Sirimon - Chogoria (5 Days) - RWM 233
Day 1: Nairobi to Sirimon
Leave Nairobi at 9am. 9km 3-4 hour ascent of 690m, arriving at
Naro Moru town at 1pm. After lunch proceed to Mau Mau Caves for
a 14km nature walk. Overnight at camp.
Day 2: Sirimon Gate to Old Moses
After breakfast leave at 8.30am for a one and a half hour drive
to Sirimon Gate. Follow the track as it winds uphill through the
forest and then across a small stream. On the left is Judmaier
Camp at 3340m. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Old Moses to Shipton's Camp
Judmaier Camp to Shipton's Camp 15km, 6-7 hours to ascend 890m.
After breakfast leave at 7.30am going uphill for one hour to the
junction of Liki North, crossing Ontulilli River and go to the
top ridge overlooking Mackinder's Valley. After mid-day picnic
lunch, proceed to Shipton's Camp. 4200m. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Point Lenana
Wake at 2.30am. Have tea and biscuits and start ascending at 3am.
755m ascent towards a steep ridge of scree passing the Square
Tarn until you reach Point Lenana at 4985m. You get here at around
6.30am for the sunrise. If weather is clear, Mount Kiliminjaro's
Kibo and Mawenzi peaks are visible. Descend down to Mintos Hut
at 4200m for full breakfast. Thereafter to the Gorges Valley viewing
Hall Tarns and Lake Michaelson, Lake Ellis and Vivien Falls. Dinner
and overnight at Chogoria Bandas.
Day 5: Chogoria to Nairobi
After breakfast descend for a long walk, 32km through the bamboo
forest to Chogoria town to and transport back to Nairobi.
Best of Mt Kenya Hiking - RWM 235
DAY 1: Nairobi to
Naro Moru
Leave Nairobi to Naro Moru arriving at Lunchtime. After lunch
proceed to Naro Moru Park Gate and start hiking from this point
to the Met. Station a distance of 9 km, which takes 3 hours. Dinner
and overnight.
DAY 2: Naro Moru
to Mackinders Camp
After breakfast continue ascent to Mackinders Camp for dinner
and overnight.
DAY 3: Mackinders
Camp to Austrian Hut to Point Lenana to Mountain Bandas
Wake up at around 2.30 am and attempt Point Lenana via Austrian
Hut. After Point Lenana at 4985m descend down to Mintos Hut for
breakfast then continue further down to Mountain Bandas with picnic
lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight at the Bandas.
DAY 4: Meru Mountain
Bandas to Chogoria to Nairobi
After an early breakfast leave the mountain via the Bamboo forest
to Chogoria village. After lunch take your transport back to Nairobi
where the tour ends.
