4-Day Mount Kenya Climbing via Sirimon route

At 0630hrs Pickup from hotel/airport/pickup point, then departure for Nanyuki Town which takes about 3 hours. On arrival, a short break then finalizes with the crew and purchase groceries and consumables. Thereafter proceed to the Sirimon Gate, this normally takes about 1 hour. On arrival at the gate have lunch and formalize the entry and then the trekking starts right from the gate and walk through the rain forest for 9 km (3-4 hrs walk) to the first mountain hut – Old Moses Camp, altitude 3300m, for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination:
• Mount Kenya
Accommodation:
• Old Moses Camp Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kenya
Meals & Drinks:
• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

At 0630hrs Early morning breakfast, afterwards re-arrange your bags then we ascend the Sirimon Track to Likii North Valley, below the subsidiary peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo, 3990m. Climb out of the North Valley and into the Mackinders Valley one of the broadest valleys on the Mountain, with good views of the main peaks and a brief stopover for picnic lunch along the valley on top of the cliff. After lunch we will have 3 hours to ascend to Shipton Camp just below the main peak of Batian and Nelion this normally takes 7-8hrs to get to the Shipton Camp. On arrival you will find your cup of hot coffee or tea is ready as our crews always goes ahead to make sure the services are provided always on time. After refreshments have a short walk for acclimatizing and then descend to the Camp as you wait for the dinner to be served. Dinner and overnight in Shipton Camp 4200m. The weather at this camp sometimes may go below 10 degrees depending with the climate.
Main Destination:
• Mount Kenya
Accommodation:
• Shiptons Camp (Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
• Breakfast, Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Wake up call at 0130hrs, a cup of hot coffee or hot tea will be served but keep it right to avoid constipation due to slow digestion, then we start the Alpine ascent to the highest peak Point Lenana 4985m (17,058ft). Trekking starts at 0200hrs, taking 3-4 hours to reach Point Lenana (the hikers summit) in time to watch the sunrise. This is the most challenging bit of Mount Kenya Trekking and will require a strong mind, will power as well as the spirit of Adventure to reach to the summit. On a clear day you can see the snowcapped summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in the South, Mt. Elgon to the west and the Indian Ocean to the East. We normally get to the summit around 0600hrs before the sunrise, take as many photos/videos as you can and then descend back to Shipton’s Camp for breakfast. After breakfast you will have 2 hours rest as you prepare to descend further to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination:
• Mount Kenya
Accommodation:
• Shiptons Camp (Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

This day will be a great day for the trekkers, take your breakfast around 0800hrs, then start descending to the Park gate. Upon arrival at the gate you will be met by our driver who will transfer you to Nanyuki then proceed to Nairobi arriving late afternoon for your hotel/airport/pickup point to the next destination.
Main Destination:
• Nairobi
Accommodation:
• No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)