Mt. Kenya trekking 4 nights 5 days Sirimon route

Mount Kenya trek that combines the two most scenic routes of Mt Kenya. Ascent is on the dry side of 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

Mount Kenya trek that combines the two most scenic routes of Mt Kenya. Ascent is on the dry side of 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 / Judmaier Camp [Old Moses Camp] 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m

Stop At: Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality, Laikipia County, Rift Valley Province
Leave Nairobi at 8.00am to Nanyuki town then
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 Judmaier Camp, 3300
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Meals included:
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Camp tent

Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 17km, 900m ascent

Stop At: Mackinder’s, 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.
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Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Shipton camp tent 4200m.

Day 3: Day 3

Stop At: Lenana, Nairobi, Kenya
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff
clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos camp (6km), 2hrs.
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Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Camp tent.

Day 4: Day 4

Pass By: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
4-5hrs further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mount Kenya Lodge

Day 5: Chogoria Bandas / Chogoria / Nairobi

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
Aftret Breakfast 4×4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Town then transfer back to Nairobi.
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Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.