5 Day Mt Kenya Journey | Sirimon Route, Point Lenana & Chogoria

Experience Mount Kenya on a five day supported trek, ascending via the Sirimon Route to Point Lenana before descending through the dramatic landscapes of Chogoria.

Climb through montane forest into Mount Kenya’s high altitude landscapes, passing Mackinder’s Valley and Shipton’s Camp before a pre dawn ascent to Point Lenana at 4,985 metres. After reaching the summit at sunrise, continue through the Gorges Valley and past Lake Ellis as you make your way down the Chogoria side of the mountain.

Experienced guides and porters accompany you throughout, with mountain camps, meals, drinking water, transfers, and trek logistics arranged along the way.

Why We Designed It This Way

Choose this journey if reaching Point Lenana is your goal, but you also want to experience more of Mount Kenya along the way.

Rather than climbing and descending along the same trail, we combine two routes. Sirimon provides the approach to Point Lenana, while descending via Chogoria allows the journey to continue through an entirely different side of the mountain.

This is best suited to active and adventurous travelers who are comfortable with several days of high altitude trekking and mountain camping and want a fully supported experience from start to finish.

Journey Highlights

• Complete the Sirimon to Chogoria traverse of Mount Kenya

• Trek through montane forest and distinctive Afro alpine landscapes

• Explore Mackinder’s Valley, with its giant lobelias and senecios

• Overnight at Shipton’s Camp beneath Batian and Nelion

• Reach Point Lenana at 4,985 metres for sunrise

• Descend through Mintos and the Gorges Valley

• Camp beside Lake Ellis

• Trek with experienced mountain guides and porters

• Have meals, drinking water, camps, transfers, and mountain logistics arranged throughout

All that remains is for you to experience Mount Kenya.

At Tourwithpipi, we don’t just guide treks, we curate mountain journeys rooted in care, intention, and respect for the land.

From experienced local guides who know the terrain intimately to thoughtfully planned routes, pacing, and camp support, every detail is designed to help you move through the mountains with confidence and presence.

Expect seamless coordination, attentive support, and a sense of reassurance that allows you to focus fully on the climb, the landscape, and the moments of quiet accomplishment along the way.

Arrive in Nairobi where you’ll be warmly welcomed with fast-track immigration, a personal meet and greet, and a TourWithPipi care package.

Transfer to your Nairobi hotel and settle in after your journey. Once checked in, take some time to relax before meeting your lead guide for a comprehensive trek briefing and gear check, ensuring you are fully prepared for the adventure ahead.

Meals: Dinner

Overnight: Tamarind Tree Hotel

After breakfast, drive north to Sirimon Gate at approximately 2,600 metres, where your trek begins. Set off through Mount Kenya’s montane forest and bamboo zones, keeping an eye out for colobus monkeys, giant forest hogs, and unique birdlife along the trail.

Continue your gentle ascent through the forested slopes before reaching Old Moses Camp at approximately 3,300 metres. Settle in for the evening and rest at altitude ahead of the days of trekking to come.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Old Moses Hut

Begin your hike through the spectacular Mackinder’s Valley, where rugged terrain gives way to surreal Afro-alpine vegetation. Along the trail, encounter giant lobelias and senecios that create the distinctive landscape of Mount Kenya’s high-altitude wilderness.

Continue towards Shipton’s Camp, nestled beneath the dramatic peaks of Batian and Nelion. Surrounded by striking mountain scenery, settle in at camp and prepare for the next stage of your ascent.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Shipton's Camp

Rise before dawn for your summit attempt, trekking beneath the starlit sky towards Point Lenana. Arrive at sunrise to witness breathtaking panoramic views stretching across Kenya and beyond as the first light illuminates the surrounding peaks and valleys.

After celebrating your achievement, begin your descent along the Chogoria side of Mount Kenya, passing Mintos Hut and the spectacular Gorges Valley. Continue through the changing alpine landscape towards Lake Ellis, where you’ll settle into camp beside the tranquil waters and enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by the mountain wilderness.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Camp by the lakeshore.

Enjoy a final breakfast beside the tranquil waters of Lake Ellis before completing your descent through bamboo and forest trails towards Chogoria Gate.

At the gate, meet your driver for the return journey to Nairobi. From here, continue with your onward travel, whether flying home or extending your Kenya experience with a luxury safari.

For added peace of mind throughout the expedition, your itinerary includes a comprehensive Emergency Medical Evacuation package with AMREF Flying Doctors, providing rapid emergency assistance should it ever be required during your trek.

Meals: Breakfast