Mount Kenya Climb – Sirimon & Chogoria Route
Seven days climbing Mount Kenya: up the Sirimon route through forest and moorland to a sunrise on Point Lenana (4,985m), then down the scenic Chogoria route.
6 Nights / 7 DaysFrom USD 1,650 per personAdventure & MountainFamily-friendly
Overview
- Tour style
- Escorted mountain climbing expedition: Sirimon route up, Chogoria route down
- Route
- Nairobi → Mount Kenya National Park
- Destinations
- NairobiMount Kenya National Park
Highlights
- Summit Point Lenana (4,985m), Africa's third-highest peak
- Sunrise from the summit, with Kilimanjaro on a clear day
- Scenic Chogoria descent past Hall Tarns and Lake Michaelson
- Guides, porters, cook team and permits all included
Day by Day
Meals included are shown for each day.
- Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Transfer to your hotel and check in
- Afternoon mountain briefing on the route, equipment, safety and acclimatisation plan
- Dinner and overnight in Nairobi
Pricing
In US Dollars, per person, sharing a twin or double room.
| Package | 4-Star | 5-Star |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, twin/double sharing | USD 1,650 | USD 2,450 |
| Single supplementAdded for a room on your own | + USD 250 | + USD 400 |
| Child, 2–11 yearsSharing with two adults | Not available – minimum age 14, and climbers must be physically fit | |
- Mount Kenya climbing requires good fitness; prior hiking experience is recommended
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact our consultants for a customised quote.
Where You'll Stay
Recommended hotels for each stop. Your chosen package (4-star or 5-star) decides which you stay in; all are subject to availability, and a similar or higher-category hotel may be substituted.
Mount Kenya
5-Star
Not applicable – mountain huts and tents only
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What's Included
- 6 nights' accommodation: 2 nights in a Nairobi hotel and 4 nights in mountain huts/tents
- All meals on the mountain, prepared by a chef
- Park entry fees and climbing permits
- Professional mountain guide and assistant guides
- Porters and cook team
- Mountain rescue and first-aid kit
- Sirimon route ascent to Point Lenana (4,985m)
- Chogoria route descent, the most scenic route
Not Included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance (must include mountain rescue up to 5,000m)
- Personal climbing gear (sleeping bag, hiking boots, warm clothing)
- Personal expenses and tips for the mountain crew
- Optional pre-climb acclimatisation day
Booking & Cancellation
- To confirm
- 30% non-refundable deposit
- Balance due
- 45 days before departure (full payment if booking within 45 days)
- Corporate groups
- 50% deposit, balance 60 days before departure
- Cancel 60+ days out
- Deposit forfeited
- Cancel 45–60 days out
- 50% of package cost
- Cancel 30–44 days out
- 75% of package cost
- Cancel under 30 days
- 100% of package cost
Good to Know
- Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact our consultants for a customised quote.
- Hotels shown are recommendations and depend on availability; a hotel of similar or higher category may be substituted.
- Peak-season surcharges may apply: July–October (Great Migration) and December–January (holidays).
- A 30% non-refundable deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due 45 days before departure (corporate groups: 50% deposit, balance 60 days before). See the full Terms & Conditions.
- Chef-assisted Indian and halal meal options are available; request them when you book.
- Safari lodges and tented camps may have limited Wi-Fi.
