5 Days Sirimon Down Chogoria
Overview
Route description - Sirimon route is considered by many to represent Mt Kenya one of the easiest routes to reach Point Lenana. The route is on dry side of the mountain and affords walks through old growth forest on lower slopes and giant heather, Alpine flowers and lobelia in higher elevations.
VIEWS AND BREATHTAKING SCENARY
- Gorges Valley
- Picnic Lunch
- Nithi Falls
- Mackinders Valley Wildlife
- Mugi Hill
- Bamboo Forest
- Lake Ellis
- Mau Mau Caves
Included/Excluded
- Mountain climbing guides
- Private Transport
- International Flights
Tour Plan
Day 1
Leave Nairobi at 8.00 am to Nanyuki, which normally takes 4hrs drive, arriving at 12.00, then proceed to Mt Kenya National Park Sirimon gate, picnic lunch will be provided. After lunch, follow the track uphill for 10 kms forking left at the junction to reach Old Moses camp which is situated at 3,300m. The ascent from Sirimon gate to Old Moses is 690m. Dinner/overnight.
Day 2
After breakfast, ascend the west side of the Valley,over a ridge, then down into the Mackinders Valley to meet the direct route, taking one to two hours. From here,follow the Mackinders Valley to reach Shipton camp, a total of 4 hours from Liki to Shipton camp at 4,250m. Dinner/overnight.
Day 3
Wake up at 2.00 a.m., have tea and biscuits, then leave at 3.00 am. for the Lenana summit. This section is a long, hard slog, and the path is indistinct in places. Continue walking across a tough scree, until you come across Harris Tarn. From Harris Tarn, continue up the North face of Point Lenana 4,985m, reaching the summit after approx., 45 minutes for the sunrise at 6.30 a.m.
After enjoying the views and taking your pictures, descend down to Mintos but 4,250m for your overnight stay.
Day 4
After breakfast continue descending down to Meru Mount Kenya Bandas above Chogoria, following the Gorges Valley. down to Lake Ellis it will take 5 hours and have Dinner/overnight at Silva Montana Hotel.
Day 5
After morning breakfast, Check out of the Silva Montana hotel back to Nairobi.