Inclusion on package cost:

• Transport between Nairobi and Nanyuki on a shared shuttle bus.
• Private transfer Chogoria town to start point.
• Private transfer Old Moses to Nanyuki town.
• Entrance fees.
• Accommodations on the mentioned bandas, huts and campsite.
• Professional mountain guide, porters and chef.
• Meals starting with lunch and finishing with lunch.

Day 1: Nairobi – Chogoria Camp.

The Chogoria down Sirimon adventure starts with a pick up from Nairobi Hotel the shuttle bus to Nanyuki arriving in time for Lunch. Later a 4X4 will transfer you the start point where we cover 4 hours hiking adventure via Bamboo forest to arrive at Kenya wildlife service entrance of Chogoria Bandas. Late afternoon is good for an optional walk to acclimatize, later dinner and overnight.

• 4 Hours hiking adventure.
• 3000 meters above sea level.
• 10 kms distance to be covered.
• Habitat: Lush forest and Bamboo forest.

Day 2: Chogoria Bandas – Lake Ellis.

Breakfast and commence the hiking adventure with spectacular views of rolling hills and peaks of Batian and Nelion. The hiking is short and we arrive at the camp before noon, relax as you wait for hot lunch. Afternoon enjoy the views around Lake Ellis to acclimatize more and prepare for high attitudes. An evening walk before sunset to Mugi Hill can be a great idea to end the day and will make your ascent a lot easier as well, dinner and overnight at Lake Ellis.

• 3 – 4 Hours hiking adventure.
• 12 kms distance covered.
• 3,460 meters above the sea level.
• Habitat: Montane forest.

Day 3: Lake Ellis – Lake Michaelson.

We start the day with a cup of tea from our chef as we enjoy the beautiful views from here. Enjoy a beautiful walk which takes you up the along the ridge overlooking the Gorges valley as we approach the Lake Michaelson. Break for lunch with the spectacular views of the lake Michaelson, continue with the hiking adventure and descend to Lake Michaelson campsite top relax. Evening if flexible you can enjoy a short Nature walk, dinner and overnight.

• 5 – 6 Hours hiking adventure.
• 15 kms distance covered.
• 4100 meters above sea level.
• Habitat: Moorland

Day 4: Lake Michaelson – Austrian Huts.

After breakfast and views of the sunrise, between 0830 hrs and 0900 hrs we start a beautiful hiking around the peaks. There are so many little tarns you will encounter on this hiking. We arrive at the Austrian hut in time for hot lunch. Later afternoon you can wander around as you enjoy the views and prepare for the summit. We advise you have dinner early and sleep also early so as to be ready on time for attempting the summit.

• 4 – 5 Hours hiking adventure.
• 15 kms distance covered.
• 4,670 meters above the sea level.
• Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Day 5: Austrian Huts – Point Lenana – Old Moses – Sirimon Gate – Nairobi.

Early morning at around 0200 hrs enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and get ready to start the attempt to the summit Point Lenana. We arrive at the summit before sunrise for great and amazing views, enjoy sunrise and take great pictures. The descent takes you down the southern side along the Sirimon route and the rain forest where you will brunch at the Mackinder valley.

Enjoy the final walk down to Old Moses camp, relax a bit as you wait for a vehicle for transfer to Nanyuki for a shuttle bus to Nairobi. Upon arrival pick up and transfer to your Nairobi hotel at least to enjoy a great bath, relax and prepare for other Kenya safari destinations or other safari packages.

• 9 – 11 Hours hiking adventure.
• 6 kms ascent and 21 kms descend covered.
• Point Lenana Peak 4,985 meters above sea level.
• Habitat: stone scree, ice capped summit and rain forest.

List of Hiking Adventure Gears.

• Sleeping bag mountain type.
• Waterproof Hiking boots with ankle support, comfortable enough to protect your feet and offer support on the rugged terrain.
• Fleece jackets.
• Thermal underwear’s for keeping warm during the chilly nights.
• Waterproof jackets as we will cover rain forests.
• Sleeping bag as well as sleeping pads, a good quality and mountain type for comfortable nights.
• Headlamp or flashlight mostly for early morning trekking towards the Lenana peak.
• Water bottle or hydration bladder.