4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing – Sirimon Route
4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing – Sirimon Route
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Embark on an exhilarating 4-day Mount Kenya Climbing adventure via the Sirimon Route, a thrilling journey that takes you through diverse landscapes and ever-changing terrains. This challenging trek, guided by experienced mountaineers, offers an unforgettable experience to summit the second-highest peak in Africa. The Sirimon Route, known for its scenic beauty and gradual ascent, allows you to witness stunning alpine moorlands, ancient forests, and rugged valleys, all while acclimatizing to the altitude. As you make your way to Point Lenana, the summit accessible to trekkers, you’ll be rewarded with awe-inspiring panoramic views and an overwhelming sense of achievement, making this mountain expedition an unforgettable and life-changing experience.
ACCOMMODATIONS
- Mount Kenya Climbing: Tented / Huts
PRICES
- Price Per Peron Sharing: $700
Included/Exclude
- Guarantee trek on confirmation
- Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
- Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
- Park entrance and government taxes
- Service of an English-speaking professional guide, porters, and skilled cook
- Drinking water on the trek. Start and finish Nairobi
- Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek, and climbing gears
- International flights
- Visas to Kenya
Tour Plan
At 0800hrs pick up from your residence/hotel/Airport and leave for Nanyuki, a town nearby Mount Kenya. Do some shopping at the town and have lunch Thereafter, transfer to Sirimon Gate, and the base of Mount Kenya 2660m. Here you meet with guides / porters and start your climb at 10am. After a 3-hour walk with lunch on the way, you will head to Old Moses Camp (3300m) on the edge of the mountainous forest where you will spend the night.
At 0800hrs, leave for Shiptons Camp. After one hour from Shiptons Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinder’s Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Arrive at Shiptons Camp (4200m) in time for dinner and rest.
At 0330hrs, have an early morning climb through steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Point Lenana, 4,985 m (16,355 ft.) at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shiptons Camp, 2hrs, for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.
At 0800hrs, have your breakfast and descend down through the rainforest to arrive at Sirimon gate in time to connect with your driver. Have lunch at Nanyuki town then leave for Nairobi to arrive in good time to be dropped at your residence/hotel/Airport.
