4 Days Mount Kenya Climb Sirimon Route
Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki – Old Moses Camp
- Altitude: 3,300m / 10,827ft
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Distance: 9km / 5.6 miles
Itinerary:
- Depart early from Nairobi to Nanyuki (approximately 3-4 hours drive).
- Arrive in Nanyuki for lunch and last-minute shopping or equipment rental.
- Transfer to Sirimon Gate (2,600m / 8,530ft), where you’ll meet your porters and start the trek.
- Begin the ascent through a forested path, encountering wildlife such as colobus monkeys and buffaloes.
- Arrive at Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Old Moses Camp (basic mountain hut)
Day 2: Old Moses Camp – Shipton Camp
- Altitude: 4,200m / 13,780ft
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Distance: 14km / 8.7 miles
Itinerary:
- After breakfast, begin the long hike across the expansive moorland.
- Pass through Liki and Mackinder’s valleys, with panoramic views of peaks like Batian and Nelion.
- As you ascend, notice the change in vegetation from shrubs to rock and tussock grasses.
- Arrive at Shipton Camp in the early evening, located directly below the jagged peaks of Mount Kenya.
Accommodation: Shipton Camp (basic mountain hut)
Day 3: Shipton Camp – Lenana Peak – Old Moses Camp
- Altitude: 4,985m / 16,355ft (Lenana Peak), 3,300m / 10,827ft (Old Moses Camp)
- Hiking Time: 10-12 hours (summit and descend)
- Distance: 20km / 12.4 miles
Itinerary:
- Wake up at 2:00 am for an early start to the summit.
- Ascend towards Lenana Peak, trekking in the dark and aiming to reach the summit at sunrise.
- Reach Lenana Peak (4,985m) just in time for breathtaking views of the sunrise over the plains.
- After the summit, begin the descent back to Shipton Camp for a short rest and breakfast.
- Continue the descent back to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Old Moses Camp (basic mountain hut)
Day 4: Old Moses Camp – Sirimon Gate – Nairobi
- Altitude: 2,600m / 8,530ft (Sirimon Gate)
- Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
- Distance: 9km / 5.6 miles
Itinerary:
- After breakfast, descend through the forest to Sirimon Gate.
- Transfer from Sirimon Gate back to Nanyuki for lunch.
- Drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.
What’s Included:
- Transfers from Nairobi to Nanyuki and back.
- Full-board accommodation on the mountain.
- Park entry fees, camping/hut fees, and rescue fees.
- Experienced mountain guides, porters, and a cook.
- Drinking water on the trek.
What’s Not Included:
- Personal climbing gear (available for rent).
- Tips for guides and porters.
- Travel insurance.
- Any expenses of personal nature.
This itinerary is ideal for those seeking a moderate challenge and stunning views without the high traffic found on other routes.