6 Days - Best Of MT Kenya - Kenya

This trek offers some of the best views of the main peaks with a gradual ascent which can be done leisurely, we traverse the mountain by ascending the Sirimon track, join the best of Timau, then join the best of Chogoria and Descend the Naro Moru track.

The best 6-day itinerary for Mount Kenya is widely considered the Chogoria-Sirimon traverse, as it combines the mountain’s most spectacular scenery on the ascent with the gentler, drier descent route, offering excellent acclimatization and a high summit success rate.

This traverse provides varied landscapes, from lush forests and waterfalls to alpine lakes and high-altitude moorlands, ensuring a comprehensive and rewarding experience

Day 01 :

Day 01

Morning spent sorting and organizing equipment for the mountain trek and be driven to the Sirimon gate. An easy 3 hrs walk through equatorial forest to Judmaier's Camp (3,300m) for overnight in the high altitude mountain tents.

Day 02 :

Day 02

After breakfast trek up the moorland and break away from Sirimon track at altitude of 3,940m, contouring into the Sirimon Valley. This is a seldom visited area with a tremendous amount of wildlife. Overnight in Sirimon Valley, altitude 3,940m.

Day 03 :

Day 03

An early start out of the Sirimon Valley and into the head of the Hinde Valley. We then cross the Nithi and Gorges Valleys. This is undoubtedly one of the most scenic areas of the mountain with its 1,000 – vertical cliffs, its virgin valleys and cascading water-fall, is one of the most spectacular trekked areas in Kenya. Night camped at Hall Tarns(4,300m).

Day 04 :

Day 04

Descend to Lake Michaelson, in the depth of the Gorges Valley. See the incredible cave formation known as the Temple. Walk down the valley to Vivienne falls (named after the famous author of Speak to the Earth). Return to camp in the afternoon. Overnight at Hall Tarns (4,300m.).

Day 05 :

Day 05

Alpine ascent on the third highest peak Pt.Lenana (4,985m). En route up north face little used by tourists. 04 hours of walking to the summit. Descend to Teleki Valley and spend the night at our Mackinders Camp (4,150m).

Day 06 :

Day 06

Descend the mountain via the Naro Moru route completing a fine circuit of Mt. Kenya, to the Naro Moru River Lodge for a well-earned rest.

6 Days – Best Of MT Kenya – Kenya

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