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Sirimon Route: 4 Days Mount Kenya Trek – EquitorialStar
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Explore the Highest Mountain in Kenya – Sirimon 4-day Hike Itinerary
Climbing Mount Kenya via Sirimon route is the most popular hiking tour since it is gentle to climbers and is on the drier side of the mountain. This route makes it easy to access Mount Kenya most of the time. With beautiful scenery like the green lakes and plenty of wildlife to enjoy. Accommodation on this route is in huts though camping is possible.
An overnight acclimatization for the Mount Kenya hike at the base in Nanyuki town is advisable and can be arranged for at an extra fee.
Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon gate- Judmier Camp 9Km
We leave Nairobi at 8 am for Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Then proceed to the foot of Mount Kenya at Sirimon Gate, 1 hour at 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds up the highest mountain in Kenya through the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to old Moses the first camp on Sirimon route at 3300m where we have dinner and spend the night.
Day 2: Mount Kenya Judmier Camp – Shipton Camp
We continue climbing Mount Kenya after breakfast, branching left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the path brings us to Ontulili River where we briefly rest to drink and refill our water bottles. Then continue through the Moorland and crossing Liki North up to Mackinder’s Valley; the view of the highest mountain in Kenya main is stunning from this valley. We settle for an early dinner and night rest at the Shipton Camp the second camp on Sirimon route at 4200 meters
Day 3: Mount Kenya Shipton Camp – Summit – Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10Hrs, 21Km
After the much-needed rest, we attempt hiking Mount Kenya all the way to the summit. The journey begins at 3am. We climb Mount Kenya up a rocky path that leads to point Lenana at 6:30am after 3hrs just in time for the sunrise. The soft lighting of the sun at dawn is picture perfect. It will leave you awestruck as it ignites everything else leaving new life along its path. We then begin our descent down the highest mountain in Kenya to Shipton Camp for about 2hrs for breakfast then down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Mount Kenya Judmier Camp -Sirimon gate (2-3hrs) -Nairobi, 9km
A gentle descent to the Sirimon gate after breakfast that takes around 2 hours three to reach the foot of Mount Kenya. We find an awaiting vehicle to take us back to Nairobi.
The package includes;
Transfer to and from the base of the highest mountain in Kenya to Nairobi
Full board accommodation and meals
All park entrance fees taxes included
Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
Treated water on the trek.
The package Excludes;
Laundry, sleeping bags, and climbing gears • Drinks and accommodation before the trek
International flights
Visas to Kenya
Personal items
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Route details & planning
As one of the most scenic Mount Kenya climbing routes, Sirimon is a popular choice for hikers seeking to summit Mount Kenya. Although the route is among the easiest, it is relatively less crowded making it ideal for a serene hike. Mount Kenya Sirimon route is adorned with amazing scenery and views. Lush green forests beautifully transition to moorlands and rocky alpine zones. The sights of unique plants and animals make climbing Mount Kenya through this route worth the trek.
The route’s gradual and gentle climb is perfect for acclimatizing. This feature helps make Mount Kenya climbing expeditions fun for first-time hikers as well as veteran mountaineers.
Climbing Mount Kenya with our professional guides and porters will make give you the adventure of a lifetime.
4-day Mount Kenya Hike Via Sirimon Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon Park Gate - Judmier Camp 9Km
The adventure begins with us picking you up in Nairobi and taking a drive to Nanyuki town. This drive will take approximately 4 hours thus giving you enough time to view Kenya’s diverse landscape. We’ll have lunch in Nanyuki town and then head to Sirimon Park gate to commence our Mount Kenya hike.
We start climbing Mount Kenya by trekking through the forest. Once the forest becomes heathland, our track veers right to our first campsite. The first leg of our hike will take around 4 hours. After reaching Old Moses camp, we’ll have dinner and spend our first night on Mount Kenya.
Trekking Mount Kenya on this day will take us 680m closer to the peak.
Day 2: Judmier Camp – Shipton Camp
After breakfast, we continue climbing Mount Kenya to Mackinder’s Valley. This is an interesting day filled with some of the best sights Mount Kenya Sirimon route has to offer. However, the trail will get demanding as we make our way through steep and rocky terrain.
We branch left at the Junction and continue to climb Mount Kenya for about an hour. The trail brings us to Ontulili River where we can rest for a bit and refill our water bottles. We continue hiking Mount Kenya through the Moorlands and Liki North. The journey finally brings us to Mackinder’s Valley.
The views from Mackinder’s Valley are spectacular. You’ll be able to see the peaks ahead and the vast landscapes below.
We settle at Shipton camp for dinner and an early rest in preparation for the summit.
Day 3: Shipton Camp – Point Lenana– Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp), 21km
This day will see us climbing Mount Kenya Point Lenana to catch the African sunrise at the peak. So, the day will begin at 3 AM.
After breakfast, we’ll make our way through a rocky path that leads to Pt. Lenana. Since we’ll be trekking in the dark for some time, hand torches will be required. This part of our Mount Kenya hike will take around 3 hours.
At 6:30 am, we’ll make it to the peak and watch the sunrise atop the highest mountain in Kenya. The rising sun at this altitude is awe-striking; watching the golden rays bathe the mountain and the vast landscape below is something else.
Our descent begins after some time on the peak. We’ll continue hiking Mount Kenya with the path we took until we’re back at Shipton camp. After breakfast at camp, we’ll head back to the trail and keep trekking Mount Kenya towards Old Moses camp. This is where we’ll have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 4: Judmier Camp -Sirimon Park Gate – Nairobi
The last day of climbing Mount Kenya will see us take a gentle hike to Sirimon Park Gate. This last leg of our hike will take us around 2 hours to reach Sirimon Gate. At the foot of the mountain, we’ll find a vehicle waiting to take us to Nairobi.
We’ll say goodbye to the mountain after a successful hike and head to Nairobi.
The adventure ends in Nairobi late in the afternoon
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