5 DAYS SIRIMON – CHOGORIA TRAVERSE
(PLUS 2 DAYS HOTEL ACCOMODATION)
Tour overview
Considerd the Esiest, most scenic route the route approaches the mountain from the nothernwesrtern side
Approximately 15 km from Naanyuki Town , this is a less precipitated route compared to other routes on Mt kenya and thus makes it a more polpuler and favouble route for hikers of all fitness level.
A four or six days hiking plan is recomended.
Best time to go.
All dry seasons from January to to march, June to Mid October and December.
The Itinerary
Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta international Airport and drive to your hotel in Nairobi
Depart your Hotel after Breakfast at 8.00 am and drive to Mount Kenya gate about 45minutes drive After picking up the porters and your guide, proceed to Sirimon route on the North West of the mountain, drop off by the car at the forest edge, and make a walk of 2 to 3 hours (8 kilometers) with picnic lunch to Sirimon Park gate, arrive at the Park gate Bandas and after a cup of coffee, the group can acclimatize in the forest walk and return for overnight at Sirimon Park Gate Bandas.
After breakfast, start a 3 hour hike to Old Moses Camp 3300meters. After lunch hike for 3 hours up to Likii North for afternoon acclimatization and later return to Old Moses for the night.
After breakfast, start a 3 hour hike to Old Moses Camp 3300meters. After lunch hike for 3 hours up to Likii North for afternoon acclimatization and later return to Old Moses for the night.
Early morning breakfast and there after start the walk to Shipton’s camp. The walk takes 5 hours with a scenic view of the peak Nelion and Batian through Mackinder’s Valley with picnic lunch on the way. Arrive Shipton’s camp 4200m in the early afternoon for a short rest followed by dinner and overnight.
Early morning at 2.00 am wake up and attempt point Lenana , the walk to Point Lenana 4985m takes 3-4 hours depending on individuals pace. Later on descend for 2 hours to Mintos/Hall Tarn area for breakfast and then descend ( 5hours) through Chogoria route to Meru Bandas with picnic lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight at Meru Bandas.
A relaxed morning and after breakfast, descend through the forest and meet with the car half way, drive to Nairobi via Chogoria and Embu Town with lunch on the way and arrive in Nairobi for a relaxed afternoon and thereafter enjoy an evening private celebration dinner.
A relaxed morning and after breakfast, descend through the forest and meet with the car half way, drive to Nairobi via Chogoria and Embu Town with lunch on the way and arrive in Nairobi for a relaxed afternoon and thereafter enjoy an evening private celebration dinner.
Head out To Masaimara Safari or fly back home from Jomo Kenyatta international airport.
Price from: USD 1,900.00
INCLUDES & EXCLUDES
Includes
- All park fees
- Meals as stated on the Itinerary
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Salaries for the guides cooks, camping crew and transfer Driver.
- Fresh drinking water while on the trek.
- Camping equipments i.e tents and beddings/foam matress
- Accommodation pre and post trek
- Tips for your guide/ crew
- Items of personal Nature
- Gratuities, drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage
- Travel insurance and visa
- Personal hiking gears.
- flights
Why book with Amet Adventures
· Firsthand experience from a group of native tourism experts Means up-to-date information on the best places to visit all year round.
· A diverse mix of tours within East Africa for a chance to experience different cultures and wildlife in the region
· Best value experiences with all safety protocols implemented.
· Make a positive impact on the local community and Land.