Mount Kenya Sirimon-Sirimon Route(4 Days)

Mount Kenya Sirimon-Sirimon Route(4 Days)

Moutains are calling!

As hikers & adventurers, A Great Hike is our oasis. It provides a

sense of fulfillment & serenity. As we trek up the greatest mountains

the idea of becoming one with nature becomes a reality.

Join the #Africaoutdoors hiking team in Kenya as we take on Mt Kenya

the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa, after

Kilimanjaro measuring 4,985 metres via Sirimon Route

The hike will take four days through Sirimon route this is the easiest

route to reach Point Lenana. The route is on dry side of the mountain

so it offers magical views and affords walks through old growth forest

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi-Old moses camp

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park 10400 Kenya
Depart Nairobi at 6:30am

Road trip to Sirimon gate and have a picnic lunch before entry. The

hike start from the Sirimon Park gate (2660m). From the gate, trek up

thro magnificent montane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before

reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp

3,300m) for evening tea, moutain enternainment dinner and overnight

stay. This is a gentle trek that takes 3-4 hrs gaining an elevation of

680m. From Old Moses camp you can see the summits of Batian and Nelion

peaks

Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Huts

Day 2: Old moses-shipton camp

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park 10400 Kenya
After a heavy breakfast, Hike to Shipton’s camp (4200m ), 17kms (6 to

8 hrs hike) through Likii Valley mid morning After a water break,

continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right

contouring through the Moorland and crossing Likii North River and

Mackinders Valley, a great day of scenery and magical photo shoots.

There are killer & panaromic views of the peaks from the view point. A

nourishing lunch will be served by the Likii River and continue to

Shiptons camp at 4200m Evening tea, snacks, dinner and overnight stay.

This camp is a surreal setting below the towering

Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Huts

Day 3: shipton camp-Lenana peak-old moses camp

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park 10400 Kenya
Kick off @ 2:00am the hike takes 3-4 hrs. The climb starts on frozen

scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling.

With good Moon you barely need a torch. Without Moon, then the

pollution- free sky bangs on the ground giving you a good view of the

stars like nowhere else on Earth. Reach point Lenana (4985m) followed

by Hoisting of the Africa Outdoors Flag & photo session on sunrise.

Descend to Shipton Camp for breakfast, heading back to Old Moses camp.

Lunch will be served by the Likii River on the way back to Old Moses

camp for overnight stay.

Evening tea snacks & dinner will served.

there after, have last night full of fun & joy in Mt Kenya.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: old moses camp(Huts)

Day 4: Nanyuki-Nairobi

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park 10400 Kenya
The last day on the mountain After breakfast, descend through the rain

forest to Sirimon Park Gate for our transport to Nanyuki and

thereafter to Nairobi

Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.