5 Day Hike Mt Kenya

5 Day Hike Mt Kenya

Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa.The peaks of the mountain include Batian 5,199 m, Nelion5,188 m and Point-Lenana 4,985 m. Mt Kenya is located in central province in the republic of Kenya. the surrounding areas include Meru, Embu, Laikipia, Kirinyaga, Nyeri and Isiolo counties which are very close to the equator (16.5 KM). the Moutain derives its name from Kirinyaga which means "the place of God". We will tell you more once you join us.

Option 1: Chogoria - Sirimon

Day 1:Chogoria Town - Chogoria Gate 2950m;10km

Drive from Chogoria town for 22km and hike for another 10km to Chogoria gate about 2950m for our first night.

Day 2:Chogoria Gate - Lake Ellis 3400m;8km

Hike from Chogoria gate to lake Ellis about 3400m where we get the chance to hike Mugi hill 3541m and later settle at the lake side for our second night.

Day 3:Lake Ellis - Mintos Hut 4297;10km

Leave the lake Ellis and head to Mintos hut 4297m through a scenic view from the Gorges valley,

Day 4: Mintos Hut-Point Lenana - Shiptons Camp- Old Moses Camp 3300m;20km

Hiking starts at 2:30 am to point Lenana (4985m) to catch the sunrise and a glorious peak view from the top and later descend to Shiptons camp 4200m for breakfast and head down to Old Moses camp 3300m for our fourth night.

Day 5:Old Moses camp to Sirimon Gate;9km

Walk for 9km from the Old moses camp to Sirimon gate for transport to Nanyuki town.

Option 2: (Sirimon - Sirimon )

Day 1:Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent

Leave Nanyuki town and Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 2650m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest . About 3.5 hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m.

Day2:Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent

After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Then contouring through the Moorland and crossing Likii North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks.

Day 3:Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier 3-4hrs, 4km, (back 2-3hrs, 4km)

Leave at 3am towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, to catch the spectacular sunrise a t the top. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp.

Day 4:Shipton Camp/ Old Moses Camp 5-6hrs, 14km

After breakfast, Then contouring through the Moorland back to Old Moses Camp

Day 5:Judmaier Camp/Sirimon 2-3hrs, 9km

After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport