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Sirimon Naromoru route offers a gentle Mount Kenya hike full of scenic natural sights. Join us on an unforgettable 4-day hike up Kenya’s highest mountain.
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Explore Mount Kenya with Our Sirimon Naromoru 4-Day Hike – Itinerary
The Sirimon Naromoru route offers the best summit success rate for beginners.Cut across the dense forest, moorland and witness unique wildlife and vegetation.
Climbing Mount Kenya - Sirimon Naromoru Route Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon Park Gate -Old Moses Camp (3,300M)
We drive from Nairobi to the foot of the highest mountain in Kenya, Sirimon Park gate. After clearance at the gate, we commence our Mount Kenya hike through forest, bamboo and wide spread heather zone after which we get to Old Moses camp at 3,300m on a moorland for dinner and overnight stay. The climb is gentle gaining a 680m ascent
Day 2: Old Moses – Shipton camp (4,200m).
We further ascend up Mount Kenya after breakfast, branching left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the path brings us to Ontulili River flowing with fresh water from Mount Kenya glaciers. We rest briefly to drink and refill our water bottles. We continue with our hike through the Moorland and crossing Liki North up to Mackinder’s Valley. From this valley the three main peaks of the highest mountain in Kenya are visible; point Lenana, Batian and Nelion. Hyrax, monkeys and different bird species can be seen on this route as well. We settle for dinner and night rest at the Mount Kenya Shipton Camp (4200m.)
Day 3: Shipton – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Met Station (on Naromoru route)
This day’s Mount Kenya hike begins at 3am. We leave the camp onto the rocky path that leads to point Lenana. We get there at 6:30am after 3hrs, to enjoy the sunrise. The soft lighting of the sun hitting Mount Kenya snow at dawn is picture perfect. It will leave you awestruck as it ignites everything else leaving new life along its path. Descend down to Mackinder’s camp the second camp on Naromoru route to rest and have breakfast. We continue to descend down Mount Kenya through the vertical bog unique to the Naromoru route to Met station for lunch. Later have diner and spend the night at the Mount Kenya Met station cabins.
Day 4: Met station (3,000m) – Nairobi.
After breakfast we descend to Naromoru Park gate at the foot of the highest mountain in Kenya. A journey that takes 3 hours. There is a vehicle ready to drive us back to Nairobi arriving early in evening.
The package includes;
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Transfer to and from the base of the Mount Kenya
Full board accommodation and Meals on the Mount Kenya hike
All park entrance fees including government taxes
Service of an English-speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
Transport from and to Nairobi/airport
Treated water on the trek.
The package Excludes;
Laundry, climbing gears, sleeping bags,
International flights
Visas to Kenya
Personal items
Drinks and accommodation before the trek
NB: Gears available for hire
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Route details & planning
Climbing Mount Kenya through the Sirimon-Naro Moru route package provides the best hiking experience for beginners. Since Sirimon is among the easiest routes and Naro Moru is the fastest to the peak, you can be sure of a smooth yet thrilling climbing adventure. The Sirimon route allows you to climb Mount Kenya while enjoying magnificent views of the moorlands and Mackinder’s Valley.
Mount Kenya Naro Moru route, on the other hand, offers views of the Alpine zone and the notorious vertical bog. The ascent via Sirimon and descent via Naro Moru lets you enjoy the best views of the Northern and western sides of the Mountain.
Trekking Mount Kenya Via Sirimon – Naro Moru Route Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Old Moses Camp (3,300M), 9km, 680m
The adventure begins when we pick you up in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). We then drive from Nairobi to Sirimon Park gate at the foot of Mount Kenya. Here, we’ll get our clearance to head up the Mountain.
We will begin to climb Mount Kenya by hiking through the forest, bamboo, and moorlands for about 3 hours. Once the landscape transitions from forest and bamboo to heathland, we’ll divert to our first campsite. Trekking Mount Kenya on this day will end at Old Moses camp where we’ll have dinner and an overnight stay.
The day’s hike will take approximately 3 hours and see us cover a 680m ascent.
Day 2: Old Moses – Shipton camp (4,200m), 14km, 900m Ascent
After breakfast, we climb Mount Kenya by branching left at the junction and following an uphill track towards Likii Valley and Mackinders Valley. An hour into the journey brings us to Ontulili River which flows with fresh water. Here, we’ll be able to refill our water bottles, rest for a while, and take photos of the landscapes.
We continue to hike Mount Kenya through the Moorlands towards the Liki Valley. The journey is a mix of gentle and steep slopes. Our track will eventually transition to a mostly uphill trek as we near Mackinder’s Valley.
From Mackinder’s Valley, you’ll be able to view Mount Kenya’s three main peaks (Point Lenana, Batian, and Nelion). Sirimon is considered one of the best routes to climb Mount Kenya due to the sights you’ll see on this day.
The day’s trek ends at Shipton camp, where we have dinner and rest early in preparation for the summiting day. This day will see us cover 900m ascent.
Day 3: Shipton Camp – Pt. Lenana (4,985m) – Met Station (Naromoru route)
Our third day begins early at 3 AM in order to make it to the peak and catch the African sunrise. We quickly have breakfast and begin to climb Mount Kenya heading towards Point Lenana. With handheld torches, we make our way through rocky paths to reach the peak as the sun begins to pop out from the horizon.
We watch the sun bathe the mountain, valleys below, and the snow in golden rays. It is a new dawn that finds us celebrating atop the highest Mountain in Kenya. We take photos and enjoy the views for some time.
Our descent via the Mount Kenya Naro Moru route takes us to Mackinder’s camp where we have breakfast. We continue trekking Mount Kenya through the Vertical Bog. This Bog is unique to the Naru Moru route and offers great views. We continue trekking until we reach the Met Station where we have lunch. We’ll spend the night at the Met Station cabins
The day’s hike will see us ascend 785m.
Day 4: Met station (3,000m) – Nairobi
After breakfast, we continue descending the mountain to the Naro Moru park gate. We will find a vehicle ready for us at the foot of the mountain.
We say goodbye to the mountain and drive to Nairobi.
The adventure ends in Nairobi early in the evening.
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