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5 Days Mount Kenya Trekking - Sirimon - Naro Moru Route

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Length

5 days

Itinerary

5 days planned

Group

Max 15

Guides

German, English

Overview

Sirimon route is considered by many to represent Mt Kenya one of the easiest route to reach the summit Point Lenana. It offers almost 95% to reach the summit. The route is on dry side of the mountain and affords walks through old growth forest on lower slopes and giant heather,alphine flowers and lobelia in higher elevations.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Leave Nairobi at 8.00 am to Nanyuki⌄

    Leave Nairobi at 8.00 am to Nanyuki, which normally takes 4hrs drive, arriving at 12.00, then proceed to Mt Kenya National Park Sirimon gate, picnic lunch will be provided. After lunch, follow the track uphill for 10 kms, forking left at the junction to reach Old Moses camp which is situated at 3,300m. The ascent from Sirimon gate to Old Moses is 690m Dinner/overnight.

    Meals: Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Old Moses is 690m Dinner/overnight.

  2. 2Mount Kenya⌄

    After breakfast, leave at 8.00 am, follow the directions for the direct route, until you reach the fork after one hour. The track becomes a path, and swings right and south round the head of a large valley, crossing several small streams to reach the crest of the ridge between the Otulili and Liki North Valleys. A walk of 3 to 4 hours to Liki North hut at 3,993m.Dinner/overnight.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: A walk of 3 to 4 hours to Liki North hut at 3,993m.Dinner/overnight.

  3. 3Mount Kenya⌄

    After breakfast, ascend the west side of the Valley, over a ridge, then down into the Mackinders Valley to meet the direct route, taking one to two hours. From here, follow the Mackinders Valley to reach Shipton camp, a total of 4 hours from Liki to Shiptons camp at 4,250m. Dinner/overnight.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Liki to Shiptons camp at 4,250m. Dinner/overnight.

  4. 4Continue walking until you get to point lenana 4,985 metres⌄

    Wake up at 2.30 at night, have tea and biscuits, then leave at 3.00 to the summit which normally takes 3 hours, this section is rocky and frozen scree. Continue walking until you get to point lenana 4,985 metres at 6.30 in the morning for the sunrise. Then descend down to Mackinders camp for breakfast then after breakfast walk down to Met station for 5 hrs,dinner/overnight.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Met station for 5 hrs,dinner/overnight.

  5. 5Mount Kenya - Nairobi⌄

    After morning breakfast, continue walking down through the bamboo and indigenous forest to reach Naro Moru gate to meet up with your transport back to Nairobi.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

    Overnight: No accommodation but can be arranged on request

What's included

  • ✓Bottled water
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast

Not included

  • ✕Alcoholic Beverages
  • ✕Sleeping bags, Hiking boots, Water proof jackets and pants(trousers), Hand gloves

Good to know

Starts: Our Mountain guide will be waiting for you there

Ends: Our Mountain guide will be waiting for you there

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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