6 days5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing via Sirimon Route
New5 daysNairobi
Length
5 days
Itinerary
5 days planned
Group
Max 100
Guides
English
Overview
Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the dry side of mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain
Day by day itinerary
1Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent⌄
Leave Nairobi at 7.30am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmaier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Old Moses Camp
2Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 17km, 900m ascent⌄
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 Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Shipton camp
3Shipton Camp⌄
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Shipton camp
4Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 11-12hrs, 32km, 785m ascent⌄
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut (6km), 2hrs, for breakfast and 20km, 4-5hrs further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight on Mount Kenya, B,L,D
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Meru Bandas
5Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi⌄
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
What's included
- ✓Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
- ✓English Guide
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Entry/Admission - Mount Kenya National Park
- ✓Dinner
- ✓All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- ✓Entry/Admission - Meru Town
- ✓Treated water on the trek
- ✓On completion, successful climb Certificate
Not included
- ✕International flights
- ✕Visas to Kenya
- ✕Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
- ✕Gratuities
Good to know
Starts: Our driver guide will pick you at your hotel lobby
Ends: Our driver guide will pick you at your hotel lobby
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
From
$1,575
