Chogoria-Sirimon Traverse is your freedom from the time constraints we have as we try to catch our schedules and balance work and personal time. If you have stayed fit, we are presenting this weekend opportunity to summit Mount Kenya in 2 days over a weekend. This two-day trek up Mount Kenya starts at Mount Kenya Chogoria Gate and ends at the Sirimona Gate. As you ascend to the Lenana peak, leaving the ordinary world behind, you’ll be met with panoramic vistas, lakes, flora, and fauna that take your breath away and challenge your limits.

Traverse rugged landscapes, navigate through mountain passes, and conquer the unknown as you challenge your mind to new heights. This will be a journey of personal growth, triumph, and reflection on new experiences. As you reach the summit, you will close this chapter and open the door to new horizons, ready to face whatever mountains and life have to offer with a newfound experience and resilience.

Join us on this High-Altitude Traverse Hike and experience the thrill of achievement, the beauty of nature, and the power of closing one chapter to begin another. Your adventure awaits!

The Chogoria-Sirimon Traverse Stats

Approximate Distance: 32km

Time: 2 days

Maximum Elevation: 4985m

Difficulty: Tough (for fit hikers)

Itinerary

Departure & Hike Day 1

• Leave Nairobi at 5:30 a.m. for Mount Kenya Chogoria Gate.
• Arrive and Register at noon, then drive up to the road end.
• Have lunch at Road End and start the hike to Mintos camp.
• Relax, and have supper.
• Camp for the night.
• On this day, there will be an elevation gain of 1000m hiking +1200m from Nairobi.
• The hiking distance is approximately 12km.

Hike Day 2 & Exit

• Early light breakfast at 1.30 a.m.
• Pack water and lunch.
• Start the day’s ascent to Point Lenana (4985m) at 2.00 a.m.
• Summit and descend to Shipton’s camp (4200m) for breakfast.
• Further descend to Old Moses camp camp (3300m).
• Wrap-up as we clear with the team handover of belongings.
• Leave for Nairobi.
• There will be an elevation gain of 695m and a loss of 1695m on this day.

What to Wear During the Chogoria-Sirimon Traverse

We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Knowing that the weather keeps changing in the mountains is also vital. Therefore, it is about adding and removing layers as you move.

See more details on how to prepare for this hike and the steps to take after the hike to ease the after-hike effects here.

Ticket & Booking the Chogoria-Sirimon Traverse

The Ticket is KES 22,000. Reserve a slot by paying a booking fee of KES.10,000 using MPesa and clear the balance a week before departure. Hikers Arena ticket cancellation and refund policy applies.

• • Paybill No: 522533
  • Account No: 7848929

See the ticket inclusions & definitions here.

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