4 Days Mount Kenya Climb – Sirimon Route

Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is 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. Though Mount Kenya summit can be reached in 4 days as per the below itinerary, we strongly recommend an overnight acclimatization at the base in Nanyuki town. This can be arranged for at an extra fee.

Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is 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. Though Mount Kenya summit can be reached in 4 days as per the below itinerary, we strongly recommend an overnight acclimatization at the base in Nanyuki town. This can be arranged for at an extra fee.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent

Stop At: Sirimon Route, Sirimon Rte, Kenya
Leave Nairobi at 8 am 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 Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Judmier Camp,

Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent

Stop At: Shiptons Hut, V857+FRH, Kenya
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
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Shipton camp

Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km

Stop At: Point Lenana, Kenya
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hrs, for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight, B,L,D
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Old Moses Camp

Day 4: Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L
Duration: 8 hours

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