Trail leading up to Mount Kenya

5 DAYS MOUNT KENYA CLIMBING: SIRIMON ROUTE

From $2218 USD* / Breathtaking Summit Sunrise / 6 days

*Price p.p. incl. transfers, accommodation, food, drinks, guides and park fees, excl. International flight (based on six persons)

5 DAYS MOUNT KENYA CLIMBING: SIRIMON ROUTE

Lace up your hiking boots and climb Mount Kenya during this 5-day adventure!

During your ascent towards Kenya’s highest peak (5,199 m / 17,058 ft), you’ll enjoy fine walking and an ever-changing and spectacular scenery. The trail leads you through moorland, along rivers and, on the last stretch towards Point Lenana, a steep rocky trail. However, once you’ve reached this point at 4,985 metres above sea level, you just have to enjoy: the sun rising above the mountain range and land in front of you, the view of the two main peaks Nelion and Batian and, on a clear day, even Mount Kilimanjaro. Your descent from this ancient volcano is just as thrilling as your ascent, since it takes you through the lush rainforest.

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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
  • Day 2: Mount Kenya via the Sirimon Route (1/5) | Sirimon Gate (2,640 m/8,661 ft) - Old Moses Camp (3,340 m/10,958 ft)
  • Day 3: Mount Kenya via de Sirimon Route (2/5) | Old Moses Camp (3,340 m/10,958 ft) - Shipton's Camp (4,200 m/13,779 ft)
  • Day 4: Mount Kenya via de Sirimon Route (3/5) | Acclimatization day at Shipton's Camp (4,200 m/13,779 ft)
  • Day 5: Mount Kenya via de Sirimon Route (4/5) | Shipton's Camp (4,200 m/13,779 ft) - Lenana peak (4,985 m/16,354 ft) - Old Moses Camp (3,340 m/10,958 ft)
  • Day 6: Mount Kenya via de Sirimon Route (5/5) | Old Moses Camp (3,340 m/10,958 ft) - Sirimon Gate (2,640 m/8,661 ft) - Nanyuki

Day 1

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi

As you step out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a member of our Africa Safari Trips team or a hotel driver greets you with a big smile: 'Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya!' He brings you straight to your hotel to relax and, along the way, you get your first impressions of vibrant Nairobi. The next day, your guide takes you on an exclusive, private safari that allows you to travel at your own pace. Let the adventure begin!

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Day 2 - 6

Mount Kenya via the Sirimon Route (1/5) | Sirimon Gate (2,640 m/8,661 ft) - Old Moses Camp (3,340 m/10,958 ft)

On this first day of your Mount Kenya climb, you drive 3 to 4 hours from Nairobi to the mountain's Sirimon gate (2,640m). After a short lunch, you start your hike passing extraordinary landscapes and breathtaking views. The first part of the route takes you through the tropical rainforest, then the trees get scarce and you continue walking on the heathland. After 3 to 4 hours of walking, you reach the Old Moses Camp at 3,300 meters. Here you have dinner and sleep in the huts of the camp.

Make your dream trip come true with Africa Safari Trips

At Africa Safari Trips, you can customize your trip. Our sample itineraries are adjustable to your preferences. Our specialists work together with you to create your dream journey!

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Why Africa Safari Trips?

  • We are based in Nairobi (Kenya) and Kampala (Uganda)
  • We offer private safaris
  • We have world class safari guides
  • You get Expert advice
  • Best value for money
  • Own safari vehicles
  • No limit on driving distance
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