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Mt. Kenya trekking 5 days Sirimon route

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Mt. Kenya trekking 5 days Sirimon route

About this activity

Mount Kenya trek that combines the two most scenic routes of Mt Kenya. Ascent 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

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At a glance

Duration
5 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Trav-Interactive

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–16 years) · Adults (18–55 years) · Seniors (56–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
  • Not included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

Day 1 · Nairobi / Sirimon / Judmaier Camp [Old Moses Camp] 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m

  1. Nanyuki Town

    Passing by

    Leave Nairobi at 8.00am to Nanyuki town then

    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, 3300

Camp tent

Day 2 · Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 17km, 900m ascent

  1. Stop 1

    Passing by

    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.

Shipton camp tent 4200m.

Day 3 · Day 3

  1. Stop 1

    Passing by

    Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff

    clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos camp (6km), 2hrs.

Camp tent.

Day 4 · Day 4

  1. Kenya Wildlife Service

    Passing by

    4-5hrs further down to Mount Kenya, 2950m

Mount Kenya Lodge

Day 5 · Chogoria Bandas / Chogoria / Nairobi

  1. Nairobi

    Passing by

    Aftret Breakfast 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Town then transfer back to Nairobi.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Find branded vehicles or staff in company uniforms and identification.

End point

  • Find branded vehicles or staff in company uniforms and identification.

Pickup points

  • Rosa Mystica Christian Guest House
  • 37 On Kikambala
  • Olsupat Lodge
  • Sakina Hotel & Restaurant
  • Santa Fe Hotel Nairobi
  • Prearea Hotel
  • Best Western Premier Westlands
  • Ulwazi Place by Trianum
  • Lowela Hotel
  • Rigel Inn
  • StanMar Hotel
  • Valley Arcade Towers

and 426 more pickup points

Find branded vehicles or staff in company uniforms and identification.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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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