Mt KenyaMount Kenya Climbing: 5 Days Sirimon Route
A gradual trek through Liki and Mackinder valleys to Shipton's Camp and a sunrise summit of Point Lenana.
Mount Kenya Climbing: 5 Days Sirimon Up, Chogoria Down
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Overview
Distance: 80 km | Difficulty: Moderate | Start/Finish: Nairobi
Summary
Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the dry side of mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain
Trip highlights
- Nairobi / Sirimon / Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp)
- Judmaier Camp / Shipton Camp
- Shipton Camp climb upto Hausberg tarn
- Shiptons / Point Lenana / Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate)
- Chogoria Bandas / Chogoria
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Nairobi / Sirimon / Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp)3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Leave Nairobi at 7.30am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmaier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
- Day2
Judmaier Camp / Shipton Camp6-7hrs, 17km, 900m ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D
- Day3
Shipton Camp climb upto Hausberg tarn4600m then back to shiptons camp
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.
- Day4
Shiptons / Point Lenana / Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate)11-12hrs, 32km, 785m ascent
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend to Mintos hut (6km), 2hrs, for breakfast and 20km, 4-5hrs further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight on Mount Kenya, B,L,D
- Day5
Chogoria Bandas / Chogoria
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village there after transfer back to Nairobi .
What's included
Included
- Guaranteed price and 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, D = dinner)
- Accommodation in camps/huts as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees, including government taxes
- Services of an English-speaking professional guide, porters and a skilled cook
- Start and finish in Nairobi
- Treated water on the trek
- Certificate on successful completion of the climb
Not included
- Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gear
- International flights
- Visas to Kenya
- Items of a personal nature
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