Sensational Mount Kenya Hike
4Days Trekking in Mount Kenya trough Sirimon Route
From
$940 USD
pp
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 | |
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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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