The Chogoria–Sirimon route is one of the best Mount Kenya traverses because you ascend via the scenic Chogoria side and descend via the gentler Sirimon side. The trek targets Point Lenana (4,985 m) and combines Lake Ellis, the Gorges Valley, alpine moorlands...

The Likii North day hike is a challenging high-altitude hike on the Sirimon side of Mount Kenya, reaching approximately 3,990–4,000 m. It is an excellent option for hikers looking for a serious one-day mountain experience without attempting Point Lenana. The hike is commonly done from Old Moses Camp, reached through Sirimon...

The Naro Moru–Naro Moru route is one of the shortest and most direct trekking routes to Point Lenana (4,985 m). It is a demanding route, particularly because of the steep Vertical Bog section between Met Station and the upper moorlands.

The Sirimon–Chogoria traverse is one of the best short Mount Kenya trekking itineraries. You ascend via Sirimon, approach the summit through Mackinder Valley and Shipton's Camp, climb Point Lenana (4,985 m) before dawn, and descend on the scenic Chogoria side....

The Sirimon–Sirimon route is a 4-day out-and-back trek to Point Lenana (4,985 m), returning through the same Sirimon route. It is a relatively dry and scenic approach, passing through forest, bamboo, giant heather, moorland and the Mackinder Valley.

The 7-day Machame Route is one of the most popular ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. It approaches the mountain from the south through Machame Gate, crosses the rainforest, Shira Plateau and alpine desert, and descends via the Mweka Route. The 7-day version is preferable...

The 5-day Marangu Route is the classic “Coca-Cola Route” and is the only Kilimanjaro route where climbers sleep in permanent mountain huts rather than tents. It starts and finishes at Marangu Gate and reaches Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m,...