Mt Kenya, Point Lenana, Sirimon Route - 4,985m
mount kenya sirimon route
Price: 900US$ Per person
Grade: 2 : Moderate
Duration: 7 days
Maximum altitude: 4,985m

6 Days Mt Kenya Trek Sirimon - Naro Moru peak circuit route


Mt Kenya - Point Lenana via Sirimon Route - Kenya with peak circuit

Set Departureb Dates for trekking Mt Kenya Just Book and Join- deposit required is 20% Balance cash on arrival!

Duration : 7 days
Dates you can join :
First dry season >
- January 5 - 11,
- January 14 - 20,
- January 24 - 30,
- February 3 - 9,
- February 13 - 19,
- February 22 - 28,
- March 2 - 8,
- March 11 - 17,
- March 22 - 28,

Second dry season >
- July 01 - 07,
- July 10 - 16,
- July 24 - 30,
- August 3 - 9,
- August 13 - 19,
- August 23 - 29,
- September 02 - 08,
- September 11 - 17,
- September 20 - 26,
- October 01 - 07,

Best season : January | March - July | October

Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya, second highest mountain in the African continent. Mount Kenya has three peaks, Batian (5,199m - 17,058ft), Nelion (5,188m - 17,022ft) and point Lenana (4,985m - 16,355ft) and is one of the most popular climb after Kilimanjaro. I located in the Mount Kenya National Park established in 1949 to preserve the ecosystem
This is one of the most clean,most beautifull mountain in Africa with Lakes,valleys,wildlife fauna and great sceneries

You reach point Lenana via the Sirimon Route, a non-technical trail that allows all trekkers to enjoy a magnificent view of east africa without any climbing skills.

This route has the most gradual ascent to Point Lenana, Minimum 5 days trekking.This is one of the best routes

Why this route: Ascend through Sirimon is easy and descend through chogoria offers you easy and relaxed views

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

Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp
6-7hrs, 17km, 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 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

Day 3: Shipton Camp - acclimatisation day
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight, B,L,D.

Day 4: Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate)
11-12 hrs, 32km, 785m ascent
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 Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight, B, L, D

Day 5: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
6 Days Mount Kenya climb Sirimon out Chogoria route - Mountain Kenya After your breakfast, walk for 2hrs, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, arriving at approximately 3pm B,L

What does the trip include

Price of 850US$ Includes
-Included in the price:
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
Excluded:
Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
International flights
Visas to Kenya
Items of personal nature
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

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