Chogoria Route Climb/Trekking Mount Kenya.

4 Days Mount Kenya Up Sirimon Down Chogoria.

What to carry.

A pair of trekking boots.

A pair of trekking boots will be ideal to carry along with you. This will help with your comfort while climbing and also avoid sliding and blisters because of the long journey.

Socks with wool.

The wool socks will help with the temperature to warm your body and also prevent blisters and have your body dry.

Down jacket.

Ideal to keep your body warm body warm because of the high temperature of the mountain. Make sure it is big enough to cover your whole body.

Gloves.

Gloves will be used to cover your hands which should be lightweight to keep your arms warm.

Waterproof clothes.

At some point in the rain forest, you might experience rain while trekking, so it is advised without taking any risks to have a raincoat with you, where it the last, which should be waterproof.

Sunglasses.

Used to protect your eyes from the rain experiences in the rain forest.

Head beanie

Trekking trousers.

Many people think of wearing heavy jeans but that is not a good practice. We usually advise using trekking trousers. We usually advise having at least 2 pairs of trousers and maybe having long underwear 

End trip.

Climb Mount Kenya | Chogoia Route
Trekking Itinerary.

Day 1. Nairobi to Nanyuki to Old Moses camp 3300m.

Drive from Nairobi to Nanyuki, where you will pick up the other team of cooks and porters, and drive for 1 hour to Sirimon Park gate 2,650 m, where the trekking starts. After clearing with the park authority, we will begin the hike through the forest, accompanied by our guides, cook, and porters, to Old Moses camp at 3,300 m. arriving in the afternoon. 9 km./ 3 hrs.

Day 2. Old Moses to Shipton camp 4200m.

After breakfast, hike through the moorland viewing high altitude flowers, animals, and bird species up the Mackinders valley to Shipton camp 4,200 m. at the bottom of the peaks. (POLE POLE). Distance: 16km. /6-7 hrs.

Day 3. Shipton Camp – Lenana Peak – Down Chogoria Route.

Climb up to Lenana Peak, 4,985 m., for sunrise and take pictures. After sunrise, you descend to meet the team on the way to Mintos camp, where you stop for breakfast. After breakfast, you continue with the hike down 5 hrs. on the Chogoria route, viewing the fascinating Gorge’s valley to Mt Kenya Anabas lodge for a hot shower, dinner, and overnight. 26 km. 12+ hrs.

Day 4. Anabas – Transfer to Nairobi.

After breakfast from 7.00 am to 8.00 am, you will meet with the crews and wish them a farewell and then walk through the forest to meet the transport vehicle through the forest to Chogoria village, and then drive back to Nairobi. 8 km. 2 hrs.

Accommodations.1 People.2 People.3 People.4 People.5 People.6 People.
Mara Sopa Lodge.$1,080$1,080$1,080$1,080$1,080$1,080
Mara Maisha.
Jambo Mara.

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What to carry.

A pair of trekking boots.

A pair of trekking boots will be ideal to carry along with you. This will help with your comfort while climbing and also avoid sliding and blisters because of the long journey.

Socks with wool.

The wool socks will help with the temperature to warm your body and also prevent blisters and have your body dry.

Down jacket.

Ideal to keep your body warm body warm because of the high temperature of the mountain. Make sure it is big enough to cover your whole body.

Gloves.

Gloves will be used to cover your hands which should be lightweight to keep your arms warm.

Waterproof clothes.

At some point in the rain forest, you might experience rain while trekking, so it is advised without taking any risks to have a raincoat with you, where it the last, which should be waterproof.

Sunglasses.

Used to protect your eyes from the rain experiences in the rain forest.

Head beanie

Trekking trousers.

Many people think of wearing heavy jeans but that is not a good practice. We usually advise using trekking trousers. We usually advise having at least 2 pairs of trousers and maybe having long underwear 

End trip.

Climb Mount Kenya | Chogoia Route
Trekking Itinerary.

Day 1. Nairobi to Nanyuki to Old Moses camp 3300m.

Drive from Nairobi to Nanyuki, where you will pick up the other team of cooks and porters, and drive for 1 hour to Sirimon Park gate 2,650 m, where the trekking starts. After clearing with the park authority, we will begin the hike through the forest, accompanied by our guides, cook, and porters, to Old Moses camp at 3,300 m. arriving in the afternoon. 9 km./ 3 hrs.

Day 2. Old Moses to Shipton camp 4200m.

After breakfast, hike through the moorland viewing high altitude flowers, animals, and bird species up the Mackinders valley to Shipton camp 4,200 m. at the bottom of the peaks. (POLE POLE). Distance: 16km. /6-7 hrs.

Day 3. Shipton Camp – Lenana Peak – Down Chogoria Route.

Climb up to Lenana Peak, 4,985 m., for sunrise and take pictures. After sunrise, you descend to meet the team on the way to Mintos camp, where you stop for breakfast. After breakfast, you continue with the hike down 5 hrs. on the Chogoria route, viewing the fascinating Gorge’s valley to Mt Kenya Anabas lodge for a hot shower, dinner, and overnight. 26 km. 12+ hrs.

Day 4. Anabas – Transfer to Nairobi.

After breakfast from 7.00 am to 8.00 am, you will meet with the crews and wish them a farewell and then walk through the forest to meet the transport vehicle through the forest to Chogoria village, and then drive back to Nairobi. 8 km. 2 hrs.

Accommodations.1 People.2 People.3 People.4 People.5 People.6 People.
Mara Sopa Lodge.$1,080$1,080$1,080$1,080$1,080$1,080
Mara Maisha.
Jambo Mara.

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