Mount Kenya Trekking: Sirimon – Chogoria-4 days

Nairobi - Sirimon gate- Old Moses camp. ( 3,300m) 3-4 hrs, 9km walk, 680m ascent. Morning pick up by our driver,drive to Nanyuki equator crossing line to the Sirimon Park gate (2655m) for lunch From the gate, we trek up through the magnificent mountkenya baboo forest,to the giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first camp (Old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 - 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.

follow the uphill track to the 2 junction (likii and shiptons junction). After a water break, you continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North River and continue uphill observation point of Mackinders Valley from where there are spectacular views up the valley towards the Shipton Camp. This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glaciers. The resident population is of Rock hyrax and sunbirds.

Kick-off at 3.am to reach point Lenana in time for the African sunrise. The climb starts on frozen loose rocks and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. With a good Moon, you barely need a torch. Without a Moon, then the pollution-free sky bangs on the ground giving you as good a view of the stars as almost anywhere on Earth. The climb takes 3 -4 hrs upon clear weather view of Mount Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. Descend to Minto's hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya bandas along the gorges valley where you can enjoy good views of The Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom rocks and Giant billiards table. Dinner and overnight at the mountkenya bunkers camp.

After breakfast, drive or descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet vehicle for transfer to Chogoria town and further to Nairobi arriving by 17:00hrs.