MT KENYA SIRIMON-SIRIMON ROUTE

MT KENYA SIRIMON-SIRIMON ROUTE (4 DAYS)

The Sirimon Route is one of the most popular trekking routes on Mount Kenya, offering stunning views of the mountain’s diverse landscapes and wildlife. The route takes 5-6 days to complete, and it involves trekking through forests, valleys, and alpine moorlands

The Sirimon Route is an accessible and enjoyable hiking route on Mount Kenya. It’s on the drier side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climbing up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki Town. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain.

Mt Kenya Sirimon-Sirimon Route

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Cost: (Jan –Dec )2023

Number of Hikers	2+	₃₊
	Rate per person	Rate per person
Non Residents	820$	720$
Kenyans/Residents	530$	400$

Included/Excluded

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

• Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
•International flights
•Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.
•Amref Maisha insurance(16$) recommended
• Tips for the porters and guides.(ranges from 50$-100$)
•Accommodation before and after the trek
•Transfers from the airport
•Items of personal nature

Tour Plan

Day 1 Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp

Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp), 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent

Leave Nairobi early morning at 6 am to Sirimon gate for lunch (2440m taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Old Moses camp. From the Sirimon Park 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/Old Moses camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D

Day 2 Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp

Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp, 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent

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 Likii North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley. From the valley, there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D

DAY 3 Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp

Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp), 9-10hrs, 21km

Attempting the summit at Lenana Peak. Leave early morning at 2am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns. Arrival at Point Lenana (Lenana Peak) is at 6:45am, taking about 4hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hrs, for breakfast. Then hike further 4-6hrs down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight, B,L,D

DAY 4 Day 4: Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi, 2-3hrs, 9km

Day 4: Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi, 2-3hrs, 9km

After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2~3 hours to reach Sirimon Gate to sign out of Mount Kenya National Park. From Sirimon park gate, you will now connect with your transport to Nairobi arriving at approximately 3 or 4pm, B,L