6 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon–Chogoria Traverse

The most spectacular way to experience Mount Kenya — ascend the gradual Sirimon Route and descend the breathtaking Chogoria Route past Lake Michaelson and the dramatic Gorges Valley.

This 6-day traverse offers the best acclimatisation, the finest scenery and a true crossing of Africa's second-highest mountain.

• Mount Kenya
• Point Lenana
• Chogoria Route
• Lake Michaelson
• Gorges Valley

1. 1

   Day 1 · Nairobi to Old Moses Camp

   This transition leaves Nairobi for Old Moses Camp, combining the stated route with only the activities that can be operated realistically. Drive to the Sirimon Gate and trek to Old Moses Camp (3,300m). Overnight. In this 6-day climbing sequence, it establishes the route before Old Moses to Shipton's Camp, so the first overnight and next departure point need to be unambiguous. High-camp conditions are basic and exposed, so warmth, rest and careful preparation are as important as the distance covered.

   The sequence protects the logic of the full route while allowing the guide to respond to real operating conditions. Within this 6-day climbing plan, the written schedule for Nairobi to Old Moses Camp need to explain how the first overnight and briefing connect to Old Moses to Shipton's Camp. The day includes routine health and equipment checks, with rest and hydration treated as part of the climbing programme.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Camp or hut basis shown in the final mountain itinerary

   Main activities

   Guided walking or trekking · Transfer

   Travel character

   On foot with the authorised guide team

   Important note

   No summit or clear view is guaranteed; guide authority, weather and participant health determine progress.

2. 2

   Day 2 · Old Moses to Shipton's Camp

   Travel proceeds from Old Moses to Shipton's Camp; the accepted programme will identify the pickup point, route and final accommodation. Trek up the Mackinder's Valley to Shipton's Camp (4,200m). In this 6-day climbing sequence, it follows Nairobi to Old Moses Camp and prepares for Acclimatisation at Shipton's, keeping the day's role in the wider route clear. The landscape becomes increasingly austere with elevation, revealing glacial valleys, rocky peaks and unusual high-altitude vegetation when conditions are clear.

   the planned day connects the surrounding route while preserving a credible operating pace. Within this 6-day climbing plan, the final itinerary entry for Old Moses to Shipton's Camp need to set apart the planned day from Nairobi to Old Moses Camp and explain the handover to Acclimatisation at Shipton's. Technical or summit decisions remain with the qualified guide team after assessing conditions and participant readiness.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Camp or hut basis shown in the final mountain itinerary

   Main activities

   Guided walking or trekking · Transfer

   Travel character

   On foot with the authorised guide team

   Important note

   No summit or clear view is guaranteed; guide authority, weather and participant health determine progress.

3. 3

   Day 3 · Acclimatisation at Shipton's

   The day's focus is Acclimatisation at Shipton's, with the sequence refined around the confirmed pickup and operating conditions. A short acclimatisation hike beneath the main peaks to prepare for the summit. In this 6-day climbing sequence, it follows Old Moses to Shipton's Camp and prepares for Summit Point Lenana & Cross to Chogoria, so the change of place or focus is not abrupt. Mount Kenya changes quickly from forest to moorland and high alpine terrain, making pacing, hydration and honest communication with the mountain crew essential.

   Its purpose in the journey as a whole is to create a clear transition while preserving useful time at the destination. Within this 6-day climbing plan, the accepted programme for Acclimatisation at Shipton's should make clear the difference between this itinerary segment from Old Moses to Shipton's Camp and explain the handover to Summit Point Lenana & Cross to Chogoria. The team sets a sustainable walking rhythm, and participants should report symptoms promptly rather than treating the published camp as a target that must be reached.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Camp or hut basis shown in the final mountain itinerary

   Main activities

   Guided walking or trekking · Transfer

   Travel character

   On foot with the authorised guide team

   Important note

   No summit or clear view is guaranteed; guide authority, weather and participant health determine progress.

4. 4

   Day 4 · Summit Point Lenana & Cross to Chogoria

   Summit Point Lenana & Cross to Chogoria is treated as the principal experience, leaving secondary stops conditional rather than implied. Pre-dawn summit of Point Lenana (4,985m), then descend the Chogoria side to Mintos Camp. In this 6-day climbing sequence, it follows Acclimatisation at Shipton's and prepares for Lake Michaelson & Gorges Valley, so the transition remains easy to follow. Altitude affects people differently; the route plan is a framework, while the guide must respond to weather, trail conditions and each climber's wellbeing.

   The pace should leave room for comfort, brief stops and the conditions encountered on the day. Within this 6-day climbing plan, the operating notes for Summit Point Lenana & Cross to Chogoria should distinguish the day's programme from Acclimatisation at Shipton's and explain the handover to Lake Michaelson & Gorges Valley. Weather, trail condition and individual acclimatisation can require a slower pace, a changed camp plan or descent under the guide's authority.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Camp or hut basis shown in the final mountain itinerary

   Main activities

   Guided walking or trekking · Transfer

   Travel character

   On foot with the authorised guide team

   Important note

   No summit or clear view is guaranteed; guide authority, weather and participant health determine progress.

5. 5

   Day 5 · Lake Michaelson & Gorges Valley

   The programme centres on Lake Michaelson & Gorges Valley and keeps the practical arrangements visible to the traveller. Trek past the stunning Lake Michaelson and the Gorges Valley, descending to the Chogoria forest camp. In this 6-day climbing sequence, it follows Summit Point Lenana & Cross to Chogoria and prepares for Descend to Nairobi, making the progression clear to the traveller. High-camp conditions are basic and exposed, so warmth, rest and careful preparation are as important as the distance covered.

   This part of the itinerary adds a different habitat or travel rhythm to the overall safari. Within this 6-day climbing plan, the confirmed arrangements for Lake Michaelson & Gorges Valley need to separate this section of the journey from Summit Point Lenana & Cross to Chogoria and explain the handover to Descend to Nairobi. The day includes routine health and equipment checks, with rest and hydration treated as part of the climbing programme.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Camp or hut basis shown in the final mountain itinerary

   Main activities

   Guided walking or trekking · Transfer

   Travel character

   On foot with the authorised guide team

   Important note

   No summit or clear view is guaranteed; guide authority, weather and participant health determine progress.

6. 6

   Day 6 · Descend to Nairobi

   Travel proceeds from Descend to Nairobi; the accepted programme will identify the pickup point, route and final accommodation. Final descent through the forest to the gate and return to Nairobi. In this 6-day climbing sequence, it completes the journey after Lake Michaelson & Gorges Valley, with the final drop-off matched to the traveller's confirmed onward plan. Time on site should follow the venue's current visitor rules and respect animal-welfare, cultural and photography guidance.

   The day is designed around one principal experience, with secondary activities kept conditional. Within this 6-day climbing plan, the confirmed day plan for Descend to Nairobi should clearly separate the last transfer from Lake Michaelson & Gorges Valley and name the agreed drop-off. Meals, day-room use and late checkout are included only when expressly stated in the quotation.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   No additional overnight unless the accepted itinerary states one

   Main activities

   Transfer

   Travel character

   Overland transfer; exact timing varies

   Important note

   Opening hours, reservations, entrance arrangements and transfer timing must be reconfirmed.

Treat this as a planning checklist. Only the accepted quotation confirms what is included, excluded and payable.