Sirimon Down Chogoria Routeo Safaris
MMKSM 08MKT 5 Days
Sirimon Down Chogoria Routeo Safaris
Summary
Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the dry side of mountain which
offers some of the finest walking.
Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The
route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is
adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the
mountain
Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp)
3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours.
Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it
winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs.
About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m
for dinner and overnight, L, D
Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp
6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction.
After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go
right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue
uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the
valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m,
B,L,D
Day 3: Shipton Camp - acclimatisation day
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg
Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight, B,L,D.
Day 4: Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate)
6 hrs, 14km, 785m ascent
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing
visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am,
taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut, 2hrs, for
breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and
overnight, B, L, D
Day 5: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to
Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to
Nairobi, B,L
Included in the price:
-We guarantee price and trek on confirmation
-Nairobi return airport transfers
-Transfer to and from Nairobi
-Full board accommodation on the trek.
-Meals as described - B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
-Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-1 night at the base town of Nanyuki
-4 nights on Mount Kenya in huts
-Service of an experienced English speaking professional Mountain guide with
several years of successful climb.
-Service of porters and skilled cook on the mountain
-Success rate of over 90%
-The tour to start and finish Nairobi
-Treated water on the trek
-Mount Kenya Climb certificate for successful trekkers
Excluded:
-Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before and after the
trek and climbing gears
-International flights
-Visas to Kenya
-Items of personal nature
-Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
