Your Route Map
Explore the main stages of the Chogoria Route. The image is a planning illustration, not a navigation map; follow your licensed mountain guide on the trail.
Expedition Overview
5 Days Mount Kenya Chogoria to Sirimon Trek is a 5 day journey focused on Mount Kenya. Discover Lake Ellis and the Gorges Valley, summit Point Lenana and descend along Sirimon on a scenic five day Mount Kenya traverse. Each stage is designed around the distinctive landscapes and changes in altitude along this route, from the approach trail to the summit region or scenic turnaround point.
Route experience
For the daily programme, follow the sequence shown below. Named stages include Chogoria Bandas, Lake Ellis Camp, Mintos Camp, Old Moses Camp. Descriptions explain what to expect each day, including the type of terrain, opportunities for gradual acclimatization and the likely demands of longer walking stages. Exact start times are set by the guide around weather, group readiness and local regulations.
What makes this Mount Kenya itinerary distinctive?
Mount Kenya routes cross forest, moorland and exposed alpine terrain. The best preparation includes day hikes with elevation gain, footwear already used on long walks and layered clothing for cold or wet conditions. Point Lenana is a nontechnical trekking objective, while Batian and Nelion are separate technical mountaineering ascents.
Route and itinerary notes
Chogoria is known for dramatic gorges, alpine lakes and scenic high ridges. The daily route stages are described individually in the itinerary below.
Booking arrangements
Olengugih Safaris will confirm park and guide arrangements, equipment support, accommodation, meals, transport, safety provisions and travel insurance requirements in the final written quotation. The itinerary and duration are offered for planning and enquiry; prices and services shown by third-party operators are not automatically included in this package.
Climbing Itinerary
Nairobi to Chogoria Bandas
Chogoria Bandas to Lake Ellis
Lake Ellis to Mintos Camp
Point Lenana summit and traverse to Old Moses
Old Moses to Sirimon Gate and Nairobi
Inclusions
- Guided Mount Kenya trekking itinerary via Chogoria and Sirimon
- Local mountain guide support during scheduled hiking days
- Pre-trek briefing covering route, weather, equipment and altitude awareness
- Daily trail coordination and pacing guidance throughout the trek
- Coordination of planned overnight camps or huts shown in the final itinerary
- Meals and drinking-water arrangements specified in the confirmed quotation
- Assistance with park-entry and trailhead arrangements for the agreed route
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights unless specifically included in the quotation
- Visa, eTA or other entry-document charges where applicable
- Travel insurance, including trekking, medical treatment and emergency evacuation cover
- Personal clothing, boots, sleeping bags and other equipment or rental costs
- Guide, porter, ranger and driver gratuities
- Optional activities, personal purchases and beverages not listed as included
- Any park, camping, rescue or conservation fees not expressly included in the confirmed quotation
- Extra accommodation, transfers or meals outside the agreed itinerary
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