Sensational Mount Kenya Hike

4Days Trekking in Mount Kenya trough Sirimon Route

From

$940 USD

Safari summary

Mount Kenya Sirimon Route provides the easiest access to the northern side of the central peaks and the North Face Standard Route on Batian. It is a beautiful route with fine views of Sendeo and Terere, and of the main peaks. Sirimon is regarded by many as he best ascent route of Kenya’s highest mountain and well within the capabilities of fit hill walkers. Enjoy spectacular, ever-changing scenery as you climb to the dramatic summit of this ancient volcano. It is also considered more scenic than Naro Moru route.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Mount Kenya

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Nairobi – Old Moses Camp

Mount Kenya

Hiking Distance: 8Kms Duration: 2.5Hrs Leave Nairobi at 8 am for Nanyuki town. Proceed to Sirimon Gate where you will have lunch and begin our trek. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which later becomes heath land upto Old Moses camp 3300m asl. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Stay at Old Moses camp cabin

Old Moses Camp – Shiptons Camp

Mount Kenya

Hiking Distance: 16kms Duration: 6Hrs After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Likii North and continue uphill to Mackinder’s Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp 4200m asl. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Stay at Shipton camp cabin

Shiptons Camp– Old Moses Camp

Mount Kenya

Hiking Distance: 24Kms Duration: 10Hrs Leave at 2am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana(4985 M asl) at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp for breakfast and later proceed down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Stay at Old Moses camp cabin

Old Moses Camp - Nairobi

Mount Kenya

Hiking Distance: 8Kms Duration: 1.5Hrs After breakfast, walk down through the rain-forest for 2 hours to Sirimon gate where we will board a private vehicle for transfer to Nairobi town. The vehicle can as well pick you up at the camp upon request. Meal Plan: Breakfast

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