Mount Kenya Climb – Sirimon Route (5 Days)
A steady and scenic ascent via Sirimon, ideal for acclimatization.
Explore alpine forests, moorland, and the dramatic Mackinders Valley.
Summit Point Lenana for breathtaking sunrise views across Kenya.
Descend along familiar trails with unforgettable highland memories.
Program (5 Days):
- Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki
Depart Nairobi for Nanyuki with your mountain guide. After lunch, spend the rest of the day acclimatizing to the altitude. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Nanyuki.
- Day 2: Nanyuki – Old Moses Camp (5 hrs, 9km)
After breakfast, transfer to the Sirimon Gate. Begin trekking through a lush rainforest to reach Old Moses Camp (3,300m) for dinner and overnight.
- Day 3: Old Moses – Shiptons Camp
Continue the climb through the stunning Mackinders Valley, arriving at Shiptons Camp (4,200m). Dinner and overnight at the mountain hut.
- Day 4: Shiptons – Point Lenana – Old Moses
Start the summit push early in the morning to reach Point Lenana (4,985m). On clear days, you can see Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Elgon, and even the Indian Ocean. Return to Shiptons for breakfast, then descend to Old Moses for overnight stay.
- Day 5: Old Moses – Nairobi
After breakfast, transfer from Old Moses Camp and return to Nairobi, concluding your Mount Kenya adventure.
What's Included:
Accommodation as per the itinerary
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Transportation in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography
English-speaking driver/guide with knowledge of flora, fauna, and Kenyan culture
Minivan with communication equipment, safari accessories, and bottled water
Park entrance fees
Government taxes and fees
Pick up and drop-off transfers
What's Not Included:
local and international airfares
Personal communication charges
Tips and gratuities
Alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages
Laundry services
Between meal snacks, additional parks, attractions, and events not in the itinerary