6 Days Mount Kenya Climbing- Sirimon Route

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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
Treated water on the trek
Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
Entry/Admission - Mount Kenya National Park
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
International flights

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick all travelers 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: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Sirimon Route

    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 Judmaier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Old Moses

    1 stop
  • 2

    After climbing through the rain forest to 3993m. We will spend the night at Liki Camp north,B,L,D.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Shiptons campsite

    1 stop
  • 3

    The trail proceeds to Shipton’s camp where we will rest in order to acclimatise overnight,B,L,D.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Mackinders

    1 stop
  • 4

    From Shipton’s camp the trail leads to kami hut below the north face of Batian. Continuing west – southwest the trails climbs up switchbacks in the fine snow before reaching Hausberg col at 4590m. We will descend into the upper Hausberg valley and rest at the aptly named oblong and Hausberg tarns. Ascending to the crest of a ridge known as Arthur’s seat we see the trail winding along a beautiful series of rock ledges. We will descend to shipton’s camp for the night,B,L,D.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Point Lenana

    1 stop
  • 5
    Point Lenana

    An early 2.00 am start for an attempt to reach point Lenana before descending to Mackinder’s camp for breakfast then on to Met Station for dinner and overnight, B,L,D

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Nairobi

    1 stop
  • 6
    Nairobi

    Met Station | Naromoru Gate, 9km, 3hrs| Nairobi Descend to park gate and transfer to Nairobi,B,L

    8 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
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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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