4 Days Mount Kenya Climb Sirimon Route
4 Days Mount Kenya Climb Sirimon Route takes you on Mount Kenya Climb on Sirimon Route which is a more scenic route than Naromoru and it is on the drier side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ride approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuku. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain.
Though Mount Kenya Summit can be reached in 4 Days as per the itinerary below. We strongly recommend an overnight acclimatization at the base in Nanyuki Town.
Highlights of 4 Days Mount Kenya Climb Sirimon Route
- Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
- Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
- Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km
- Day 4: Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km
Detailed itinerary of 4 Days Mount Kenya Climb Sirimon Route
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 hour, 2440 m. from the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hours. About 3 ½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m.
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 Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peak. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m.
Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km
Leave the camp at 3 am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6.30 am, taking about 3 hours. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2 hours, for breakfast and further, 4 hours, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km
This is the last day of 4 Days Mount Kenya Climb Sirimon Route. After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi.
4 Days Mount Kenya Climb Sirimon Route Includes
- 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
Safari Excludes
- 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
