Choose Your Chogoria Route Itinerary

The most beautiful approach on Mount Kenya. Lake Ellis, the Nithi Gorge, Lake Michaelson and The Temple.

Most popular · from $1,500Chogoria to Sirimon6 daysOur flagship traverse. The finest scenery up, the driest descent down.View itinerary → Traverse · from $1,250Chogoria to Naro Moru5 daysScenery on the way up, the direct line home through the Teleki Valley.View itinerary → Quietest · from $1,250Chogoria Route5 daysIn and out the same way, at a slower pace. The least crowded trek we run.View itinerary →

The Chogoria route at a glance

The Chogoria route approaches Mount Kenya from the east, from Chogoria town near Meru. It is widely regarded as the most scenic way up the mountain and is far quieter than Sirimon or Naro Moru, but the long, rough road up to the park gate means it needs a little more time and planning.

Above the forest the trail follows the rim of the Gorges Valley, passing Lake Ellis and looking down on Lake Michaelson, before reaching the Hall Tarns and Minto’s Camp (about 4,300 m). From there the summit push to Point Lenana (4,985 m) starts before dawn to catch sunrise from the top.

Many trekkers use the Chogoria route on the way up for its scenery and descend by the Sirimon route; an out-and-back trip is quieter still. The itineraries above cover each option. Compare them with the Naro Moru route, or tell us your dates and we will recommend one.