This 4 Days Sirimon Route Mount Kenya Climbing on The Sirimon Route, this route provides the easiest and most scenic access to the Northern side of the central peaks which include Batia, Nelion and Lenana.
The route is 15 km from Nanyuki Town heading towards Meru, Sirimon Route has lots of advantages that makes it more favorable and comfortable. It lies on the northwestern side of Mt. Kenya and generally escapes some rainfall, making it drier than other routes most of the year.
Highlights of 4 Days Sirimon Route Mount Kenya climbing
- Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon gate- Old Moses camp. ( 3,300m) 3-4 hrs, 9km walk, 680m ascent
- Day 2: Old Moses – Shipton camp (4200m). 7 hrs, 14km, 900m ascent.
- Day 3: Shipton – Pt Lenana (4985m)- Mt Kenya Bandas (2800m) 11-12 hrs, 29km, 785 ascent, 2,085m descent.
- Day 4: Meru Bandas – Chogoria town – Nairobi. 3 hrs, 10km walk.
Detailed itinerary of 4 Days Sirimon Route Mount Kenya climbing
Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon gate- Old Moses camp. (3,300m) 3-4 hrs, 9km walk, 680m ascent.
After pick up in Nairobi, embark on a journey to Nanyuki Town crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate for lunch at (2,660m). From the gate, we trek up through the 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 takes approximately 3-4 hours gaining an elevation of 680m.
Day 2: Old Moses – Shipton camp (4200m). 7 hrs, 14km, 900m ascent.
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction. Have a water breakfast and then continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Like 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 glaciers, the resident population of rock Hyrax and sunbirds
Day 3: Shipton – Pt Lenana (4985m)- Mt Kenya Bandas (2800m) 11-12 hrs, 29km, 785 ascent, 2,085m descent.
Start the adventure as early as 3.am to reach point Lenana in time for the African sunrise. The climb starts on frozen scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. With a good Moon, you barely need a torch. Without a Moon, then the pollution – free sky bangs on the ground giving you as good a view of the stars as almost anywhere on earth.
The climb takes 3-4 hours and add to the exhilaration, from the horizon Mount Kilimanjaro is visible. Descend to Minto’s hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt. Kenya bandas along the gorges Valley where you can enjoy good views of the Temple, Lake Michalson, Mushroom rocks and Giant billiards table.
Dinner and overnight at the Bandas, you can enjoy log fires, hot showers and bed at the Bandas.
Day 4: Meru Bandas – Chogoria town – Nairobi. 3 hrs, 10km walk.
After breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet your guide for transfer to Chogoria Town and further to Nairobi arriving by 17:00 hrs.
Include
- Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
- Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
- Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
- Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
- Treated water on the trek.
- On completion, successful climb Certificate
- Start and finish Nairobi
Exclusions
- Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
- International flights
- Visas to Kenya
- Items of personal nature
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
