4 Days Sirimon climbing on Mt Kenya

4 Days Sirimon climbing on Mt Kenya

Trip Overview

Sirimon climbing route Mt Kenya
4 Days Mount Kenya climb- Sirimon route
Distance: 53 km | Difficulty: Moderate  | Start/Finish: Nairobi
 
Summary 
Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the drier side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain.

Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D

After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D

Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hrs, for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight, B,L,D

After breakfast, walk down through the rain-forest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L

WHATS INCLUDED?

  • Transport to and from the mountain.
    Services of an experienced English speaking mountain guide, cook and porters.
  • All hut fees.
  • Three meals a day while on safari whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian prepared by our safari cook.
  • Entrance fees

WHATS EXCLUDED?

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