5-Day Budget Mount Kenya Summit Safari via Sirimon & Chogoria (Privately Guided Trek)
This 5-day Mt Kenya trekking adventure is designed for travelers who crave challenge, solitude, and the raw beauty of Kenya’s highest peaks, all while keeping costs friendly.
You’ll conquer the classic Sirimon–Chogoria Crossing, one of Africa’s most scenic and rewarding high-altitude routes, known for its dramatic valleys, alpine lakes, rock spires, and the legendary sunrise from Point Lenana (4,985m).
From your first ascent through the ancient mountain forests to your summit push beneath a blanket of stars, each moment strengthens your spirit, reconnects you with nature, and invites you into the quiet power of the mountains.
This is your journey, private, personal, and deeply transformative.
Availability is limited, especially for flights and lodges, reach out today to check availability.
If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs.
Add-on experiences can be arranged on request (e.g., extra acclimatization days, porter upgrades, or luxury transfers).
Tour Highlights
Conquer Mt Kenya via the iconic Sirimon–Chogoria crossing route
Summit the breathtaking Point Lenana (4,985m) at sunrise
Acclimatization hike to Oblong Tarn & Hausberg Tarn (4,600m)
Trek through moorlands, alpine zones & the surreal Gorges Valley
Stay in mountain huts with private guiding for a personalized experience
Enjoy panoramic views of Batian, Nelion & Kenya’s glacial tarns
Descend through the dramatic Bamboo Forest Tunnel on the Chogoria side
Perfect for budget trekkers who still want safety, expertise & private guiding
Tour Map
Tour Features
Accommodations
This tour does not have accommodation
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the a destinations of this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for All travelers
All travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Family Friendly
This tour accepts families with kids from 0 years.
Day 1
Nairobi ➜ Sirimon Gate ➜ Old Moses (3,300m)
Your adventure begins early as we depart Nairobi and head north past rolling farmlands and Mt Kenya’s rising silhouette.
At Sirimon Gate (2,650m), your crew completes park formalities as you breathe in crisp mountain air — the perfect reset.
The trek begins gently through lush forest and giant heather, alive with bird calls and mountain scents.
Accommodation
Judmaier/Old Moses Campsite
Day 2
Old Moses ➜ Shipton Camp (4,200m)
Today’s trek is long but deeply rewarding.
The trail winds across open moorland dotted with giant lobelias and senecios — plants found only in East African highlands.
The air thins, step by step, as the jagged peaks of Batian and Nelion reveal themselves.
By late afternoon, you arrive at Shipton Camp, nestled beneath towering rock faces.
The mountain’s raw beauty surrounds you, and tonight the stars feel impossibly close.
Rest well — tomorrow prepares your body for the summit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: On foot with porters & private guide
Accommodation
Shipton Campsite
Day 3
Acclimatization Hike – Oblong & Hausberg Tarns (~4,600m)
This day is dedicated to acclimatization, giving your body the best chance to summit successfully.
After breakfast, your guide leads you on a steady hike to Oblong Tarn and Hausberg Tarn, two striking alpine lakes hidden among the high ridges.
The views are surreal — glaciers, steep rock towers, and sweeping valleys.
You return to Shipton in the early afternoon for rest, hydration, and preparation for your summit push.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: On foot
Accommodation
Shipton Campsite
Day 4
Shipton ➜ Point Lenana (4,985m) ➜ Chogoria Bandas (2,800–2,970m)
Today’s trek is long but deeply rewarding.
The trail winds across open moorland dotted with giant lobelias and senecios — plants found only in East African highlands.
The air thins, step by step, as the jagged peaks of Batian and Nelion reveal themselves.
By late afternoon, you arrive at Shipton Camp, nestled beneath towering rock faces.
The mountain’s raw beauty surrounds you, and tonight the stars feel impossibly close.
Rest well — tomorrow prepares your body for the summit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: On foot with porters & private guide
Accommodation
Chogoria Bandas
Day 5
Chogoria Bandas ➜ Chogoria Town ➜ Nairobi
Your final descent takes you through the breathtaking Bamboo Forest — a cathedral of towering stalks filled with filtered light and birdsong.
By mid-morning you reach the Chogoria Gate, where your driver awaits.
Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon, with a drop-off at your hotel or at JKIA for your flight.
You leave the mountain lighter, stronger, and carrying a story you’ll share for the rest of your life.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Private vehicle to Nairobi
Accommodation
No Accommodation (End of Tour)
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
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