5-Day Mount Kenya Point Lenana Trek
A scenic 5-day trek to Point Lenana, the trekking summit of Mount Kenya, combining the Sirimon route up with the dramatic Chogoria route down past alpine lakes and glacial valleys.
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to Sirimon Gate
Drive from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate and trek through moorland to Old Moses Camp (3,300m).
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Day 2: Old Moses to Shipton's Camp
Trek across the Mackinder Valley with views of Mount Kenya's peaks, reaching Shipton's Camp (4,200m).
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Day 3: Summit Point Lenana and Descent to Chogoria
Early morning summit of Point Lenana (4,985m) for sunrise, then descend via the Chogoria route to Minto's Hut.
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Day 4: Minto's Hut to Chogoria Gate
Trek down through the Gorges Valley, passing alpine lakes, to Chogoria Gate.
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Day 5: Return to Nairobi
Morning drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
Included in Tour Price
- Kenya Wildlife Service park fees
- Mountain hut and camping accommodation
- Professional guides and porters
- All meals during the trek
- Transfers from Nairobi
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (including evacuation cover)
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal trekking gear