5 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon / Chogoria Route
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Begin your journey with a morning departure from Nairobi, accompanied by a mountain guide, arriving in Nanyuki for lunch. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and visiting the Mau Mau caves before having dinner and an overnight stay in a Nanyuki hotel. On day two, drive to Sirimon Park Gate and hike for five hours to Old Moses Camp (3,330m) for meals and overnight at the hut. Day three involves a hike from Old Moses Camp through Mackinder’s Valley to Shipton Hut (4,200m) for dinner and an overnight stay. On day four, start early to hike to Point Lenana (4,985m) for breathtaking views, then descend to Mintos (4,250m) for breakfast, continue to Road-head for lunch, and reach Chogoria Bandas for dinner and overnight. The final day includes an early walk to Chogoria Gate, a transfer to Chogoria town for lunch, and a return to Nairobi in the late afternoon, having conquered Mt. Kenya. Note: The last 32km from Chogoria Bandas to the Park Gate can be partially walked, with an optional Jeep transfer available at an extra cost.