Only mountain climbers can reach the 17,057-foot (5,199-meter) peak of Mt. Kenya. However, trekkers can enjoy its base via the picturesque Sirimon Route. Descending through the Sirimon route offers an awe-inspiring journey through lush forest trails and finishes the cross of the mountain.
- Mount Kenya Forest - After a pickup from your hotel at 6a.m depart from your hotel drive to Nanyuki.
Nanyuki continues to be an important town for Mt Kenya climbers and is close to ranches, game parks conservancies in the region.
From Nanyuki Town we drive toward the Mt. Kenya to the Sirimon gate at 2650 meters. The distance between Nanyuki and Sirimon Gate is 23 km.
On arrival, you begin a 3½ hour (9 km) hike through the forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather zones to Old Moses camp at 3300m.
We gain 740m on the ascent and begin to truly acclimatize. The forest and bamboo are home to hundreds of buffaloes, bushbucks, and a plethora of bird species. We hike a little higher about 1km from Old Moses camp to 3600m to see 2 Mt. Kenya peaks – Nelion and Batian.
After taking pictures we descend from 3600m to Old Moses Camp at 3300m for our picnic lunch.
After lunch, we descend for 9 km (1.5 hours) to Sirimon gate where you get your driver-guide and transfer back to Nairobi and be dropped off at your hotel.
- Professional Guide/driver
- Assistance available at any point
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch included
- All Park Fees covered
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Airport pickup and dropoff @USD 20
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
