7-Day Mount Kenya Hiking Through The Sirimon Chogoria Route

Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki – Old Moses Hut

• Morning: Depart Nairobi and drive to Nanyuki.
• Afternoon: Visit Nanyuki town for shopping and lunch. Proceed to Sirimon Park Gate and hike to Old Moses Hut (3,300 meters).

Day 2: Old Moses Hut – Shiptons Camp

• Morning: Ascend to Shiptons Camp via Mackinder’s Valley.
• Afternoon: Enjoy a picnic lunch en route and arrive at Shiptons Camp.

Day 3: Shiptons Camp – Mackinder’s Camp or American Camp

• Morning: Hike around the peak through Hausberg Valley to Two Turns Huts.
• Afternoon: Descend to Mackinder’s Camp or American Camp.

Day 4: Mackinder’s Camp – Austrian Hut

• Morning: Hike to Austrian Hut.
• Afternoon: Enjoy lunch and explore the surrounding area.

Day 5: Austrian Hut – Mintos Camp

• Morning: Attempt to summit Point Lenana.
• Afternoon: Descend to Mintos Hut and explore the Gorges Valley.

Day 6: Mintos Camp – Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas

• Morning: Descend to Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas (2,800 meters) via Vivian Fall and Nithi Fall.
• Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at Road Head and celebrate your accomplishment.

Day 7: Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas – Chogoria Town – Nairobi

• Morning: Hike to Chogoria town.
• Afternoon: Meet your vehicle and drive back to Nairobi.

Essential Trekking Gear

• Waterproof rucksack with day pack
• Sleeping bag (rated for at least 3 seasons)
• Roll mats and insulation pads
• Comfortable hiking boots, light walking shoes, and sandals
• Gaiters (useful in snowy conditions)
• Wooden walking stick or ski pole
• Sunglasses or snow goggles, sun hat, balaclava or woolen hat
• Warm scarf, gloves, mittens, and thermal underwear
• Sweaters, anorak or raincoat, waterproof pants, jackets, t-shirts, and multiple pairs of socks
• Long-sleeved shirt with collar, small towel, toiletries, and toilet paper
• Sunscreen and lip salve
• First aid kit and insect repellent
• Flashlight (head-mounted preferable) with spare batteries  
   
• Water bottle
• Whistle and plastic bags

Price Includes

• Transport from Nairobi and back
• Park fees
• All meals while trekking
• Guides
• Cooks
• Porters
• Accommodation in mountain bandas
• Drinking water