Mount Kenya Chogoria-Naromoru Route(6 days)
Overview
Hiking up via the Chogoria Route and descending through the Sirimon Route is one of the most scenic ways to explore Mount Kenya. The Chogoria side is famous for dramatic landscapes gorges, lakes, and wide valleys making the ascent gradual and visually rewarding. After reaching the summit area, the descent through sirimon rote is more direct and faster, passing through alpine terrain into moorland and forest. This combination is popular because it offers the best scenery on the way up and the quickest exit on the way down.
Included/Exclude
- Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation.
- Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
- Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
- Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Services of a professional guide, porters and skilled cook
- Treated water on the trek.
- Start and finish Nairobi
- Training cost and purchase of mountain gear.
- Emergency evacuation cover USD. 25.00 from rescue.co
- Meals outside the mountain
- Other Items not mentioned above
- Accommodation before/after the trek
- Trekking gears
- Tips
- Items of personal nature
- Airport transfers
- Visa and International flights
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Pickup from Nairobi at 6:00am and drive to Chogoria gate.
Heavy snacks prepared by the chef is served shortly after arrival at bandas Lodge.
After lunch we will start our hike to Lake Ellis (camp)through Hargenia forest and tussock grass. We cross a stream before passing a fisheries station on the right but still under the beautiful Hargenia trees. After an hour moderate walk we exit the forest and into the moorland, the Road End camp is an hour or so. Along the trails, we enjoy views of Mugi Hill and the Giant Billiard Table. Visit River Nithi and Nithi falls enroute to lake Ellis.
- Take a short walk to familiarize ourselves with the surroundings.
- Return to campsite.
- Supper is served.
- Retire for sleep at own convenient time.
Its a beautiful morning by the lake, be sure to wake up early to catch the sunrise, as the first light hits the undisturbed waters except for trouts in their wake to feed. After breakfast, we follow the track through heather and the golden moorland. After 30 minutes we get to one of the streams that drain into the Nithi falls, we can refill our water bottles here as we take our first water break. From here its an uphill task emerging from the valley and behind us bidding Lake Ellis goodbye. After 2-3 hrs up we get to the intersection of the traditional Chogoria route and our path. This will be our Lunch break point. As we enjoy our lunch we now also from this point have a glimpse of Lake Michaelson.
After lunch and some good rest, we start again following the main trail up Mintos Camp and then branch off to the left after 20 minutes. From this point it’s a gentle uphill to the Camp. From the camp if the mountain is not shy reveals the two main peaks Lenana and Batian. In the afternoon if our energies are still up we can take a walk to Mintos Tarn and also down to the Temple- beautiful rock formation 20 minutes down the camp. Later in the evening early dinner is served and we retire to our tents for a good rest and prepare for an early morning summit.
Start: Lake Ellis (3455m)
Finish: Mintos Camp (4200m)
Altitude: ↑ 745m
Walking time: 6-7h
-Breakfast
-Lunch & overnight at mintos
Today we begin our trek ascending up along the foot of huge rock walls.
From the top, we`ll have an excellent view of Mt. Kenya. After ascending for a couple of hours you reach Tooth Col. From here you traverse until you reach the Austrian Hut for dinner and overnight.
Walking time: 4-5hrs
-Breakfast
-Lunch & overnight at Austrian Camp
The trail from Austrian Hut to Point Lenana is a short but steep alpine ascent covering about 0.9 km with roughly 195 m elevation gain. It follows a rocky, high-altitude path where thin air makes the climb feel tougher than the distance suggests. Most hikers start before dawn so they can reach the summit at sunrise, enjoying clear views and calmer weather before descending.
Depart Austrian Hut → 3:30 AM
Summit arrival → 5:30–6:00 AM
Sunrise → ~6:20 AM (varies slightly by season)
Starting altitude: ~4,790 m
Summit altitude: 4,985 m
Altitude gain: ≈ 195 m
Distance: ~0.9 km (one way)
Time: 45 min – 1.5 hrs depending on pace.
After breakfast, you will start your way down Met Station Camp where we finish your hike. Along the trail, just turn and look back to where you came from a clear line of the Mount Kenya Batian Climb from Teleki Valley. You are expected at the Met Station at 11.30am spend you night here or board our transfer vehicle to Nairobi
- Mackinders camp=4300m above sea level
- Walking time: 6-7h
- Distance-11km
- Lunch & overnight at Met station
After breakfast, descend by hiking for approximately 3hrs through the rainforest which is 9km to Naro Moru Gate at 2,600m. From the gate, you will connect with your transport to Naro Moru Town for lunch. Take an onward transfer back to Nairobi, arriving at approximately 3pm, B,L
Note:
- The climb is very dependent on the weather especially when climbing Nelion & Batian
- The final call on the safety of the climb is on the climbing guide. A guide may call off the climb if the weather is not conducive
Bookings;
For reservations, please pay a deposit of 30% for confirmation and clear the remaining balance 3 days before starting date.
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