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3 Nights 4 Days Mount Kenya Summit: Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse
Our 3 Nights 4 Days Mount Kenya Summit is your balance between availability and exploration. This is a moderate hike considering a more comfortable schedule for a Mounk Kenya hike. It happens in 4 days over a weekend. The hike starts at the Sirimon Gate and ends at the Chogoria Gate.
During the ascent, Mount Kenya’s peaks will welcome us. As we descend, some of the Mount Kenya lakes and tarns will greet us with panoramic views. Mount Kenya could never be better than when the ascent is gentle as the descent makes the exploration even more immersive. Join us on this High-Altitude Traverse hike and experience the thrill of achievement. Your adventure awaits!
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Nairobi CBD (the team leader will communicate the exact location the day before the hike) |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 4:00 AM for a Strict departure at 4:30 AM. |
| RETURN TIME BACK TO NAIROBI | Approximately 10:00 PM. |
| Approximate Hiking Distance | 39KM |
| HIKE Time | 3 DAYS |
| Maximum Elevation | 16,354ft (at Point Lenana) |
| Difficulty | Requires healthy and fit hikers (Your children over 13yo can join you). Taking a few hikes before this climb helps you acclimate. You can choose some hikes from our Events Calendar. |
| TICKET INCLUDES | Your ticket covers transportation from Nairobi & back, accommodation in tents, mandated park fees, guide(s) and porters pay, refill water, trip memoir, completion certificate, meals on the mountain, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here. |
What to Wear/Carry
We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear for Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro. Upon booking confirmation, you can request a minified gear checklist for the 3 days.
2 Nights 3 Days Mount Kenya Summit Cost
| EA Citizen (KES) | Kenyan Resident (KES) | African Citizen (USD) | Non-Resident (USD) | |
| Shared Transport | 46,000 | 51,000 | 450 | 650 |
| Self-Drive | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Booking | 10,000 | 10,000 | 250 | 300 |
How to Pay
| Recommended | Scroll down and use the tickets panel below the event description for M-Pesa express tickets. |
| Alternative | Use M-Pesa Paybill No: 542542 and Account No: 409040 |
| Non-Residents | If the payment details above are unavailable to you, please request alternative ways to pay. |
| Note 1 | If you use the alternative pay, register your payment here to help us reach you. We allow a booking fee as described in the table above and you can also request more flexible payment terms. You shall clear the balance the day before departure. |
| Note 2 | Booking is done through partial or complete payment, not by word of mouth. If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure. Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies. By participating, you consent to Hikers Arena participation terms & the Website terms. |
Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Nanyuki
Inquiries and Updates
For inquiries and updates, contact us.
Trip Itinerary
| Day | Summary | Details |
| Day 1 | This will be the travel & hike day 1 | -Leave Nairobi at 4:30 a.m. -Proceed to Sirimon Park gate and register. -Drive farther to Old Moses Camp and start our hike. (There will be packed lunch on this day). -Climb to Shipton’s camp, have dinner, and spend the night. The hiking distance is approximately 14km. The elevation gain is 900m. |
| Day 2 | On this day, we will summit. | -Wake up to early breakfast at 1:30 am. -Start the summit push to Point Lenana. -Summit and descend to The Temple for the morning glow of Lake Michaelson. -Head to Mintos Campsite for breakfast. -Hike farther down to Lake Ellis where we spend the night. The hiking distance is approximately 16km and the elevation gain is 785m and the loss is 1530m. |
| Day 3 | On this day, the hike will end, and we drive back home. | -Wake up to sunrise and blue waters at 7:00 am. -Take breakfast at 7:30 am. -Start the trek down to Chogoria Anabas Lodge. -Do the handover of items. -Start our journey home. The hiking distance is approximately 8km and the elevation loss is 505m. |