4 Days Mount Kenya Climb Sirimon Route

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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. Though Mount Kenya summit can be reached in 4 days as per the below itinerary.

What's Included

Treated water on the trek.
Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Entry/Admission - Mount Kenya National Park
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
All park entrance fees to include government taxes
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
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
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up all travellers within Nairobi

OR
Meeting point

Our driver guide will pick you at your hotel lobby

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent

    1 stop
  • 1
    Sirimon Route

    Leave Nairobi at 8 am 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 Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 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. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km

    1 stop
  • 3
    Point Lenana

    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

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km

    1 stop
  • 4
    Nairobi

    After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L

    10 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Shagami Kenya Tours and Safaris

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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