Best 6 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Chogoria Route

This 6 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Chogoria Route is a guided trekking experience lasting six days that takes hikers through the scenic and diverse landscapes of Mount Kenya via the Chogoria Route. The journey includes stops at various camps and huts along the way, such as Old Moses Camp, Shipton Huts, Lenana Point, and Mintos, offering opportunities for acclimatization and exploration. Participants will have the chance to witness breathtaking views, including sunrise from Lenana Point, with support from experienced guides and porters. The trek culminates in a descent back to Chogoria town before returning to Nairobi.

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ExploreBest 6 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Chogoria Route with africa Natural Tours,This route offers a unique experience and surveys two of the major valleys of Mt. Kenya. The Sirimon route up passes through rolling hillsides covered with unique high elevation vegetation. At this high elevation Mount Kenya climbing enthusiasts have a fine view of the scenery of forest moorland and the sight of glaciers at the equator is quite spectacular. As you trek on Mount Kenya you will meet with Columbus monkey, elephant or buffalo. This walk on Mount Kenya takes you up the mountain via the Sirimon route with unforgettable scenes of the diverse vegetation. You will also touch ice and snow on the equator.

Day One (1): Nairobi to Chogoria

We depart Nairobi from the airport or your hotel and head to Chogoria town arriving in time for lunch at the Transit Motel. The journey takes 3 to 3.5 hours. Afternoon will be spent walking around the town for acclimatization. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel

Day Two (2): Chogoria to Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas)

Mount Kenya After breakfast we take 4×4 Jeeps and drive for 11 Km halfway to the lodge where we start our trek through the dense bamboo forest for distance of 11 km up to the Bandas for lunch. Afternoon will be spent walking around the lodge with a view of beautiful sceneries. Dinner and overnight at the Meru Mount Kenya Bandas.(accommodation at Bandas is of single beds. Hot shower and bone fire self-catering bandas).

Day Three (3): Meru Mount Kenya Bandas to Mintos Hut

After breakfast leave the lodge for Mintos Hut for a distance of 15 km. Uphill having our lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Mintos Campsite

Day Four (4): Mintos to Summit – Mackinders

After per-dawn breakfast we leave the campsite at 2.00 am. For the summit arriving at 6.30 am for sunrise, Kilimanjaro and the coast line Views. After 10 to 15 minutes of photography we descend via Austrian Hut to Mackinder’s Camp for breakfast hence spend the whole day enjoying beautiful views. Dinner and overnight at Mackinder’s Camp

Day Five (5): Point Lenana-Chogoria

Departing early in the morning, proceed through Lewis Glacier to Point Lenana (4985m) arriving in the morning. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos Hut for full breakfast. Later descend along the famous Gorges Valley to Chogoria campsite. Dinner and overnight will be provided..

Day Six (6): Chogoria- Nairobi

After breakfast, set on morning journey to Chogoria (32km). 4WD vehicles are provided but during the bad weather, climbers have to walk some distance as vehicles may not reach the bandas. From Chogoria transport is provided back to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon.