Overview
Ascend via the scenic Sirimon route and descend through Chogoria's dramatic gorges on this five-day trek to Point Lenana. Full trekking crew, porters, and mountain huts included.
Trip highlights
- Summit Point Lenana at sunrise
- Cross three distinct climate zones
- Descend through the dramatic Gorges Valley
- Small group with dedicated guide and porters
Day by day
1
Nairobi to Old Moses Camp
Drive to the Sirimon gate, trek through montane forest to Old Moses Camp (3,300m).
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Old Moses Camp
2
Old Moses to Shipton's Camp
Cross open moorland with views of the peaks ahead, arriving at Shipton's Camp (4,200m).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Shipton's Camp
3
Summit day — Point Lenana
Pre-dawn start for the summit push, reaching Point Lenana (4,985m) for sunrise, then descending to Mintos Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Mintos Camp
4
Descend through the Gorges Valley
A dramatic descent through Chogoria's Gorges Valley, past waterfalls and moorland lakes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Meru Bandas
5
Chogoria gate to Nairobi
Final descent through forest to the Chogoria gate, then drive back to Nairobi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay: -
What's included
- ✓ Park fees and camping/hut fees
- ✓ Professional mountain guide and porters
- ✓ All meals on the mountain
- ✓ Transport from Nairobi and back
Not included
- ✕ Personal trekking gear (available for hire)
- ✕ Altitude sickness medication
- ✕ Travel insurance
- ✕ Tips for guide and porters
Traveler reviews
Nzilani S.
Best trek of my life
Tough but the crew made it achievable. Sunrise from Point Lenana is something I'll never forget.