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MOUNT KENYA CLIMBING 5 DAYS
MT. KENYA CLIMBING: SIRIMON ROUTE:
Explore Mount Kenya and discover Africa 's second
highest mountain. With a summit covered in snow and ice
it's difficult to imagine that it's situated astride the
equator!
Mount Kenya has plenty of wildlife to view, particularly
on the lower slopes of the mountain. You can expect to
see elephant, rhino, buffalo leopard, bushbuck, several
species of duiker, giant forest hog, and colobus and
Sykes monkeys. There is also prolific birdlife around
the mountain, ranging from huge eagles to multicoloued
sunbirds.
5 Days Mount Kenya-Sirimon Route
Sirimon route is the least used because it is on the dry
side of the mountain but offers some of the finest
forest walking that is to be found on any tropical
mountain. Just at the park gate, you find large stands
of Cedar and podocarpus trees while as you go up you
find huge spacimens of St. John's Wortinterpersed with
small thickets of Bamboo. Up higher see the giant
heather, beautiful alpine flowers and some tussock
grass. You might be lucky to find animals like Buffallos,
Elephants and at other times Lion.
Day 1: Nairobi/Nanyuki
Depart Nairobi accompanied by your mountain guide for
Nanyuki. Lunch, dinner and the rest of the day
acclimatizing at a Nanyuki budget hotel.
Day 2: Nanyuki/Old Moses hut
Transfer from your Nanyuki hotel after breakfast by
means of a Land-rover to Sirimon Gate where climbing
begins. Walk through the rain forest for 9 kms, 5 hours
walk to the first mountain hut, Old Moses at 3,300m for
dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Old Moses/Shipton camp
After breakfast, continue with the ascent through
Mackinder's valley to the second hut, Shipton Hut at
4,200 m for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Shipton/Point Lenana/Old Moses
Early morning climb to point Lenana 4985 m. On a very
clear day, you will be able to see Mount Kilimanjaro in
the South, Mt. Elgon in the West and Indian Ocean to the
East. Descend to Shipton Camp for the main breakfast and
thereafter descend to Old Moses for dinner and
overnight.
Day 5: Old Moses/Nairobi
After breakfast, transfer to Nanyuki to catch up with
your transport back to Nairobi.
5 Days Mount Kenya Up Sirimon Route, Down Chogoria
Route
Day 1: Nairobi/Nanyuki
Depart Nairobi accompanied by our mountain guide for
Nanyuki arriving in time for lunch. Dinner and the rest
of the day acclimatizing at a Nanyuki budget hotel.
Day 2: Nanyuki/Old Moses hut
Transfer from your Nanyuki hotel after breakfast to
Sirimon Gate where climbing begins. Walk through the
rain forest for 9 kms; 5 hours walk to the first
mountain hut, Old Moses at 3,300m for dinner and
overnight.
Day 3: Old Moses/Shipton camp
After breakfast, continue with the ascent through
Mackinder's valley to the second hut, Shipton Hut at
4,200 m for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Shipton/Point Lenana/Mintos Hut/Road Head
Early morning climb to point Lenana 4985 m. On a very
clear day, you will be able to see Mount Kilimanjaro in
the South, Mt. Elgon in the West and Indian Ocean to the
East. Descend to Mintos Hut (4250 m) for breakfast and
thereafter proceed to Road Head for lunch, dinner and
overnight.
Day 5: Road Head/Chogoria/ Nairobi
After breakfast, an early walk takes you to Chogoria for
lunch. After lunch catch up with your transport back to
Nairobi.
Our Pricing Includes:
- All park entry fees.
- All camping/hut fees.
- Rescue fees.
- Certified Guide and porters.
- Transport to and from the park gates.
- Meals 3 times daily.
- Cook and all kitchen utensils.
- Tents
Cost Excludes:
- Climbing equipments/gears
- Sleeping bags
- Drinks
- Expenses of personal nature
MOUNT KENYA CLIMBING
Mount Kenya
Climbing Lenana is one of the mountain experiences of
the grand climb; a view of all Kenya awaits one at the
top. At dusk, the sunrise across the vast plains and the
hills of Africa will stay with you all your life. Mount
Kenya is visible from far, its peaks usually covered
with clouds by noon but often glittering free at early
mornings or just before sunset. We recommend the Sirimon
& Naro Moro Trek on Mount Kenya for reaching Lenana. The
Sirimon Trek, one of the finest approaches to the peak
area. Sirimon offers some of the best views of the main
peaks with a gradual climb which can be done leisurely.
You will traverse the mountain by ascending the Sirimon
Trek and descending the Naro Moru Trek.
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Chogoria Route
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