MOUNT KENYA SIRIMON-SIRIMON ROUTE (3 DAYS)
TOUR TYPE: Adventure
OVERVIEW
Mountains are calling! As hikers & adventurers, A Great Hike is our oasis. It provides a sense of fulfillment & serenity. As we trek up the greatest mountains the idea of becoming one with nature becomes a reality. Join the #Africaoutdoors hiking team in Kenya as we take on Mt Kenya the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa, after Kilimanjaro measuring 4,985 metres via Sirimon Route. The hike will take four days through Sirimon route this is the easiest route to reach Point Lenana. The route is on dry side of the mountain so it offers magical views and affords walks through old growth forest.
TOUR AMENITIES
Accepts Credit Cards
Car Parking
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Restaurant
Smoking Allowed
TOUR PLAN
DAY 1:
Nairobi/Nanyuki/Old Moses
Departure from Nairobi at 0600 hrs from your hotel and transfer to Nanyuki arriving after 4 hours. Later transfer to Sirimon gate and hike to Old Moses camp for overnight (3300m), 3 to 4 hrs hikes (9kms). Old Moses camp is where you acclimatize as you also come across
different vegetation
DAY 2 :
Old Moses – Shiptons Camp
After breakfast Hike to Shipton’s camp (4200m )through Likii and Makinders valley for overnight (6 to 8 hrs hikes).
Day 3 :
Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier 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, 4-5hrs, down to Old. Moses Camp connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi.
INCLUDED
- 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.
- Services of a professional guide, porters and skilled cook.
- Treated water on the trek.
- Start and finish Nairobi
NOT INCUDED
- Training cost and purchase of mountain gear.
- Emergency evacuation cover USD. 16 from Amref Meals outside the mountain.
- Other Items not mentioned above.
- Accommodation before/after the trek.
- Trekking gears.
- Tips
- Items of personal nature