5 Days Mount Kenya climbing via Sirimon Route
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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
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Accommodations
Old Moses Camp
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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
Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 17km, 900m ascent
Accommodations
Shipton camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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
Shipton Camp
Accommodations
Shipton camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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.
Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 11-12hrs, 32km, 785m ascent
Accommodations
Meru Bandas
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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
Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Chogoria
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.
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5 Days Mount Kenya climbing via Sirimon Route
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What‘s Included
Treated water on the trek.
Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
All park entrance fees to include government taxes
Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
On completion, successful climb Certificate
Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
International flights
Visas to Kenya
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What amazing trip with a very professional guide and team.
kristinabudiati0312,Jan 1, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I feel still tired on my legs when I write this review, but my heart is full of energy to express our highly gratitude, first to Grace that arranged everything from pick up transportation (5 person: I, my husband, my son, sister in laws and her son) in Nairobi by Francis until we met with Peter and his team in Nanyuki. The trip itself for me was very challenging, hard thus fun. The team who guided by Peter and David is very excellent. Their hospitality, patience and persistence to make all of us (especially me) to be able to reach the Lenana Point is extraordinary. Thank Peter and David! Finally my dream comes true and my family is so happy too that our trip is succeed. Thanks also for Steve who pick up us at Chogoria back to Nairobi safely. What a great adventure to close 2019!
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