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“You leave the bamboo forest at about 3,400 metres and the vegetation changes completely — heather and giant groundsel now, plants that look like they’ve been imagined by someone who had never seen a normal-sized plant. At 4,985 metres on Point Lenana, you watch the sun rise over the Kenyan highlands and understand, for the first time, why people who climb mountains keep going back.”
Mount Kenya is Africa’s second-highest peak and one of its great mountain experiences : a genuine high-altitude trek through ecosystems that change dramatically with every 500 metres of elevation gained. The Sirimon Route is the recommended approach for most trekkers: it lies on the drier northern side of the mountain, offers superb glacial scenery, and provides the most gradual acclimatisation profile of any Mt Kenya route.
In four days, you move from montane forest through bamboo, into the heather zone, across the moorland plateau, and to Point Lenana (4,985m) — the highest accessible non-technical summit on Mt Kenya. A certified mountain guide, camping equipment, and all meals are included.
Mt Kenya is the alternative to Kilimanjaro that serious trekkers choose when they’ve done their research. It is more technical, more ecologically diverse, and on the Sirimon route being more beautiful. The lack of crowds compared to Kilimanjaro means you will often have entire sections of trail entirely to yourselves.
GROUP FORMAT
Private (max 8)
Mount Kenya National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Kenya’s highest mountain at 5,199 metres (Batian, the technical summit). Point Lenana (4,985m) is the highest peak accessible without technical climbing equipment and is achievable by fit, well-acclimatised trekkers. The Sirimon Route approaches from the northwest, entering the park at Sirimon Gate (2,650m) and ascending via Judmaier Camp and Old Moses Camp to Shipton’s Camp (4,200m) before the final summit push. Our guided Sirimon treks use mountain huts or tents depending on availability and group preference. Altitude medication (diamox) discussion is included in pre-trip health briefing.
Nairobi-Nanyuki-Sirimon Gate-Old Moses
You will leave Nairobi at 8.30 am, transfer to Sirimon Park Gate (2,660m) the base of Mt. Kenya. At Sirimon Gate, you will meet with your guides, porters and chefs. Take lunch at the Sirimon Gate at around 12 noon. Begin the 9km trek to Old Moses (3300m). Have a stop over at Sirimon George to enjoy the views and take photographs. Have another break enroute to hydrate and enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Kenya. This trek takes approximately 3 hours.
Dinner and overnight at the camp at Old Moses camp.
Old Moses camp - Shiptons camp
Have breakfast at Old Moses. Depart the camp at 0830 hrs for Shipton (4200m). The trek is 14 kms long and takes approximately 8 hours. Have enroute lunch at a designated lunch point.
Dinner and overnight at Shipton’s Camp which overlooks the 3 majestic peaks namely: Batian, Nelion and Lenana.
Shiptons - Summit
Depart the camp at 0300 hrs, navigate the stony terrain while ascending to point Lenana. Arrival at Lenana will be at 0630 hrs. This day will allow you to take photographs of the sunrise as you enjoy the breathtaking views. After summiting, you will descend to Shipton for breakfast. The trek to and from Peak Lenana to Shipton is 5kms.
Later descend to Old Moses with enroute lunch. The walk from Shiptons to Old Moses is 14 kms.
Arrival at Old Moses at approximately 1700 hrs. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp.
Old Moses camp- Nairobi
Have breakfast at the camp at 0700 hrs and descend through the rainforest for approximately 2-3 hours.
Arrival at Sirimon Gate, where you will meet your driver for a transfer to Nanyuki.
Have lunch in Nanyuki and depart for Nairobi.
Drop off at your hotel.
*The camping area is near the bandas. You will use Bandas’ washrooms and dining area.
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