Mount Kenya — Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse
A 4-5 day trek across Africa's second-highest peak — Point Lenana (4,985 m) is the trekker's summit.
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- Region
- Kenya
- Country
- Africa
- Biome
- Equatorial alpine (2,600–4,985 m)
- Best season
- January – February, August – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Equatorial alpine (2,600–4,985 m)
- Best season: January – February, August – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 4-5 day trek across Africa's second-highest peak — Point Lenana (4,985 m) is the trekker's summit.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: January – February, August – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Equatorial alpine (2,600–4,985 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Africa
Biome
Equatorial alpine (2,600–4,985 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Mount Kenya — Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse trip tools
Popular pursuits at Mount Kenya — Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.