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Cross Mount Kenya from northwest to east on the ultimate scenic circuit. Ascending via the gentle sirimon route for optimal acclimatization. Summit point Lenana at 4985 meters at Sunrise, descend via the breathtaking Chogoria route past gorges valley, sheer cliffs, and alpine lakes.
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Day 1
Nairobi to sirimon to old moses camp
Day 1: Pick up at the residing place in Nairobi and transferred through the Nairobi Garissa highway for about 4 hours to sirimon gate (2600m) via Nanyuki town. Here at sirimon Gate, complete the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) starndard check-in routine. Hike through transitioning 9 km trail from the beautiful indigenous montane forest, bamboo groves, and giant heather zones to an a accomoddation at Old Moses camp(3300m).
Day 2
Old moses camp to shipons camp
It is a 14 km High-Altitude moorland to alpine zone, its about 7 hour traverse through Mackinder's valley. The landscape opens up dramatically into high-altitude moorland filled with unique afro-alpine flora like giants lobelias and groundsels. As you approach the Shipton's camp (4200m), you will see panoramic views of the main peaks, Batian and Nelion. Spend the night at Shipton camp and enjoy stargazing at night.
Day 3
Acclimatization Day at Shipton's camp
Wake at around 7:30 for Breakfast, take a short hike to kami hut. Rest and hydrate for the summit push, enjoy up-close views of Batian and Nelion.
Day 4
shipton's camp to point Lenana (4985m) to chogoria bandas
Wake up at 2:30 AM for a predawn summit push 3km steep, rocky scree ascent under the stars. Reach point Lenana (4985m) by sunrise around 6:15 AM to witness the Africa sun lighting the glaciers and plains below. After celebrating, descend down via the spectacular Chogoria route to Minto's camp for breakfast under the shining sun. Descend 24 km through alpine, ithaguni moorland and tropical rainforest to Chogoria bandas for bonfire and chatting and spend the night here.
Day 5
Final descent to chogoria town. Transfer back to Nairobi.
Take breakfast in the morning, pack and double check the lagagge. Board a 4*4 transfer vehicle to chogoria town and connect back to Nairobi.
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