4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Sirimon Route
4 Days Mount Kenya climbing Sirimon Route is a 4 days Mount Kenya trekking via Sirimone route to Point Lenana. This 4 days Mount Kenya Sirimon Route trek takes you on a 4 days/ 3 nights trek along the dry & most beautiful sirimon trail/route.
Sirimone route is considered the most famous, and easiest route to access Lenana Peak of Mount Kenya. The trail is in the driest side- Northwest of Mount Kenya nearby Nanyuki, offering the breathtaking scenery of the magnificent lakes, and numerous animal encounters. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. Accommodations/where to sleep along this route is mainly huts, camping can be arranged for camping enthusiasts.
Climbing Mount Kenya via Sirimon route in 4 days starts from Nairobi to Old Moses (Judimier Camp) on day 1, then to Shipton’s camp on day 2, hike up to Point Lenana and descend through Shipton’s camp to old Moses Camp/hut on day 3, and return to Nairobi on day 4
Highlight of The 4 Days Sirimon Route
DAY #1: Nairobi to Old Moses (Judimier) Camp
DAY #2 :Trek From Old Moses Camp To Shiptons Camp
Day #3: Ascend From Shipton’s Camp To Point Lenana at 4985m – Back To Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp)
Day #4: Descend to Siromon Gate & Return To Nairobi
4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing To Point Lenana Sirimon Route Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: Nairobi to Old Moses (Judimier) Camp
Distance: 3-4 hours
In the Morning you will be picked from your hotel or Airport, by an Aloyo safaris professional driver guide, who will brief you about your 4 days 3 nights Mount Kenya climb Sirimon route. Thereafter, you will depart Nairobi at 0700 hours driving Nanyuki, where you will arrive for registration at the sirimon park gate and briefing a bout the Sirimone route climb of Mount Kenya.
Along with the ranger guide and porters, you will set off for a 3-4 hours trek to Old Moses Camp or Judimaier camp.
DAY 2 :Trek From Old Moses Camp To Shiptons Camp
Duration: 7-9 hours
Elevation : 4200m
Wake up very early in the morning to a good breakfast treat, after then embark on a 7-9 hours trek to Shipton’s camp (4200m ). From Old Moses, pass by Ontulili River to drink and refill your water bottles. Proceed then with the trek through moorland, and connect to Liki North to Mackinder’s valley, where you will enjoy the breathtaking views of Mount Kenya major peaks, spotted at a glance. Reach Shipton’s camp for dinner and an overnight, though lunch will be taken enroute to the camp.
Day 3: Ascend to Lenana Peak, and Descend to Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp)
Duration: 9-10hrs,
Distance: 21km
At 0300hrs before dawn, ascend up a steep stony quarry that crosses through a ridge clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns reaching point Lenana at 6:30am just in time when the sun is rising.
The sun rising in the morning offers a nice picturesque, which offers memories of a lifetime. On a clear day, you will be able to see the beautiful view of Mount Kilimanjaro in the South, Mount Elgon on the West, and the Indian Ocean in the East. After, begin trekking for 2 hours down to Shipton Camp, for breakfast and proceed further down to Old Moses Camp for Lunch, dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Judamier Camp (Old moses) / Sirimon/Nairobi
Duration: 2-3hrs,
Distance : 9km
Following your relaxed morning breakfast, descend down gently through the rainforest for 2 hours to meet your our driver guide, and return back to Nairobi.
This 4 days package includes,
All ground transportation in a 4×4 jeep to/from Mount Kenya
Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
All park entrance fees, taxes included, and Mount Kenya hiking permit
Service of a professional English speaking driver guide, trekking guide, porters and skilled cook
Treated water on the trek.
The package Excludes;
Laundry, sleeping bags, and climbing gears
Drinks and accommodation before the trek
International flights
Kenya Visa
Personal items
Any extras not included in the itinerary
Mount Kenya 4 Days Climbing charges Upon Request