3 Days Mount Kenya Hiking via Sirimon Down Via Sirimon
3 Days Mount Kenya Hiking via Sirimon Down Via Sirimon : Embark on a mount climbing adventure on Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest mountain after Mount Kilimanjaro. This climb is enjoyable, with stunning view glacier features, and varied flora and fauna.
On this 3 Days Mount Kenya Hiking via Sirimon Down via Sirimon you will conquer the mountain on Sirimoni –Chogoria Route, the most popular ascent as the Sirimon is on the drier side of the mountain and has some of the finest walking with fantastic glacial scenery and a nice steady ascent.
Highlights of 3 Days Mount Kenya Hiking via Sirimon Down Via Sirimon
Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimoni Gate (2650) – Old Moses (3300m)
Day 2: Old Moses to Shipton Camp (4200m)
Day 3: Shipton to Pt Lenana (4985m) – Oldmoses (3300
Detailed itinerary of 3 Days Mount Kenya Hiking via Sirimon Down Via Sirimon
Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimoni Gate (2650) – Old Moses (3300m)
After breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi, you will be picked by our representative and drive to Nanyuki Town crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park Gate (2660m). From the gate, we check in the park then hike farther up through magnificent montane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses Camp 3,300m). dinner and overnight at private campsite. Today is trek is gentle.
Accommodation: Judmaier Campsite on Mount Kenya.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Old Moses to Shipton Camp (4200m)
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction. After a water break, you continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North River and continue uphill 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 glaciers.
Resident population here is of Rock hyrax and sunbirds.
Accommodation: Shipton Campsite on Mount Kenya
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Shipton to Pt Lenana (4985m) – Oldmoses (3300m)
Start you day early at 3 am to reach Pt Lenana in time for the African sunrise. The climb starts on frozen scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. With a good moon you barley need a torch and without a moon, then the pollution-free sky bangs on the ground will be giving you as good as view of the stars as almost anywhere on earth. The climb takes 3-4 hours and to add to the exhilaration, Mt. Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon.
Descend down to Shiptons Camp for breakfast, then start descending down for 4-5 hours’ via Mackinder’s Valley to the Old Moses Camp (3,300m) campsite. The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching to Old Moses Camp where you relax for at least an hour as you enjoy a hot lunch. Your guide will pick up and drive through the rain forest to the Sirimon Park Gate, check out and drive back to Nairobi or to your next destination.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of 3 Days Mount Kenya Hiking via Sirimon Down Via Sirimoni
3 Days Mount Kenya Hiking via Sirimon Down Via Sirimon Inclusions
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- Park fees
- All activities
- All accommodation
- A professional drive
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- Drinks
3 Days Mount Kenya Hiking via Sirimon Down Via Sirimon Exclusions
- Climbing gear
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- International flights
- Tips
- Personal Items
- Government Imposed Increase of taxes or park fees.
