleys, diverse wildlife sightings, and a gradual, knee-friendly exit from the mountain.
Highlights
- Day 1: Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km walk, 950m 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 – Austrian hut 4,700m(top hut) 4 hrs, 7km, 500m ascent
- Day 5: Austrian camp – Pt Lenana – Old Moses. 6 hrs, 20km, 285m ascent – 1,400m descent
- Day 6: Old Moses camp – Nairobi. 2 hrs, 9km, 680m descent