Mt Kenya - Sirimon Route

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On this Mount Kenya climbing experience, you ascend via the dry and little used Sirimon Trail and descend on the scenic Chogoria Trail. You reach point Lenana (4985 m), the highest point accessible to walkers, and return to base. Mount Kenya is Africa's second highest mountain. Above the habitable altitude, you find a rainforest zone, abundant with many tree species and wildlife too. Further up is open moorland, and beyond is the snow line where vegetation is sparse. Finding snow on the equator was a great surprise for the first Europeans to get to East Africa.

Trip Details

Duration: 5 Days
Visited Areas: Africa , Kenya
Trip Type: Trekking
Airfare not included

Trip Price (per Person)

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Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi Nanyuki

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel and depart for Nanyuki town, arriving in time for lunch. The afternoon will be spent acclimatizing and organizing any gear you may require for the trek. Dinner and overnight at a budget hotel.

Day 2: Nanyuki - Old Moses

After breakfast, drive to the Sirimon Park Gate where you will begin your hike to Old Moses Hut for your first overnight on Mt. Kenya, lunch enroute. The hike takes about 3 hours, by passing tropical rain forest and bamboo vegetation sections. The altitude here is 3,300m. Dinner and overnight at the hut.

Day 3: Old Moses - Shiptons

After breakfast, hike to Shipton's which is at 4,200m above sea level. You stop for a picnic lunch half way through the hike. Dinner and overnight at the hut. Walking time is 5 to 7 hours depending on your individual fitness level.

Day 4: Shiptons - Pt Lenana - Shiptons

A pre-down attempt of Pt. Lenana, this early start is intended to give you enough time to reach Pt. Lenana when the sun is rising and in clear weather gives you a clear view of the majestic scenery. After photography and viewing descend to Shiptons for overnight, meals enroute.

Day 5: Shiptons - Nairobi

After breakfast, descend leisurely to the road head, then on to Nanyuki town where you have lunch then catch your transport to Nairobi arriving in the evening