Activity Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya
4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing - Sirimon Route
About this activity
Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the drier side of the 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. Though Mount Kenya summit can be reached in 4 days as per the below itinerary, we strongly recommend an overnight acclimatization at the base in Nanyuki town. This can be arranged for at an extra fee.
At a glance
- Duration
- 4 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 7 people
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Gracepatt Safaris
Ages: Adults (12–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
- Included: Full board accommodation whilst on the trek
- Included: Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
- Included: Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
- Included: All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Included: Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- Included: On completion, successful climb Certificate
Not included
- Not included: Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
- Not included: International flights
- Not included: Visas to Kenya
- Not included: Items of personal nature
- Not included: Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
Itinerary
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Mount Kenya National Park
8 hours
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 Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
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10 hours Admission included
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. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D
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Stop 3
10 hours
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hrs, for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight, B,L,D
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Stop 4
8 hours
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
End point
Pickup points
We will pick you at your Nairobi Hotel/ Accommodation
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% |
Good to know
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing - Sirimon Route
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