6 Day Mount Kenya Climbing - Sirimon Route
Hiking in Kenya
Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the dry side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through the 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 bunkhouse facilities are the best on this side of the mountain
Highlights
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Personal porters
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 5 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Accommodation
Tents
You will be staying in tents in the following locations:
- Old Moses Camp, Mount Kenya
- Shipton Camp, Mount Kenya
- Mackinders Camp, Mount Kenya
Program
What to bring
These are equipment you will need to bring:
- Sunglasses
- Backpack
- Water bottle
- Other gear: Hiking boots
Itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi to Old Moses Camp (3,300 meters)
After meeting up at the international airport in Nairobi, you will drive to Nanyuki town, crossing the equator en route to Sirimon Park gate. From there, you will spend 3 to 4 hours trekking to your first camp, Old Moses Camp.
Day 2: Old Moses Camp to Shipton Camp (4,200 meters)
Starting first thing in the morning, you will hike for about 7 hours, up through the Mackinders Valley via the Liki North Ridge before arriving at Shipton Camp.
Day 3: Acclimatization
You will enjoy several short walks or day hikes based out of Shipton Camp, possibly summiting nearby Oblong mountain.
Day 4: Shipton Camp to Mackinders Camp (4,300 meters)
You will start the day by hiking up to the north face of Batian, before continuing to the southwest and climbing up a series of switchbacks in the snow.
Once you reach the Hausberg Col, you will descend into the upper Hausberg valley before ascending a ridge and following a series of ledges to Mackinders Camp.
Day 5: Summit Day
Getting a pre-dawn start, you will climb up to Lenana Point at the summit to see the sunrise. From there, you will hike back down to Bandanas.
Day 6: Return to Nairobi
After breakfast, you will descend to Chogoria Town and transfer to Nairobi.
Location
Arrival and Departure
You will be arriving to and departing from Nairobi, Nairobi, Nairobi City County.
These are the locations you will be heading to:
- Town of Nanyuki, Laikipia County
- Town of Nanyuki, Laikipia County to Moses Camp
- Mackinders-Teleki Valley to Shipton Camp
- North face of Batian, Mount Kenya
- Hausberg Col, Mount Kenya
- Upper Hausberg Valley, Mount Kenya to Mackinders Camp
- Point Lenana, Mount Kenya to Bandanas
- Town of Chogoria, Tharaka-Nithi County, Eastern Province of Kenya
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Personal porters
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 5 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
12954 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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