Depart 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.
6 Days Trekking Mount Kenya Sirimon / Naro Moru with peak circuit route
NaroMoru is the most popular route although not the most scenic. It is also the fastest route to point Lenana. Take this classic route up Mount Kenya though the notoriously treacherous vertical bog and into the wide Teleki Valley beneath the Tryndall, The Lewis Glacier.
6 Days Trekking Mount Kenya Sirimon, Naro Moru with peak circuit route
6 Days Trekking Mount Kenya Sirimon, Naro Moru with peak circuit route
Mt Kenya Sirimon route, Mount Kenya Climbing, Mount Kenya Trekking
Sirimon route is more scenic and it is on the drier side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking.
NaroMoru is the most popular route although not the most scenic. It is also the fastest route to point Lenana. Take this classic route up Mount Kenya though the notoriously treacherous vertical bog and into the wide Teleki Valley beneath the Tryndall, The Lewis Glacier.
Safari Highlights:
- Catch sight of the stunning African sunrise from Point Lenana.
- Climb up Mount Kenya via the Sirimon Route Down Naro Moru Route.
- Enjoy a thrilling mountaineering adventure in Kenya.
Itinerary Details
After climbing through the rain forest to 3993m. Spend the night at Liki Camp north.
The trail proceeds to Shipton’s camp where we will rest in order to acclimatise overnight.
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 view the trail winding along a beautiful series of rock ledges. Descend to shipton’s camp for the night.
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.
Descend to forest clearance then you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi.
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.
