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7 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Trek is a creative climb which is one of the most popular African trekking tours. The 7 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Trek joins two of the most scenic routes up Mount Kenya, Sirimon and Chogoria, producing a remarkably diverse and spectacular trek. This Mount Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Trek 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.
Our Mount Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Trek combines two most scenic routes to the peak of Mount Kenya, the Sirimon and Chogoria, offers a unique experience. The 7 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Trek trek has a great variety of scenery and becomes through this a spectacular route. Mount Kenya Trekking Hiking Climbing – Sirimon Chogoria route trips is designed so well to suit all types of budgets and mode of travel as Solo, families, independent travelers, groups, small group adventures and travelers of all ages and size.
7 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Hiking Climbing – Sirimon Chogoria route starts with a gradual Paced ascent’ up Sirimon route, ‘summit circuit trek’ before summit & ‘quick descent’ down Chogoria route. 7 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Hiking Climbing – Sirimon Chogoria route itinerary uses the gentlest ascent trail up Mount Kenya and is tailored to provide extremely effective acclimatization by having extra but shorter walking days during the trek.
Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest mountain, but whilst Kilimanjaro beats it on altitude Mount Kenya is unarguably the more enjoyable mountain to climb, with stunning views, glacial features and varied flora. There are half a dozen alternative routes on the mountain, each joining at the trekkers peak at Point Lenana (4985m). The Sirimon – Chogoria route may not be the fastest way up and down the mountain but it undoubtedly offers up the mountain’s best features.
7 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Hiking Climbing – Sirimon Chogoria trips is designed so well to suit all types of budgets and mode of travel as Solo, families, independent travelers, groups, small group adventures and travelers of all ages and size. The 7 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Hiking Climbing – Sirimon Chogoria route starts with a gradual Paced ascent’ up Sirimon route, ‘summit circuit trek’ before summit & ‘quick descent’ down Chogoria route.
7 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Hiking Climbing – Sirimon Chogoria itinerary uses the gentlest ascent trail up Mount Kenya and is tailored to provide extremely effective acclimatization by having extra but shorter walking days during the trek. Sirimon is the most popular ascent with fantastic glacial scenery and a nice steady rate of ascent. Chogoria is the favored descent for those who can afford the extra time on the mountain, with dramatic gorges, waterfalls and mountain tarns. Due to the prevalence of altitude sickness on the mountain we include an extra day’s acclimatization the day before summiting.
Mount Kenya is characterized by a series of peaks which are naturally crowned with snow, and its slopes are covered with forests. Here you can perform an adventurous activity, as the 5199 meter (17,057 ft) high summit is a difficult technical climb. Mount Kenya presents the perfect destination for the experience. It’s an extinct volcano with some trees half a million years old. Straddling the Equator, the mountain provides a mosaic of woods, moorland, stone, and ice, and is crowned by the glittering twin peaks of Batain (5,199m) and Nelion (5,188m).
7 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Trek is a creative climb which is one of the most popular African trekking tours. 7 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Trek joins two of the most scenic routes up Mount Kenya, Sirimon and Chogoria, producing a remarkably diverse and spectacular trek. 7 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Trek 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.
7 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Hiking Climbing Sirimon Chogoria route trips is designed so well to suit all types of budgets and mode of travel as Solo, families, independent travelers, groups, small group adventures and travelers of all ages and size. 7 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Hiking Climbing Sirimon Chogoria route starts with a gradual Paced ascent’ up Sirimon route, ‘summit circuit trek’ before summit & ‘quick descent’ down Chogoria route. 7 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Hiking Climbing – Sirimon Chogoria route itinerary uses the gentlest ascent trail up Mount Kenya and is tailored to provide extremely effective acclimatization by having extra but shorter walking days during the trek.
This route – Sirimon-Chogoria – uses the gentlest ascent track on the mountain with additional acclimatisation day included at 4,200m – it’s also one of the most scenic. Passing up through montane forest, bamboo and heather zones to glaciers, then down past spectacular chasms, jagged peaks and the glaciated “U” shaped valleys and waterfalls and lush rain forest.
Challenge yourself to climb Mount Kenya and experience the exhilaration of trekking the second highest mountain in Africa. Mount Kenya (pt. Lenana) stands at 4,985 meters and is an amazing 6-day trek in some of the most beautiful scenery Kenya has to offer. On your final summit day, an early start sees you on the summit circuit path, which is arguably the finest walking trail in all of East Africa. Experience stunning views, tarns, glaciers, ice-carved rock formations, and precipitous valleys, before ideally reaching Point. Lenana to see a spectacular African sunrise.
Whilst the undoubted highlight of this trek is summiting dramatic Point Lennana just in time for sun-rise, both the ascent and descent offer fantastic trekking and scenery. Mackinder’s Valley on the ascent is a striking U-shaped valley that gently snakes up to the craggy peak and is covered in bizarre giant plants unique to this Afro Alpine environment. Shipton’s Camp nestled under the twin peaks has an incredible location and the extra day spent here for acclimatization offers the opportunity to hike part of the summit circuit up to the Hausberg Col and two tarns. On the descent, the trail passes along the ridge of the incredible dramatic Gorges Valley. The last night is spent in mountain cabins deep in the forest with elephant and buffalo often spotted roaming through the camp.
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Mountain Rock lodge
Mountain Rock Lodge a delightful country-style holiday resort tucked away in the woods on the lower slopes of Mount Kenya. The lodge offers a choice of 28 rooms comprising Standard Rooms, Standard Triple Rooms and Superior Standard Rooms. The Standard Rooms are furnished with double or single beds and the Standard Triple Rooms with king-size beds and single beds. The Superior Standard Rooms are furnished with king-size beds and single beds, and they are is equipped with TVs and fireplaces. All the rooms are equipped with mosquito nets and telephones, and share the use of bathrooms with showers.
Buffet-style meals are served in the dining room and guests can relax in the lovely garden and enjoy the views of the lake. Guests can view and participate in traditional dances and those just wanting to relax can play a round of pool. Apart from being a reception for trekkers and climbers headed to Mount Kenya, Mountain Rock Lodge also offers a variety of activities such as fishing, motor boating, hiking to the Mau Mau caves and waterfalls, nature walks, birdwatching and horse riding.
Shipton’s Camp
Located just below the summit of Mount Kenya, embezzled in a world of snow-capped peaks and unique flora and fauna, Shiptons Camp Mountain Hut is the final stop before reaching Point Lenana. Here you can sleep in bunkers within the mountain hut or camp, and rest your weary legs, before embarking on the final stretch of this epic achievement.
Said to be better than Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya towers over the north eastern side of the Great Rift Valley. Hikers will encounter an extraordinary world of alpine meadows, exotic high-altitude vegetation, sunbirds, hyrax and soaring eagles.
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Meru Mount Kenya Lodge offers budget accommodation and is located within Mount Kenya National Park on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya. This lodge gives a true homely feeling by providing so many natural opportunities for interaction and bonding with nature. A stay here will give you a new look and appreciation of the marvelous flora and fauna.
Facilities
The camp is very much in tune with nature, with a wonderful wildlife and species of birds that can be heard humming especially in the mornings. Game drives and nature walks are therefore organized to familiarize the guests with these animals. Apart from that, guests can also engage in fishing at the rivers which is one of the most relaxing activities here.
The Lodge works on a self-catering basis. Guests are required to carry with them their own food and drinks. There is a kitchen which is fully furnished and equipped with utensils and running water to make work easier for the guests. There are usually staff who will take care of the guests and assist with the cooking as well.
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