Mount Kenya trekking
5-Day Mt. Kenya climb: Sirimon - Naro Moru
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Safari summary
Mount Kenya is an extinct, glacier covered volcano straddling the equator. At 5,199m (17,057 ft), it is the second highest mountain in Africa behind Kilimanjaro. Our goal is Point Lenana, Mount Kenya's third-highest peak at 4,985m (16,355 ft). It can be climbed by anyone in good physical condition without any technical training or specialized equipment. We will use the Sirimon route to ascend the mountain and descend via the Naro Moru route. The Sirimon Route is preferred by most climber as it offers a gentler approach to the main peaks.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | None | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, June, July, August, September, December | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Nairobi to Naro Moru
Mount Kenya
You will be picked from the airport or hotel by our company representative and take a three and a half hour drive to the small town of Naro Moru located on the western side of the mountain. Your destination is Batians View Experiential Education Center situated on the Naro Moru trail, about 7km from the park gate. Here you will meet your guide and porters and have your gear checked to make sure you have everything you need to stay comfortable and safe during the climb.
Batians View, Naro Moru
To Sirimon gate and Judmeir camp
Mount Kenya
After breakfast, You will depart Batians View heading north past Nanyuki town to Sirimon Park gate. After registering at the gate you will set out for Judmaier camp following the road as it winds uphill through the gallery forest, Hargenia zone and giant heath. The camp is located at the upper end of the heath zone at 3,300m. Distance covered is 9km and takes approximately 3hrs of hiking. Overnight at Judmaier camp.
Judmeier camp
Judmeier camp to Shipton's Camp
Mount Kenya
After an early breakfast you will set off for Shipton's Camp following the well-trodden Sirimon Trail. From Liki North River the trail winds gradually to the top of the ridge overlooking Mackinder's Valley. Shipton's Camp is set at the head of Mackinder's Valley, directly below the peaks at about 4,000M (14,000 ft. Total distance covered is 11 km (6.8 miles) and takes about 6 to 8 hours.
Shipton's Camp
Lenana summit
On this day we will do a dawn summit to point lenana. Point Lenana at an altitude of 16,355 feet is the destination of most visitors to the mountain. It is the third highest peak and can be done by anyone in good physical condition without any technical training or equipment. A dawn ascent will have you leave shipton's camp very early to try and catch the sunrise at the summit. You will then descend to Mackinder's camp for Breakfast and later head down to met station for the night.
Met Station campsite
Met station to park gate
From Met station, it is a 3hr descend to the Naro Moru park gate where you will be picked up and driven to Batians View Experiential education center. Here you can have a hot shower, freshen up, and have a bite before departing for Nairobi and JKIA. It is also possible to be picked up at Met station in case you need to be in Nairobi early for your flight.
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