5 Days Mt Kenya Trekking – (Sirimon- Chogoria Route)

“Come touch the sky”
Climbing to 5,199 meters, Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. The scenery surrounding this designated World Heritage Site is breath-taking. It is pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forest, mineral springs and a selection of rare and endangered species of animals, high altitude adapted plains game and unique montane and alpine vegetation.

This route is more scenic and on the drier side of the 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.

“Come touch the sky”
Climbing to 5,199 meters, Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. The scenery surrounding this designated World Heritage Site is breath-taking. It is pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forest, mineral springs and a selection of rare and endangered species of animals, high altitude adapted plains game and unique montane and alpine vegetation.

This route is more scenic and on the drier side of the 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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon gate- Old Moses camp. ( 3,300m) 3-4 hrs, 9km

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
Pick up by our representative at 0730hrs and depart Nanyuki town, Upon arrival, lunch at Nanyuki town. Later proceed to Sirimon Park gate (2660m), start the hike through magnificent bamboo forest and giant heather zone before reaching our first hut (Old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the camp

Day 2: Old Moses – Shipton camp (4200m). 7 hrs, 14km

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
After early breakfast, follow the track crossing Ontulili and Likii River, proceed through the moorland to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the Shipton Camp.This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glacier. dinner and overnight in the huts.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Camp

Day 3: Shipton Camp – Acclimatisation Day

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
For better acclimatization you can take a rest day at the Shipton camp. Short walks / day hikes to Oblong and Hausberg tarns(lakes) gaining an elevation of 3600m before returning to the camp for lunch. Afternoon is at leisure. N.B: Climbing high and sleeping low is excellent for acclimatization
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Camp

Day 4: Shipton – Point Lenana(4,985m)- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m)

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
Wake up at 2am for tea and snacks, attempt the summit through a scree and on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. with a good moon you barely need a torch. The climb takes 3-4 hours and to add to the exhilaration, Mt Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon, after a photo session, descend to Minto’s hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya Bandas along the Gorges valley where you can enjoy good views of the Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom rocks and Giants billiards table Mountain.NDinner and overnight at the Mt Kenya meru Bandas. Here you can enjoy a drink at a fire place, hot shower and bed at the Bandas.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at camp

Day 5: Meru Bandas- Nairobi,

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
After breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet vehicle for transfer to Chogoria town and further to Nairobi arriving by late afternoon. Drop off at Nairobi hotel/airport.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.