5-Day Mount Kenya Hike | Climb via Sirimon & Chogoria Routes

The 5 Days Mount Kenya Hike is a great adventure designed for hiking lovers. It takes you to Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa, which rises to 5,199 meters above sea level.

Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano that is more than 2.5 million years old. It lies about 200 kilometers north of Nairobi and is part of Mount Kenya National Park. The mountain has three main peaks: Point Lenana (4,985m), Nelion, and Batian.

This Kenya tour hike follows two main routes. You will ascend via the Sirimon Route and descend through the Chogoria Route. The journey offers clear views of Gorges Valley, Lake Ellis, and Lake Michelson.

5-Day Mount Kenya Climbing Tour Highlights

Climb Mount Kenya through Sirimon and Chogoria routes
Reach Point Lenana, the third-highest peak on Mount Kenya
Enjoy views of Lake Ellis, Gorges Valley, and Lake Michelson
See unique mountain vegetation and wildlife
Professional guides, porters, and full-board camping service
Start and end your hike in Nairobi

Brief 5-Day Mount Kenya Climbing Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Nairobi to Mount Kenya
Day 2: Hike to Lake Ellis Campsite – 3,600 meters
Day 3: Hike to Minto Camp – 4,200 meters
Day 4: Summit Point Lenana (4,985 meters) & Descend to Old Moses Camp
Day 5: Walk to Sirimon Gate & Drive Back to Nairobi

Detailed 5-Day Mount Kenya Climbing Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Mount Kenya

Leave Nairobi and drive for about three hours to Chogoria. Stop for lunch, then continue in a 4×4 vehicle to the edge of the bamboo forest. From there, begin a 10 km hike to reach the Mount Kenya Bandas for your first overnight stay.

Day 2: Hike to Lake Ellis Campsite – 3,600 meters

Start the day with a hot cup of tea or coffee. With your porter, hike through the Lake Ellis area while enjoying views of Ithanguni, Mugi, and the Giant Billiards Table. If you take the Riverside route, walk three kilometers upstream and enjoy the calm natural setting. Have lunch by the stream before continuing to the campsite at 3,600 meters for rest.

Day 3: Hike to Minto Camp – 4,200 meters

After breakfast, begin hiking up a ridge for about three hours until you join the tourist track along the Chogoria Route at 4,100 meters. From here, enjoy great views of the Gorges Valley and the Northern Moorlands. Stop for lunch by a small stream, then continue to Mintos Hut at 4,200 meters. After resting, take a short walk to the “Temple” viewpoint before returning to Mintos Hut for the night.

Day 4: Summit Point Lenana (4,985 meters) & Descend to Old Moses Camp

After breakfast, begin your hike to Point Lenana, the third-highest peak on Mount Kenya. From the summit, descend through Shipton Camp and Mackinder’s Valley until you reach Old Moses Camp at 3,300 meters. Enjoy a relaxed walk as you take in the open views of the moorlands.

Day 5: Walk to Sirimon Gate & Drive Back to Nairobi

Start your morning with tea or coffee, then walk for about three hours to the Sirimon Park Gate where your driver-guide will be waiting. From there, drive back to Nairobi, marking the end of your 5 Days Mount Kenya Hike.