7 Days - Chogoria Traverse - MT Kenya - Kenya

A 7-day Mount Kenya trek via the Chogoria Traverse is a highly scenic and recommended option that offers excellent acclimatization and the best views of the mountain’s diverse landscapes. This itinerary typically involves ascending via the Chogoria route and descending via the Sirimon route, or vice versa, to complete a full mountain traverse

Day 01 :

Day 01

Depart from the Naro Moru River Lodge at 10.00am after sorting all the equipment; the journey goes through to Meru Town a rich coffee growing area before finally arriving at Chogoria, then up to the forest gate and for overnight camping. This is a distance of 200km. from the Lodge.

Day 02 :

Day 02

After breakfast walk up to Bairuni clearing (2,370m) about 04 hours of trekking and overnight.

Day 03 :

Day 03

Walk up to gate cliffs through Uramandi hut, near Mt. Kenya Forest Lodge (about 2,940 m.) and overnight. (walking time 05-06 hours)

Day 04 :

Day 04

Trek up a bit steep areas through Mugi hills to get to Lake Ellis at 3,460m. and overnight. (walking time 05 hours).

Day 05 :

Day 05

Hike along Hinde Valley to the Hall Tarns/Mintos Hut overnight 4,300m. (walking time 06 hours).

Day 06 :

Day 06

The climax of the expedition is to ascend Pt. Lenana 4,985m via Simba Col, Lake Harris, Kobe Peak and to Mackinders Camp for overnight in our Teleki Lodge 4,150 m. (02 hrs walk).

Day 07 :

Day 07

After breakfast descend through Naro Moru route- vertical bog to Met. Station, where our transport to Naro Moru River Lodge will be waiting. (03 – 04 hours walk).

Lunch extra cost at Naro Moru River Lodge.

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