Embark on a thrilling 6-day Mount Kenya climbing adventure through the Sirimon Route. Experience the challenge of the vertical bog and the beauty of the Teleki Valley on your way to the summit.
Embark on a thrilling 6-day Mount Kenya climbing adventure through the Sirimon Route. Experience the challenge of the vertical bog and the beauty of the Teleki Valley on your way to the summit.
Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Sirimon Route - Depart Nairobi at 8 am heading to Nanyuki town for lunch, which takes approximately 4 hours. Continue to Sirimon Gate, a 1-hour journey, at an altitude of 2440m. From the gate, follow the path as it ascends through the forest, transitioning to heathland after…
Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Sirimon Route - Depart Nairobi at 8 am heading to Nanyuki town for lunch, which takes approximately 4 hours. Continue to Sirimon Gate, a 1-hour journey, at an altitude of 2440m. From the gate, follow the path as it ascends through the forest, transitioning to heathland after about 3 hours. Approximately 3½ hours from the gate, the path turns right towards Judmaier Camp, at 3300m, for dinner and an overnight stay, L, D.
Old Moses | Liki North Camp, 10km, 3hrs, 3900m
Liki North Camp | Shipton’s Camp, 5km, 2hrs, 4000m
Shipton Camp | Mackinders Camp, 7km, 3hrs, 4200m
Mackinder’s - From Shipton’s camp, the trail leads to Kami Hut below the north face of Batian. Continuing west-southwest, the trail ascends switchbacks in the fine snow before reaching Hausberg Col at 4590m. Descend into the upper Hausberg Valley and rest at the aptly named Oblong and Hausberg Tarns. Ascend to the crest of a ridge known as Arthur’s Seat, where the trail winds along a stunning series of rock ledges. Descend to Shipton’s Camp for the night, B, L, D.
Mackinders Camp | Point Lenana, 7km, 4hrs | Met Station, 23km, 7hrs
Point Lenana - Begin at 2:00 am for an attempt to reach Point Lenana, then descend to Mackinder’s Camp for breakfast, and continue to Met Station for dinner and an overnight stay, B, L, D.
Met Station | Naromoru Gate, 9km, 3hrs| Nairobi
Naro Moru - Descend to the park gate and transfer to Nairobi, B, L.
- Treated water on the trek
- Guaranteed price and trek confirmation
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- Breakfast included
- Transfers to and from the mountain base
- Certificate upon successful climb
- Treated water on the trek
- Guaranteed price and trek confirmation
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- Breakfast included
- Transfers to and from the mountain base
- Certificate upon successful climb
- Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
- International flights
- Visas to Kenya
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
- Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
- International flights
- Visas to Kenya
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
The most popular route although not the most scenic. It is also the fastest route to point Lenana. Take this classic route up Mount Kenya though the notoriously treacherous vertical bog and into the wide Teleki Valley beneath the Tryndall, The Lewis Glacier.
Though the summit can be reached in 4 days as per the below itinerary, we strongly recommend an…
The most popular route although not the most scenic. It is also the fastest route to point Lenana. Take this classic route up Mount Kenya though the notoriously treacherous vertical bog and into the wide Teleki Valley beneath the Tryndall, The Lewis Glacier.
Though the summit can be reached in 4 days as per the below itinerary, we strongly recommend an overnight acclimatization at the base, Naromoru River Lodge. This can be arranged for at an extra fee
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
