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Mount Kenya: Sirimon–Chogoria

Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse

Mount Kenya National Park & Reserve · Kenya

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This Mount Kenya traverse starts at Sirimon Gate, ascends via Sirimon to Point Lenana and descends via Chogoria. A published itinerary takes five days and four nights, with huts or tents available.

4 days 3 nightsDays
Very hardDifficulty
January – OctoberBest season

Trail itineraryเส้นทางโดยย่อ

  1. Day 1

    Sirimon park gate → Old Moses Camp

    (2–3 hrs)

  2. Day 2

    Old Moses Camp → Shipton’s Camp

    (6–7 hrs)

  3. Day 3

    Shipton’s Camp → Shipton’s Camp via Hausberg Col

    (4–4 hrs)

  4. Day 4

    Shipton’s Camp → Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas via Point Lenana

    (12–12 hrs)

  5. Day 5

    Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas → Vehicle pickup in Chogoria Forest; transfer to Nairobi

    (2–3 hrs)

What to packเตรียมอะไรไปบ้าง

A gear list adjusted to what you own

Start with what you own.

Route notesข้อมูลเส้นทางและจุดแวะ

Sources, booking, guides, and restrictions

Mount Kenya: Sirimon–ChogoriaSirimon-Chogoria Traverse

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Trailhead: Sirimon Gate (Mt Kenya) · 0.00519, 37.24659

Mount Kenya National Park & Reserve

Sources

Data updated 16 Sept 2026 · not yet verified

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