5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Package – Point Lenana (4,985m) | Chogoria Route Up, Sirimon Route Down

The adventure

Experience the mountains with certified guides, curated routes,  and unmatched safety. Your journey to the summit starts here.   Get Your Technical Climb Plan 5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Package – Point Lenana (4,985m) | Chogoria Route Up, Sirimon Route Down The Chogoria route is our recommended African Climbing Tour and arguably the most magnificent ascent route to the summit area of Mount Kenya. It is the driest route up the mountain and the walk beside the is truly spectacular. The descent by the Sirimon route takes one through some beautiful forest tracks and completes the traverse of the mountain. .

Highlights

• Summit Point Lenana (4,985m) – the highest trekking peak
• Hike through the most scenic route on Mount Kenya
• Visit Lake Ellis, Nithi Waterfall, and Gorges Valley
• Experience sunrise from the summit
• Descend via the Sirimon route, offering different landscapes
• Trek through multiple vegetation zones in Mount Kenya National Park

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1

   Nairobi -  Chogoria - Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km walk, 650m ascent

   Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch.  After lunch, we drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for a distance of 10 km to the Mt Kenya Bandas. Dinner and overnight at the Meru Mount Kenya Bandas.

2. Day 2

   Mt Kenya Bandas - Lake Ellis Campsite ( 3,450m) 4hrs, 9km, 550m ascent

   . After breakfast and sorting of porter loads, we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace. A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni, and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near road head, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch on the banks of a stream, then it's time to cut up the left-hand hillside to our camp at about 3,450m.

3. Day 3

   Lake Ellis - Minto`s Camp. ( 4,200m) 4 hrs, 12km, 750m ascen - SUMMIT

   Wake up early and follow a ridge up the mountain for about 3 hours to eventually join the tourist track on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. Breath-taking views over the Gorges Valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Lunch is served at a small stream crossing, before continuing for a further hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and our night's rest. The afternoon is spent relaxing at camp, though a 10-minute walk to the "Temple" is well worth the effort.  This is a 150 meters vertical cliff that gets its name from the position visitors often a

4. Day 4

   Minto`s - Pt Lenana ( 4,985m)- Old Moses camp. 8-9 hrs, 785 ascent, 1,685 descent, 19km

   Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4,985m), the hiker's summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise. Descend to Shipton camp for breakfast. After breakfast, begin a 4-5-hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to Old Moses camp (3,300m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp.Dinner and overnight at Old Moses camp

5. Day 5

   Old Moses camp - Nairobi- 3 hrs

   After early morning breakfast and transfer back to Nairobi arriving late afternoon..

What's included & excluded

Difficulty & fitness level

Moderate

A solid trekking fitness base is needed. Aim for regular walks or cardio 4–6 weeks before departure. No technical skills required.

Best season

January–March & July–October