Overview

A 4-day, 3-night climb of Mount Kenya using the Sirimon to Naro Moru route is a popular and scenic option for trekkers aiming to reach Point Lenana, the mountain’s third-highest peak. This traverse offers a diverse experience, with a gradual ascent on the drier Sirimon side and a faster, more direct descent on the Naro Moru route.

  • Routes: You ascend via the Sirimon Route and descend via the Naro Moru Route.
  • Starting Point: Sirimon Gate on the northwest side of the mountain, near Nanyuki.
  • Ending Point: Naro Moru Gate on the western side of the mountain.
  • Difficulty: This is a challenging trek that requires a good level of fitness due to the high altitude and long summit day. The ascent on Sirimon is generally considered more gentle, while the descent on Naro Moru is steeper and faster.
  • Main Objective: Reaching Point Lenana (4,985 m / 16,355 ft), the highest point reachable by trekkers without technical climbing skills.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki – Old Moses camp (Judimier)

Assemble in Nairobi CBD for departure at 7:00am. We drive to Nanyuki to where we shall meet our mountain crew. Stop check for supplies and proceed to Sirimon gate 2600m for  registration and payment of park fees. Picnic lunch will be served here. We shall hike for 9km through the tropical rain forest, bamboo belt, haegenia rosewood to the open moorland to reach our camp Old Moses camp 3300m a.s.l. Dinner and accommodation in the bunk house.

Day 2: Old Moses camp – Shipton’s camp via Mackinder’s valley

After breakfast we hike 13km through Mackinder`s valley to Shipton`s camp 4,300m a.s.l. This takes roughly 6-7 hour through rivers and ridges. We pass the newly metrological station for eastern Africa. On clear day the main peaks can be seen clearly. Lunch is served enroute. Dinner and overnight in bunk house.

Day 3: Shipton’s camp – Point Lenana – Mackinder’s camp

Wake up at 2:00am for some hot snacks before ascent to our main target point Lenana 4985m a.s.l. for sunrise. On a clear day, Kilimanjaro at 320km can sighted. The panoramic view is unforgettable and this will be recorded by our cameras. We descend to Austrian hut {Top hut} 4750m a.s.l. Further descend to Teleki valley, Mackinder`s camp 3,300m a.s.l through American camp and Rangers camp. Hot brunch awaits you at the camp. Here you have an option to walk around the camp or even relax to recover from fatigue and lost sleeping hours. Dinner and overnight in bunk house.

Day 4: Mackinder’s camp – Met station camp

After breakfast we descend through the alpine moorland to the bamboo zone where our camp Met station. It takes 4-5hrs. Hot lunch is served at the camp. Syke monkeys among wild animals that are sported with ease. Dinner and overnight

Day 5: Met station – Nairobi

After breakfast descend through the rainforest to Naromoru park gate headquarters. We will sign out and bid the crew farewell. We will travel back to Nairobi, expected time of arrival is 4:30pm

Includes

  • 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
  • Start and finish Nairobi
  • Treated water on the trek.
  • On completion, successful climb Certificate

Excludes

  • Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks and climbing gears
  • International flights
  • Visas to Kenya
  • Items of personal nature
  • Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.

Cost of Safari

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