4 Days Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure – Sirimon Down Chogoria Route

Safari Highlights

- Summit Point Lenana (4,985m) at sunrise.
- Diverse ecosystems: forest, moorland, alpine desert.
- Wildlife encounters: monkeys, antelopes, and birdlife.
- Stunning Mackinder Valley views.

Embark on an unforgettable Mount Kenya Hiking adventure combining the scenic Sirimon Route with the dramatic descent through Chogoria. This 4‑day trek offers diverse landscapes, from lush montane forests and moorlands to alpine peaks and glacial valleys. The highlight is summiting Point Lenana (4,985m), the most accessible trekking peak of Mount Kenya, before descending through the breathtaking Gorges Valley and Lake Michaelson. This itinerary is ideal for hikers seeking a short but rewarding expedition with panoramic views, rich biodiversity, and cultural immersion.

Itineraries Expand all

Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon Gate – Old Moses Camp.

- Distance: ~9 km

- Altitude: 2,650m (Sirimon Gate) → 3,300m (Old Moses Camp)

- Hiking Hours: 3–4 hours

Scenic Views: Dense montane forest, giant bamboo, wildlife such as colobus monkeys and forest antelopes.

Begin your Mount Kenya Hiking journey with a private transfer to Sirimon Gate. Trek through lush forest and moorland to Old Moses Camp, perfect for acclimatization.
Day 2: Old Moses Camp – Shipton Camp.

- Distance: ~14 km

- Altitude: 3,300m → 4,200m

- Hiking Hours: 6–7 hours

Scenic Views: Moorland landscapes, Mackinder Valley, giant lobelias, and views of Batian and Nelion peaks.

A challenging day of Mount Kenya Hiking as you ascend gradually to Shipton Camp, surrounded by dramatic alpine scenery.
Day 3: Shipton Camp – Point Lenana – Mount Kenya Bandas (Chogoria)

- Distance: ~20 km (including summit push and descent)

- Altitude: 4,200m → 4,985m (Point Lenana) → 2,950m (Bandas)

- Hiking Hours: 10–12 hours

Scenic Views: Sunrise at Point Lenana, panoramic views of Mount Kenya peaks, Gorges Valley, Lake Michaelson.

The highlight of your Mount Kenya Hiking adventure: a pre‑dawn summit attempt to Point Lenana. After celebrating at the peak, descend via the Chogoria Route to Mount Kenya Bandas.
Day 4: Mount Kenya Bandas – Chogoria Town – Nairobi.

- Distance: ~10 km hike + road transfer

- Altitude: 2,950m → 2,000m (Chogoria Town) → Nairobi

- Hiking Hours: 2–3 hours trekking + 4–5 hours’ drive

Scenic Views: Gorges Valley cliffs, waterfalls, rolling hills, and farmlands.

Conclude your Mount Kenya Hiking expedition with a scenic descent to Chogoria Town, followed by a private transfer back to Nairobi.