Mt. Kenya trekking 5 days Sirimon route

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5 days (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 9 more

Mount Kenya trek that combines the two most scenic routes of Mt Kenya. Ascent 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

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Alcoholic Beverages
All Fees and Taxes

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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Nairobi / Sirimon / Judmaier Camp [Old Moses Camp] 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m

    1 stop
  • 1

    Leave Nairobi at 8.00am to Nanyuki town then 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, 3300

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 17km, 900m ascent

    1 stop
  • 2

    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.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Day 3

    1 stop
  • 3

    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 camp (6km), 2hrs.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Day 4

    1 stop
  • 4
    Kenya Wildlife Service

    4-5hrs further down to Mount Kenya, 2950m

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Chogoria Bandas / Chogoria / Nairobi

    1 stop
  • 5
    Nairobi

    Aftret Breakfast 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Town then transfer back to Nairobi.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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