5 Days Mt. Kenya Trek: Sirimon Down Chogoria is a guided trekking package offered by Bush & Events Africa that spans five days and covers a route from Sirimon to Chogoria on Mount Kenya. The adventure begins at the Sirimon Park Gate at an altitude of 2440 meters, where you follow a track through forests that transition into heathlands after about three hours of hiking. After approximately 3.5 hours, the trail leads to Judmier Camp at 3300 meters for dinner and overnight stay. The journey continues over the following days, offering you the opportunity to experience the diverse landscapes and ecosystems of Mount Kenya, culminating in a descent towards Chogoria. This trek provides you with a challenging yet rewarding experience in one of Kenya’s most iconic natural settings.

Day 1: Nairobi-Nanyuki-Old Moses

Depart to Nanyuki for lunch later proceed to the Sirimon Park Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill through 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.

Day 2: Judmier Camp – Shipton Camp 6-7hrs,

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

Day 3: Shipton Camp – Circuit Walk to Austrian Hut

After breakfast you will Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Austrian hut for dinner and overnight at the campsite. (Your guide will provide with updates on the situations up).

Day 4: Austrian Hut – Point Lenana – Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate)

Day 4: Austrian Hut – Point Lenana – Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 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 – put up tent.

ChogoriaBandas – Chogoria– Nairobi

Early morning Descend 2 hrs walk - 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village at an extra cost, where you will connect with your shared transfer vehicle back to Nairobi or walk the 32 Kilometers. arriving in Nairobi in the evening drop at the Hotel or at the Airport to connect your flight back home.