4 Days Mt.Kenya Trekking (Sirimon- Sirimon Route)

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
ACCOMMODATIONS
INCLUDES
  • Park fees
  • Guide, chef & porters’ fees
  • Services of guides and porters
  • Portage
  • Return transport in a shared taxi (Matatu)
  • Meals
  • Water during the trek
  • Camping fees
  • Government taxes
  • Photography
EXCLUDES
  • Hiking gear
  • Rescue fees
  • Personal items
  • Tips
  • Any other activities
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Day 1: Nairobi – Old Moses

You leave Nairobi at 8.30 am, transfer to Sirimon Park Gate (2,660m) the base of your Mt. Kenya. At Sirimon Gate, you will meet with your guides, porters and chefs. Take lunch at the
Sirimon Gate. Begin the 9km trek to Old Moses (3300m). Have a stop over at Sirimon George to enjoy the views and take photographs. Have another break enroute to hydrate and
enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Kenya. This trek takes approximately 3 hours. Dinner and overnight at the camp.


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Day 2: Old Moses – Shipton Camp

Have breakfast at Old Moses. Depart the camp at 0830 hrs for Shipton (4200m). The trek is 14 kms long and takes approximately 8 hours. Have enroute lunch at a designated lunch point. Dinner and overnight at Shipton’s Camp which overlooks the 3 majestic peaks namely: Batian, Nelion and Lenana.


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Day 3: Shipton Camp- Point Lenana – Old Moses

Depart the camp at 0300 hrs, navigate the stony terrain while ascending to point Lenana. Arrival at Lenana will be at 0630 hrs. This day will allow you to take photographs of the sunrise as you enjoy the breathtaking views. After summiting, you will descend to Shipton for breakfast. The trek to and from Peak Lenana to Shipton is 5kms. Later descend to Old Moses with enroute lunch. The walk from Shiptons to Old Moses is 14 kms.
Arrival at Old Moses at approximately 1700 hrs.
Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp.


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Day 4: Old Moses – Nairobi

Have breakfast at the camp at 0700 hrs and descend through the rainforest for approximately 2-3 hours.
Arrival at Sirimon Gate, where you will meet your driver for a transfer to Nanyuki. Have lunch in Nanyuki and depart Nanyuki for Nairobi. Drop off at your hotel.

*The camping area is near the bandas. You will use Bandas’ washrooms and dining area.


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Things To Carry:
  • Hiking boots (Waterproof with a good grip)
  • Warm socks (4 pairs)
  • Light socks
  • Tights- Thermal are highly recommended
  • Sports bras
  • Tops (Light &Warm)- Thermal are highly recommended
  • Warm jacket
  • Warm trouser
  • Warm hat/balaclava
  • Normal hat (For sunny days)
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Torch
  • Water bottle
  • Hot water bottle/flask
  • Gloves (Warm)
  • Day pack
  • Porter’s bag
  • High energy snacks
  • Walking sticks
  • Crocs/light shoes to wear in the evening
  • Toiletries
  • Water proof jacket and trousers
  • Sleeping mat
  • Sleeping bag (Suitable for low temperature)
  • Tent

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