Kenya: Chogoria Down Sirimon

  • Chogoria Down Sirimon
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  • Duration: 4 days - 3 nights
  • Language: English
  • Tour type: Hiking Tour
  • Transport: Car
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinner
  • Group size: Varies
What to prepare National ID / Passport Wallets and bank cards Suitable footwear Suitcases and luggage backpacks Any required medicine before traveling     What’s Included

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Day 1. Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,970m) - (L. Ellis 3500m)

Elevation to gain1800m

Walking distance 10km

Walking hours 3-4hrs

Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After we proceed with a drive up to Chogoria bandas through bamboo forest where we shall have lunch, start our trekking for a distance of 10 km to the L.Ellis . Dinner and overnight at a private campsite

Day 2. Lake Ellis Campsite - Mintos hut ( 4,300m)

Elevation to gain 800m

Walking distance 12km

Walking hours 6-7hrs

After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace . A slightly longer walk via Moorlands that gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the upstream for about 7 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch on the view point of a gorgeous valley, then it’s time to cut up the right hand gradual  to our camp mintos at about 4,300m, well away from any of the more “touristy” areas. Dinner and overnight at private e campsite ) evening we shall take 20min walk to the view point of the gourge valley

Day 3. Minto`s – Pt Lenana ( 4,985m)- Old Moses camp. 11-12 hrs, 785 ascent, 1,685 descent, 24km

Elevation to gain 685m

Elevation descent 1,685

Walking distance 24km

Walking hours 11-12 hrs

Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0200hrs and you hike for about four hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker’s summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise.Descend to Shipton camp for breakfast.After breakfast, begin a 5 hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to the Old Moses camp (3,300m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp.

(dinner and overnight at private campsite )

 

Day 4: Old Moses camp – Nairobi

Elevation descent 650m

Walking distance 9km

Walking hours 2hrs 30min

After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon Park gate to catch a vehicle for transfer to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.

What to prepare

  1. National ID / Passport
  2. Wallets and bank cards
  3. Suitable footwear
  4. Suitcases and luggage backpacks
  5. Any required medicine before traveling

 


 

What’s Included

  • Tour to Chogoria Down Sirimon
  • Driver/Guide
  • Bottled water, soda, fruit and snacks
  • Pick-up and drop-off by tour vehicle

 


Price

  • Prices will be provided after inquiries.

 


 

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and hiking or tennis shoes.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved at both attractions.
  • Waiver will need to be signed attesting to good health conditions

 


 

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours before the tour’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 48 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.
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