Mt Kenya Trek Chogoria - Sirimon Route (5 day)
Expect a challenging trek. The ascent to the base of the high peaks is steady and longer hence a real test on individual fitness. Descent through Sirimon route is more or less gradual and at a comfortable pace.
This route has been voted the best of all trekking routes in Mt Kenya as it offers you all the moments to share nature as you climb on Chogoria route .

Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we take 4x4 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for distance of 10 km up to the Mt Kenya Bandas Lodge.

Dinner and overnight at the Meru Mount Kenya Bandas Lodge (3000m)

Day 2: Leaving early, you trek on a wide track through the forest, with occasional sightings of elephant, bushbuck, buffalo and impala. Divert from the main track and trek to the base of the relatively Mugi hill (3500m). For better acclimatization, climb the hill then descend and walk to camp beside the Nithi River for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Cross the Nithi River to reach the moorlands from where you can enjoy good views of the picturesque Gorges Valley, the Temple, lakes, mushroom rocks, billiards table and the high peaks. Hike for 4-5 hours to Mintos campsite for picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Minto's (4300m)

Day 4: Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker's summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise. Descend to Shipton's camp for breakfast and a whole day's rest. Dinner and overnight at Shipton's camp (4200m)

Day 5: After breakfast, begin a 5-6 hour descent to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands and forests. Transfer to Nairobi.

Our prices above are inclusive of:

Transport.
All park fees, our own selected National Park approved guides & porters.
Food on the mountain is plentiful and prepared fresh by skilled cooks.

Typical menus include:
Breakfast - fruit, fruit juice, hot chocolate, coffee, tea, oats or muesli, egg, sausage, toast, margarine, honey and jam. Lunch - soup, chips, sandwiches, hot tea, coffee and chocolate, biscuits, pancakes with honey or jam, fruit.
A picnic lunch would have a salad, sandwiches with meat, jam or peanut butter, juice, fruit and biscuits and/or chocolate.
Supper - soup, cooked meat or vegetarian meal, fruit, variety of hot drinks.

The price does not include:

(1) Personal trekking gears ie warm clothing etc
(2) Tips.
(3) beverages.
lunch at chogoria drive back to Nairobi for your next destination.

*Guides:*Experienced guide with over 5 years minimum,equipped
guides-Trained in First aid,NOLS -National Outdoor Leadership school,Kenya
wildlife service
*Cook:* with over 10 yrs as mountain cooking with day to day menu of great
food
*Porters: *With good communication skills and own gear