Tour Overview
Mount Kenya climbing trip via the Sirimon Route offers an incredible journey through varied landscapes, from lush forests to alpine meadows. Starting at the Sirimon Gate, you’ll hike through dense vegetation and ascend towards the high-altitude terrain, enjoying breathtaking views of Mount Kenya’s peaks. The trek includes overnight stays at campsites, with the chance to explore the unique flora and fauna of the region. On the final day, you'll reach the high point of the Sirimon Route, experiencing the stunning vistas of the mountain before descending. It’s an unforgettable adventure for nature and hiking enthusiasts.
Included in the price:
- All transportation to/from the mountain
- All Park fees.
- All food while on the Mountain.
- Accommodation in mountain huts/ camping where applicable.
- All guiding services
- Porter support for the climb.
Not included
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Tips and gratuities for guides and porters (recommended to be 10 – 15% of climb costs)
- Beverages while not on the mountain
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allNairobi/Nanyuki/Old Mose
Departure from Nairobi at 0700 hrs from your hotel and transfer to Nanyuki arriving after 3 hours. Later transfer to Sirimon gate and hike to Old Moses camp for overnight (3300m), 3 to 4 hrs hikes (9kms).
Old Moses camp is where you acclimatize as you also come across different vegetation.
Old Moses - Shiptons
After breakfast Hike to Shipton's camp (4200m )through Liki and Makinders valley for overnight (6 to 8 hrs hikes) 17
Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hrs, for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight, B,L,D
Judamaier Camp (Old moses) / Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi
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