Departure from Nairobi at 07:30 hrs drive to Nanyuki town for a brief stop at the equator line continue to Nanyuki town for lunch, afternoon is spent acclimatize for the hike and visiting the few attractions that are available.
4 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon Route
Sirimon route starts 15 km (9 miles) east around the Mount Kenya Ring Road from Nanyuki. The gate is 10 km (6 miles) further along the track, which can be walked or driven by two-wheel drives.
4 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon Route
4 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon Route – Mt Kenya Trekking
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Sirimon route starts 15 km (9 miles) east around the Mount Kenya Ring Road from Nanyuki. The gate is 10 km (6 miles) further along the track, which can be walked or driven by two-wheel drives.
The track climbs up through the forest. On the north side of the mountain there is no bamboo zone, so the forest gradually turns into moorland covered with giant heather. The track ends at Old Moses Hut and becomes a path. This continues up the hill before splitting into two routes. To the left, the least used path goes around the side of the Barrow, to Liki North Hut. The vegetation becomes more sparse, with giant lobelia and groundsels dotted around. The path climbs over a ridge, before rejoining the main path ascending the Mackinder Valley. Shipton’s Cave can be found in the rock wall to the left of the steep path just before reaching Shipton’s Camp.
From Shipton’s Camp, it is possible to ascend the ridge directly in front of the camp to the site of Kami Hut, which no longer exists, or follow the river up to Lower Simba Tarn and eventually to Simba Col. These are both on the Peak Circuit Path.
Safari Highlights:
- Climb up Mount Kenya via the Sirimon Route.
- Enjoy a thrilling mountaineering adventure in Kenya.
Itinerary Details
After breakfast, vehicle transfer to Sirimon park gate and hike to Old Moses camp for overnight (3300m) approx time is 5 to 6 hrs hikes, dinner and overnight at the old moses camp.
After breafast hike to Shipton’s camp (4200m) for overnight (5 to 6 hrs hikes) dinner and overnight at the shiptons camp.
wake up early at 2.00 am atempt point Lenana (4985m) at 03:00 hrs and descend directly to shiptons camp for breakfast then proceed to sirimon park gate to connect your transfer back to Nairobi arriving late in the afternoon or early evening.
Included in the Safari Cost
- Arrival & Departure airport transfers complementary to all our clients.
- Transportation as per itinerary.
- Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients.
- Mount Kenya National Park rescue fees
- Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)
- Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
- Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
- Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress
- Water for washing up daily
- National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary.
- Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request
- Mount Kenya National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
- A comprehensive Climbing Mount Kenya travel info pack
- Flying Doctor Evacuation Service
Excluded in the Safari Cost
- Visas and related costs.
- Personal Taxes.
- Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature.
- International flights.
