REMK001: 7 Days Mount Kenya Chogoria - Sirimon Trek


This trek uses the most scenic ascent trail on the mountain, chiefly camping.  It allows you to explore the contrasting and picturesque scenery of Mt. Kenya. Passing  through a lush green Rain forest and thick bamboo on the way to the park gate  followed by an easy paced hike through the expansive heather and moorland zones as you enjoy good views of the picturesque Gorges Valley, the Temple, lakes, mushroom rocks, billiards table and the high peaks. . A hot shower waits for you at Mountain Rock Lodge at the base of the mountain.

DAY 1: NAIROBI - CHOGORIA PARK GATE (3000M)
Depart by 0800hrs for a drive to Chogoria. Pass through the central agricultural country to arrive at the Chogoria Village. Lunch on arrival. The vehicle will drop you within the Chogoria forest (2600m) to offer you the chance to hike the remaining distance to the Park gate (3000m). The montane forest is lush and green with several plant species such as Podo and cedar while the Bamboo belt is dense and luxuriant. Both zones are home to hundreds of wildlife species.

DAY 2: CHOGORIA PARK GATE - NITHI RIVER CAMP (3300M)
Hike for 3-4 hours to the Roadhead Camp (3300m), which is located along Nithi River. There are occasional sightings of elephant, bushbuck, buffalo and impala during the walk through the forest. Optional climb to the peak of Mugi hill (3500m) before heading on to the camp or an alternative visit to the Nithi Falls to enjoy the splendid beauty of the lower valley.

DAY 3: NITHI RIVER CAMP - MINTOS CAMPSITE (4300M)
Leave the camp early and hike for 5 hours along the edge of Gorges Valley to Mintos/Hall Tarn camp(4300m). A chance to catch one of the best views of the awe-inspiring Gorges Valley. Other fascinating scenery includes lakes, the Temple, mushroom rocks, Billiards Table, the high peaks ahead and several species of unique montane plants and flowers.

DAY 4: MINTOS CAMPSITE – LENANA (4985M) -SHIPTONS CAMP (4200M)
Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about 3-4 hours to Point Lenana (4985m), 'the hikers’ summit', arriving there in time to see the African sunrise. After the summit conquest descend to Shipton’s (4200m) for breakfast. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 5: SHIPTONS CAMP – OLDMOSES CAMP (3300M)
Descend to Oldmoses Camp for dinner and overnight

DAY 6: OLD MOSES – MOUNTAIN ROCK LODGE

Descend to sirimon park gate from where you meet with vehicles for transfer to Mountain Rock lodge for Shower and lunch. Dinner and Overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge.

 

DAY 7: MT. KENYA - NAIROBI

Leave after breakfast for a three hour drive to Nairobi.