Main Info
Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the dry side of mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain
Mt Kenya climbing
Chogoria Route
Chogoria route is one of the best and most scenic route both for the summit hikkers and lovers of nature mainly because of its fauna and flora. The hike through these route will takes you through dense tropical rain forest, which encircle the lower slopes of the mountain, which is home to Elephant, Cape buffalo, Leopard and primates. Then traverse the vast moorlands, past undulating grassy valleys and deep rocky gorges, through some of the most fabulous vegetation on our planet. All these is well enjoyed at the altitude below 4000M. Where also you can have a good view of highest peaks of Mt.Kenya.
| Departure | Nairobi |
Whats Included
- Transport in 4wd vehicle with roof hatches for game viewing
- Full board B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner
- All camping equipment including
- Experienced safari cooks
- Free airport transfers
- First aid kit for use by group participants
- Services of an experienced Guides/Naturalists
- Tribal Maasai Guides
- All Park and camping fees
Whats Excluded
- Drinks alcoholic drinks
- Sleeping bags-can be hired locally
- Flashlight and personal toiletries
- Towels
- Tips and extras of personal nature
Itinerary
Leave Nairobi at 7.30am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmaier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
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, B,L,D
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut (6km), 2hrs, for breakfast and 20km, 4-5hrs further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight on Mount Kenya, B,L,D
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L.
