6 Days Mt Kenya Climbing (Sirimon – Naromoru Route)

Fun Facts About Visiting Mt Kenya
Mount Kenya is the second largest mountain in the African continent after Mount Kilimanjaro.
It is a dormant volcano – According to geologists Mount Kenya will probably never erupt again.
The mountain is a symbol of national unity and independence and is very significant to the Kenyan people.The mountain is also a sacred symbol for the Gikuyu community who has resided at the mountain base for years. The mountain is considered holy and is therefore not to be disrespected.

Fun Facts About Visiting Mt Kenya
Mount Kenya is the second largest mountain in the African continent after Mount Kilimanjaro.
It is a dormant volcano – According to geologists Mount Kenya will probably never erupt again.
The mountain is a symbol of national unity and independence and is very significant to the Kenyan people.The mountain is also a sacred symbol for the Gikuyu community who has resided at the mountain base for years. The mountain is considered holy and is therefore not to be disrespected.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to NaroMoru

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
Leave Nairobi in the morning and head to NaroMoru the base camp at Mt. Kenya Youth Hostel.
After lunch we will debrief and check the mountain gear.
Then we will have free time and relax at the Youth Hostel Campsite where we will have dinner and stay overnight.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: A satisfying Set of Lunch meal for both Vegetarians and Non-Veg.
• Dinner: A satisfying Set of delectable, Mouth-watering, appetizing Cuisine for both Vegetarians and Non-Veg.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Youth Hostel Campsite

Day 2: Old Moses

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park Kenya
After an early breakfast we will drive for one and a half hours to Sirimon Gate.
You will check in here and start walking 3-4 hours for 9km to Judmaier Camp at 3,350m.
Dinner and overnight stay..
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: A Sumptuous Breakfast is served
• Lunch: A satisfying Set of Lunch meal for both Vegetarians and Non-Veg.
• Dinner: A satisfying Set of delectable, Mouth-watering, appetizing Cuisine for both Vegetarians and Non-Veg.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Judmaier Camp

Day 3: Judmaier to Shipton’s Camp

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park Kenya
After breakfast we will begin our hike and proceed on crossing Ontulilli stream severally.
From Liki North stream, we shall head to the top ridge and down to Mackinder’s Valley and then finally to Shipton’s Camp at 4,200m.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: A Sumptuous Breakfast is served
• Lunch: A satisfying Set of Lunch meal for both Vegetarians and Non-Veg.
• Dinner: A satisfying Set of delectable, Mouth-watering, appetizing Cuisine for both Vegetarians and Non-Veg.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay

Day 4: Shipton’s to Austrian Hut

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park Kenya
After breakfast, we start ascending through the Simba Col, a steep ridge that takes about one hour to climb via Simba Tarn.
We will have amazing views as we approach Delamere Peaks and hike down to Austrian Hut at 4,790m.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: A Sumptuous Breakfast is served
• Lunch: Dinner is served at the camp site
• Dinner: Dinner is served at the camp site
Accommodation included: overnight stay.

Day 5: Point Lenana

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
Leave at 5:00Hrs and start ascending via Lewis Glacier to Point Lenana.
The hike will be approximately one and a half hours.
After enjoying a spectacular sunrise view, we shall proceed down to Mackinders Camp for breakfast
Afterwards descend to the Met Station for dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is served at the camp
• Lunch
• Dinner: Served at the camp site
Accommodation included: dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Met Station to Nairobi

Stop At: Naromoru, Kenya
Depart at 7:30Hrs and walk for 9km through the tropical rainforest to NaroMoru gate for pick up.
Start our drive back to Nairobi.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is served at the camp
Accommodation included: Back to Nairobi.