5-Day Explore Mount Kenya

5-Day Explore Mount Kenya up Sirimon down Sirimon Route

$670-690 USD

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Safari summary

Sirimon Route Summary
Mount Kenya is East Africa's second highest mountain after Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. This Mount Kenya climbing route is much more scenic 5-day Sirimon route is on the drier side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climbing up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki Town. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain.

Attempting the summit can be done in 5 days hiking. Those with additional time can opt to spare an extra night at Liki North Camp in between Old Moses Camp and Shipton Camp.

The summit at Lenana Peak can be reached in 5 days hiking as per the below itinerary. However, we recommend an overnight acclimatization at the base in Nanyuki town. Grayton Expeditions can helps in arranging for an extra day at an additional fee.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Mount Kenya

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi toNanyuki

Mount Kenya

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel and depart for Nanyuki town, arriving in time for lunch. The afternoon will be spent acclimatizing and organizing any gear you may require for the trek. Dinner and overnight at a budget hotel.

Budget Hotel

Day 2: Nanyukito Old Moses

Mount Kenya

After breakfast, drive to the Sirimon Park Gate where you will begin your hike to Old Moses Hut for your first overnight on Mount Kenya, lunch en-route. The hike takes about 3 hours, bypassing tropical rain forest and bamboo vegetation sections. The altitude here is 3,300m. Dinner and overnight at the hut.

Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp

Day 3: Shiptons To Pt Lenana

Mount Kenya

Shiptons To Pt Lenana To shiptons After early morning breakfast, hike to Shipton's which is at 4,200 meters above sea level. You stop for a picnic lunch halfway through the hike. Dinner and overnight at the hut. Walking time is 5 to 7 hours depending on your individual fitness level.

Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp,

Day 4: Shiptonsto Pt Lenana

Mount Kenya

Shiptonsto Pt Lenana to Shiptons A pre- down attempt of Pt. Lenana. This early start is intended to give you enough time to read Pt Lenana when the sun is rising and in clear weather gives you a clear view of the majestic scenery. After photography and viewing descend to Shiptons for overnight, meals en-route

Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp

Day 5: Shiptonto Nairobi

After breakfast, descend leisurely to the road head then on to Nanyuki town where you have lunch then catch your transport to Nairobi arriving in the evening.

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