Highlights
This creative climb is one of the most popular African trekking tours. It joins two of the most scenic routes up Mount Kenya, Sirimon and Chogoria, producing a remarkably diverse and spectacular hike. Sirimon coming off the west of Mount Kenya passes through the dry side of the mountain with its giant trees and rocky terrain, and the descent onto the Chogoria path is exactly different with its lush bamboo and highland forests.
The final night time ascent of Point Lenana can be as difficult as any ascent in East Africa, but the rest of the trek is generally considered easier than either Kilimanjaro or the Rwenzoris, and this is the most likely climb for actually seeing big game.
Accommodation on this hike is in mountain huts. Nonetheless, if you prefer to camp you can do that instead.

Detailed Breakdown
DAY 1
Nairobi – Sirimon Gate – Old Moses Hut
Elevation: 1.700 m / 5.577 ft – 2.600 m / 8.530 ft – 3.300 m / 10.826 ft
Distance: 9 km / 5.6 miles
Trekking Time: 3 – 4.5 hours
Habitat: Tropical Rainforest
After pick up in Nairobi, drive to Nanyuki Town for lunch, crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park Gate (2.600 m / 8.530 ft). From the gate, we trek up through magnificent montanious forest, bamboo and giant heather zones before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp 3.300 m / 10.826 ft) for dinner and overnight.
This is a gentle trek that takes 3–4 hours gaining an elevation of 680 m / 2.230 ft.


DAY 2
Old Moses Hut to Shipton’s Camp
Elevation: 3.300 m / 10.826 ft – 4.200 m / 13.779 ft
Distance:  14.5 km / 9 miles
Trekking Time: 6 – 7 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, follow the trail uphill, turning right at the junction. After a water break, you continue on the trail crossing Ontulili River before turning right winding through the moorland and crossing Likii North River and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the Shipton Camp. This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glacier. Resident population is of Rock hyrax and sun birds. Dinner and overnight in  Shipton’s camp.

DAY 3
Shipton’s Camp – Acclimatization Day
Elevation: 4.200 m / 13.779 ft – 4.700 m / 15.419 ft
Distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles
Trekking Time: 2 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
For better acclimatization, you can take a rest day at Shipton camp. Short walks/day hikes are possible on the summit climb to Oblong and Hausberg pools, climbing 500 meters in altitude before returning to camp for lunch. The afternoon is at your leisure.
N.B.: Climbing high and sleeping low is great for acclimatization – but you can just as easily do that while sitting out in the sun and watching the eagles! Dinner and overnight.

DAY 4
Shipton – Point Lenana – Meru Bandas
Elevation: 4.200 m / 13.779 ft – 4.985 m / 16.354 ft – 2.600 m / 8.530 ft
Distance: 27 km / 16.7 miles
Trekking Time: 11 – 12 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert and Alpine Forest
Kick off at 3:00 am to reach Point Lenana in time for the African Sunrise.
The climb starts on frozen scree and continues on a rocky trail with some very minor
scrambling. With a clear moon you barely need a flashlight and the pollution-free sky shines on the ground giving you as good a view of the stars as almost anywhere on earth. The climb takes 3-4 hours and to add to the exhilaration, Mt. Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. Descend to Minto`s hut for a full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt. Kenya and Bandas along the Gorges Valley where you can enjoy good views of the Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom Rocks and Giants Billiards Table Mountain.
Dinner and overnight at the Mt. Kenya Chogoria  Camp.

DAY 5
Meru Bandas- Chogoria Town – Nairobi
Elevation: 2.600 m / 8.530 ft – 1.980 m / 6.496 ft – 1.700 m / 5.577 ft
Distance:  10 km / 6.2 miles hiking / drive back to Nairobi with car 220 km / 136 miles
Trekking Time: 2 – 3 hours
Habitat: Alpine Forest
After breakfast, descend on a broad trail through bamboo and pure rainforest to meet vehicle for transfer to Chogoria town and further to Nairobi arriving by 5:00 pm.

DAY 6
Exiting Nairobi hotel to Kenyatta Airport or for further safari