Overview

Sirimon Route is much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the drier side of the 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 1: Drive From Nairobi - Mount Kenya

Leave Nairobi for Mt Kenya National park, upon arrival have lunch at the gate,(inside the park). Trekking begins after lunch to Old Moses camp, taking approximately 3 hrs, depending on your pace. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp (3300m) 9 km trek.

Day 2 - Old Moses to Shiptons Camp (16km trek)

After breakfast at 6 am, hike up to Mackinders Valley through beautiful Moorland. Packed lunch along the trek. Trekking approximately 7 hours depending on your pace. Dinner and rest at Shiptons Camp (4200m).

Day 3 - Acclimatization Day

Take approximately 1 hr trek to Hausberg (4700m) for acclimatization, then descend for rest. Lunch, dinner, and rest at Shiptons Camp (4200m).

Day 4 - Summit - Shiptons to Old Moses Camp

Early morning wakeup call at 3:30am to attempt Point Lenana (4985m) at dawn to catch the early sunrise. The trek is 2 and a half hours to 3 hrs. after reaching point Lenana you will be greeted by beautiful morning sun rays, after a short rest, You will descend down to Shiptons Camp for a full breakfast (approx one and a half hrs), then further down to Old Moses Camp for lunch (approx 4 hrs). Dinner and rest at Old Moses Camp (3300m).

Day 5 - Old Moses to Sirimon Gate

After breakfast, descend further to Sirimon Gate (approx 2 hrs). End of trek. You will be picked up at the gate and transferred back to Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Included:

• Transport in a private jeep 4x4 land cruiser fitted with FREE WIFI from Nairobi to Mt Kenya gate and back
• Food
• Accommodation
• Porters
• Professional Guide and cook
• Entrance fees

Not Included:

• Travel insurance
• Personal hiking gear
• Tips/gratuities
• Drinks
• Items of personal nature
• Visa Fees