3-Day Mt Kenya Sirimon Route Hiking

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi - Old Moses Camp (3 300 m)

Leave Nairobi in the morning driving towards the north side of Kenya reaching Nanyuki town in 4hrs. Meet your climbing crew (porters). Afterwards proceed driving to Mount Kenya Sirimon gate at 2,650m, check in the park entrance and start trekking to Old Moses camp taking 3 hours. While on this hike you will experience crossing the equator line on foot and high chances of spotting wildlife.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Judmaier Campsite

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Old Moses Camp – Shiptons Camp( 4 200 m)

After taking some early breakfast, start trekking to Shiptons camp, you'll follow the track uphill. After one hour from Old Moses camp, the track crosses the Ontulili River. You'll go right contouring through the moorland and crossing Likii North, and continue uphill to Mackinder’s Valley, from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Shipton's Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Summit Attempt (4 985m) – Sirimon Exit - Nairobi

Wake up at 0200 hours, have a simple breakfast and start trekking to the summit in the dark to catch up with sunrise on time. From Shiptons camp to the summit takes 3 hours. While on the summit, you will be rewarded with magnificent views and beautiful African sunrise. On a clear day, Mt Kilimanjaro is visible at a far distance. After taking some photos, head down same Sirimon route passing by Shiptons camp for full breakfast and short rest. Later commence hiking down along the wide Mackinders valley all the way reaching Old Moses exit in 5-6 hours. Board on your waiting vehicle driving back to Nairobi or onward destination.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.