Home Special Offers Safaris & Climbs About Us Contact Us News Agents Introductory Safaris Classic Safaris Signature Safaris Mountain Climbs Walks & Treks SPECIAL OFFERS Sirimon / Chogoria Mt Kenya Climb 5 DAYS full itinerary | prices and departures Why Mt Kenya Climb to Lenana? Hiking route, great pre Kilimanjaro or pre safari (Taste of Kenya for instance) Description This creative climb joins two of the most famous routes up Mt. Kenya, Sirimon and Chogoria, producing a remarkably diverse and spectacular trek. Sirimon coming off the west passes through the dry side of the mountain with its giant trees and rocky terrain, and the descent onto the Chogoria path is exactly different with its lush bamboo and highland forests. The final night time ascent of Lenana can be as difficult as any ascent in East Africa, but the rest of the trek is generally considered easier than either Kili or the Ruwenzoris, and this is the most likely climb for actually seeing big game. Highlights Views of all main peaks on Mt Kenya Great ascent rate Ascent to point Lenana Endemic flora & avi fauna Full Itinerary Day 1 OLD MOSES The day’s hike from the Sirimon Gate is a short 9km and ends at Old Moses Camp (3300m). This is lovely walk through lush highland rainforest, featuring the magnificent giant cedar and podocarpus trees. Large mammals can be seen on any day, but this is the most likely, with elephant and buffalo generally encountered by about half the climbers. Day 2 SHIPTON'S CAMP Considerable altitude is gained today, and most trekkers can do it in 5-6 hours. Part of this is up a steep ridge before descending into the Mackinders valley. There are some beautiful views as you leave the vegetation zone and enter tundra, with many lobelias. Overnight at Shipton’s Camp (4200m). Day 3 SHIPTON'S CAMP An important day of acclimatization, today, with a sojourn to the spectacular Kami Hut at 4350m, with many lovely alpine lakes and pools, and jutting rock formations. Return to Shipton’s Camp for overnight. (4200m). Day 4 SUMMIT AT PT. LENANA A middle-of-the-night ascent to arrive Pt. Lenana (4985m) before sunrise. Most climbers make the summit just before sunrise at 6:30a following a three-hour ascent. On a clear day, one can see Mt. Kilimanjaro to the south, Mt. Elgon to the west and the Indian Ocean to the East. Before the wind begins shortly after sunrise, the descent begins to Minos Hut for breakfast, and then to the Chogoria Bandas for dinner and overnight. Day 5 NAIROBI The morning’s 16k trek to the park gate is through a marvelous, thick and towering bamboo forest, an indication of the wet side of the mountain. Other vegetation differs as well, including massive stands of St. John’s Wort. Meet your vehicle in time for lunch in time, before an afternoon return to Nairobi. 2012 Daily Departures (Per Person Sharing) $ Per Person $ + Single Daily Departures $2,280 $85 Daily Departures $2,280 $85 Daily Departures $2,280 $85 NOTE: Programs operating over the festive season should expect a small supplement. Ask Hoopoe Worldwide about this itinerary Now Ask Hoopoe North America about this itinerary Now Please Read our TERMS & CONDITIONS page before booking. Tweet Share   Top   Home |Safaris & Climbs | About Us | Contact Us | News from The Bush | Agents | Sitemap Copyright © 2011 - Hoopoe Safaris - All Rights Reserved. British Guild of Travel Writers Silver Otter Award Best Overseas Tourism Project Years 2000 - Highly Recommended Tanzanian Association of Tour Operators     African Travel and Tourism Association       The East African Wild Life Society