Mount Kenya - Chogoria Trek

Overview

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A 9-day trek to Point Lenana via the remote and scenic Chogoria route

Introduction

Mount Kenya National Park is one of the most varied and impressive landscapes in East Africa. This trek to Point Lenana (4,985m), one of the volcano's three main summits, follows the Chogoria route, by far the most scenic and interesting route through the forests and moorland areas of Mount Kenya National Park. En route you’ll spend two nights at the stunning location of Lake Michaelson (4,000m), ensuring you are well acclimatised. This campsite is surrounded by the dramatic rock scenery of the “Temple” cliffs and is home to exotic bird species, including the tacazze sunbird. Eventually you arrive at Simba Tarn (4,620m) below Point Lenana. The ascent to this trekking summit is best made at sunrise, when you'll enjoy superb views as dawn breaks across the steep, rocky summits and towards the Rift Valley and Kilimanjaro, 225 miles away. The final part of the trek descends down the west flank of the mountain via the Sirimon route.

Join us on Mount Kenya

• Trek Africa's second highest mountain, camping by lakes amongst picturesque scenery
• Follow the most scenic route to the summit of Point Lenana
• Direct flights with British Airways London to Nairobi
• Guaranteed to run with a minimum of 3 people
• Extra acclimatisation day at Lake Michaelson

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What to expect

On average, you will walk for 4 to 5 hours each day, with the day you summit Point Lenana being an 8 - 9 hour day. You will have excellent support from our local guides. No previous experience of high altitudes is necessary, as every caution is taken to ensure a gradual and thorough period of acclimatisation, notably by spending two nights at Lake Michaelson (4,000m).

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the trek or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Fri 7 Aug – Sat 15 Aug 2026	UK	Nairobi	Available Book now »
	£4,895	£3,595
Fri 23 Oct – Sat 31 Oct 2026	UK	Nairobi	Available Book now »
	£4,795	£3,595
Fri 15 Jan – Sat 23 Jan 2027	UK	Nairobi	Available Book now »
	£4,595	£3,595
Fri 12 Feb – Sat 20 Feb 2027	UK	Nairobi	Available Book now »
	£4,795	£3,595

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Group size: 3 – 8 people.

Single room supplement: £150

For comparison, this trek starts from £399 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign Development and Commonwealth Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Kenya on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless Land Only).
• UK Air Passenger Duty (excluded if joining land-only and you make your own international flight arrangements).
• All National Park fees and Peak Permits.
• 2 group road transfers between Airport and hotel, connecting with flights (excluded if joining land-only).
• 1 nights' hotel accommodation in Nairobi on a twin sharing, bed and breakfast basis.
• All road transport by private vehicles as described in the itinerary.
• 6 nights’ camping including all meals.
• Porterage costs (Max 14Kg personal kit bag).
• All costs for local Kenyan guide and helpers.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or lightweight fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Lunch in Nairobi and Nanyuki.
• Evening meals in Nairobi and Nanyuki.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Additional porterage costs.
• Optional trips (e.g. a Safari Extension) and sightseeing tours.
• Tips.

Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this trek on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Outline Itinerary

Day 1:	Fly to Nairobi Flights from the UK arrive late evening in Nairobi. Airport transfer. Overnight hotel.
Day 2:	Drive to the mountain, trek to Chogoria Bandas (3,000m) Drive to Chogoria town (3.5 hours), trek 3 hours to the park gate and walk the final few kiliometres to camp on the edge of the forest.
Day 3:	Trek to Lake Ellis (3,400m) Walk through the glades of montane forest, with plenty of wildlife all around, to arrive at camp on the shores of Lake Ellis (3hrs). Afternoon acclimatisation walk to nearby Mugi hill (3,650m).
Day 4:	Trek to Lake Michaelson (4,000m) Trek across moorland, then descend to this beautiful campsite situated at the head of the Gorges valley, where you'll spend the next two nights (6 hours walking). Above the camp are the impressive cliffs of the "Temple". Exotic bird species, including the tacazze sunbird, can be seen close to the camp amongst the bizarre giant plants - principally groundsel and lobelia.
Day 5:	Acclimatisation at Lake Michaelson (4,000m) An extra day to aid your acclimatisation in the most beautiful campsite on the mountain, with the Nithi gorge plunging nearly 400m into the lake.
Day 6:	Trek to Simba Tarn (4,560m) Enter the alpine zone - a world of rock and ice as you climb towards the main peaks. You'll leave behind the bizarre giant lobelias and groundsels and arrive on glacial moraine. There's a final short, sharp scree slope that takes you to Simba Tarn (4,620m).
Day 7:	Ascent of Point Lenana (4,985m) and descend to Old Moses' Camp (3,300m) Leave camp at dawn for the 1.5 hour walk to Point Lenana. This is on rough ground and can be snow-covered. As the sun rises its rays spread slowly across the great Rift Valley, gradually illuminating Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit in the far distance. Descend to Old Moses Hut on the Sirimon Route. 6 - 8 hours.
Day 8:	Descend to Sirmion Gate, return to Nairobi and fly home Trek out to the park gates and drive back to Nairobi. Airport transfer. Late evening flight.
Day 9:	Arrive home

Optional Kilimanjaro extension

Why not extend your stay in Africa and use your acclimatisation to make an ascent of Kilimanjaro?

Day 9 Fly from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Moshi. Overnight hotel.

Day 10 Begin ascent of Kilimanjaro. Climb to Forest Caves (3,000m) on the Umbwe Route.

Day 11 Climb to Baranco Camp (3,900m).

Day 12 Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp (13,300ft / 4,050m).

Day 13 Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (15,090ft / 4,650m).

Day 14 Barafu camp to Uhuru Peak - Kilimanjaro Summit (19,340 ft / 5,896m), descend to Millennium Camp

Day 15 Descent via the Mweka Hut. Return to Moshi. Overnight hotel.

Day 16 Fly home.

Price based based on one person taking part. Price does not include flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport from Nairobi, which will be quoted at the time of booking.

Price £2595 per person

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