5 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon – Chogoria Route
Day 1 Nairobi -Sirimon Gate -Old Moses Camp-3,300 m
Day 2 Old Moses -Shipton’s Camp -4,200 m
Day 3 Acclimatization at Shipton’s / short hike -4,200 m
Day 4 Summit (Point Lenana 4,985 m) -Descend to Mintos Hut (4,200 m)
Day 5 Mintos -Chogoria Gate -Return to Nairobi exit trek
Highlights of this route:
Rich wildlife on Sirimon side.
Alpine vegetation and dramatic Mackinder’s Valley.
Sunrise summit at Point Lenana.
Scenic descent via Gorges Valley, waterfalls, and lakes on Chogoria side.