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4 Days Mount Kenya Climb - Sirimon
Route
Distance: 53 km | Difficulty: Moderate | Start/Finish:
Nairobi
Summary
Much more scenic 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 ridge
approach to the summit area. The route starts on the
northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is
adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on
this side of the mountain.
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trekking. Though Mount Kenya summit can be reached in 4 days as
per the below itinerary, we strongly recommend an
overnight acclimatization at the base in Nanyuki town.
This can be arranged for at an extra fee.
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, 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
peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m,
B,L,D
Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmier Camp (Old
Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km
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 Shipton Camp, 2hrs,
for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp
for dinner and overnight, B,L,D
Day 4: Judamier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2
hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to
Nairobi, B, L
Tour Cost: US$ 540 Per Person.
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.
• On completion, successful climb Certificate
Excluded:
• Tips, laundry, sleeping bags, drinks,
accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
• International flights
• Visas to Kenya
• Items of a personal nature
• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
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