Nairobi to Chogoria Park Gate (2950 meters)

Chogoria - 0700 Hours: Guests are picked up from their hotel after breakfast and driven to Chogoria Park Gate. The journey takes approximately 4 hours from Nairobi to Chogoria town, where porters and guides are met.

From this point, the drive continues to the Mt. Kenya forest, reaching Chogoria Park Gate, which is 22 kilometers away. This 29-kilometer journey traverses a motorable dirt road through fertile farmlands, a tropical forest, and a bamboo zone.

The first night is spent at the Kenya Wildlife Service campsite at the Park Gate or at Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge, located 7 kilometers from the Park Gate.

Chogoria Park Gate to Camp (3,600 meters)

Mount Kenya National Park - After breakfast and organizing porter loads, the ascent up the mountain begins at a comfortable pace. Camping by the Nithi River aids acclimatization. With only a 2-hour trek to this point, there is ample time to explore the area.

One highlight is the Nithi waterfalls, about 100 feet high, accessible by crossing the river and following the trail to the left for roughly 300 meters.

Other attractions include Lake Ellis at 3500 meters, approximately 3 kilometers to the right of the road head, and Mugi Hill near the lake. Climbing to the top of Mugi Hill offers a panoramic view of the neighboring flat-topped Giant’s Billiard table.

Lunch is enjoyed by the stream banks before ascending the left-hand hillside to the camp at around 3,600 meters, away from the more frequented areas.

Campsite to Minto’s Hut (4297 Meters)

Minto’s Hut to Summit to Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas)

Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas) to Nairobi

Nairobi - After breakfast, guests retrace their steps for 15 kilometers downhill through the lush rain and bamboo forests to connect with the 4WD jeep to Chogoria Town. Following lunch in Chogoria, the drive back to Nairobi commences, leading to the next destination.

• Transfers to Mt Kenya from Nairobi and return included.
• Full-board meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
• Accommodation in comfortable tents.
• Experienced guides to lead your journey.
• All park fees and permits covered.

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities

Hiking Mount Kenya through Chogoria Route has long been considered the most picturesque, dramatic, and varying route, it’s the most beautiful of the access routes to Point Lenana and the best for acclimatization as the gradient is the easiest. You are more likely to be the only climbers on this side of the mountain ensuring a unique wilderness experience. Our guides are specialists on Mount Kenya, thoroughly knowledgeable in the flora, fauna and a foreign language.

• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.