MOUNT KENYA 3 DAYS SIRIMON- SIRIMON ROUTE
Climbing to 5,199 meters, Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. The scenery surrounding this designated World Heritage Site is breath-taking. It is pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forest, mineral springs and a selection of rare and endangered species of animals, high altitude adapted plains game and unique montane and alpine vegetation. Visitors can enjoy mountain climbing, camping and caving with the mountain’s rugged glacier-clad peaks providing the perfect backdrop.
The park is accessible via Nanyuki-Isiolo road via sirimon Track, Nyeri-Nanyuki near Naro Moru or Chogoria route. It is about 175 Kms from CBD Nairobi
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Nairobi - Mt Kenya
After pick up from Nairobi drive through central Kenya and proceed towards Nyeri with a nice view of Mt. Kenya and the Aberdares ranges in clear weather. You will have a brief stopover at the Equator near Nanyuki the base town before getting into town. Proceed to Sirimon park gate for a picnic lunch (2660m).From the gate, we trek up through magnificent montane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3-4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.
Day 2: Mt Kenya - Fullday
After breakfast, leave the camp with your packed lunch, follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction. After a water break, you continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North River and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the Shipton Camp. This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glacier. Resident population is of Rock hyrax and sun birds.
Day 3: Mt Kenya - Nairobi
This will be the longest day on the trip. Take an early morning tea and at around 3.00 am start the climbing along a lose scree which sometimes of the year is covered with snow to reach the summit of Lenana 4,985m. (3hrs) the third peak in Mt. Kenya to catch the sunrise and after a superb view from the summit as far as Mt. Kilimanjaro to the south, descend back to Shipton camp (2hrs) for breakfast. After the breakfast, descend down to Old Moses where you will connect a transfer car off the mountain to Nanyuki then drive back to Nairobi arriving in the evening.
Charge/ Cost
Non-resident USD 670 per person (Min. 2 Pax).
Citizen/Resident Ksh 37,000 per person (Min. 2 Pax)
Cost Includes:
- Transport
- Park fees
- 3 meals a day
- Guide fees
- Porter fees
Cost Excludes:
- Government imposed increase of taxes /Park fees
- Personal items
- Insurance
The following is the list of equipment you have to bring with you or hire locally:
Sleeping bags, rucksack, hiking boots and a light trainers shoes, flashlight (torch), warm jacket, Balaclava (woolen hat), several pairs of warm socks, a pair of gloves, Rain jacket and a pair of water proof trousers, freezer or warm sweater(s), 2 water-bottle1.5 liters each, walking sticks, gaiters, light toiletry articles (personal items)
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
