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(5 DAYS UP & DOWN SIRIMON ROUTE)
Trekking Feature
A more gradual trek to the summit, traversing areas of rich forest cover
before emerging into the sprawling moorlands. This hike is usually rated as
the easiest among the short trips and is quite popular with persons
attempting to reach an altitude exceeding 4000m for the first time. It is a
good choice for large trekking groups as it follows the same trail up and
down, making it convenient for those who are unable to reach the summit to
stay behind at lower camps to wait for the rest of the group to complete the
trip then descend together. Unless preferred, camping is not necessary as
accommodation is available in a lodge and mountain huts throughout the trip.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Morning transfer from Nairobi, arriving at Mountain Rock Lodge for
lunch. In the afternoon is a nature walk (3-4 hours) through the forest to
the Mau Mau caves, the former hideouts for Kenya's pre-independence
guerrilla fighters who fought against the British colonial masters. The
escort naturalist guide for the trek talks about their history and the flora
and fauna of the forest. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge.
Day 2: Depart at 1000hrs to be transferred to Sirimon Park gate. From
here, hike through montane forest, bamboo and rosewood up to the OldMoses
Hut, gaining an elevation range of 700m in 3-4 hours. Dinner and Overnight
at OldMoses Hut (3300m)
Day 3: Leaving early, we traverse the expansive moorlands carpeted with
tussock grasses and dotted with the unique Giant lobelia and Senecio plants,
crossing streams and valleys. Today' trek is largely through the Mackinder
Valley, with good views of the main peaks and a brief stopover for picnic
lunch. Total walking time is approx. 7 hours gaining 900m in altitude.
Dinner and Overnight at Shipton's Hut (4200m)
Day 4: Pre-dawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs, taking 3-4 hours
to reach Pt. Lenana 4985m (the hikers summit) in time to watch the sunrise.
On a clear day you can see the snow capped summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro miles
away to the south. Descend back to Shipton's camp for breakfast. The rest of
the day at leisure. Overnight Shiptons Camp.
Day 5: Descend to Sirimon gate, pick up and transfer back to Nairobi.
Cost : US$
US $ per person for group of 9-12
US $ per person for group of 6-8
US $ per person for group of 3-5
US $ per person for group of 2
US $ for single person departure
Prices quoted include:
- Transport from Nairobi to Mountain Rock Lodge
- Transport from Mountain Rock Lodge to the mountain and back
- Accommodation in mountain huts or tents when camping
- Services of guide, cook and porters
- All National Park entrance and camp site fees
- All food - breakfasts, lunches (packed if necessary) and evening meals
prepared by our own cook.
Prices quoted exclude:
- Travel and personal accident insurance
- Tips
- Personal hiking equipment-sleeping bags, boots etc
- Expenditure on all drinks
MOUNT KENYA CLIMBING- 4 DAYS SIRIMON - NARO MORU CROSSOVER
Trekking Feature
This is the most common traverse on Mt. Kenya. Unless preferred, camping
is not necessary as accommodation is available in mountain huts throughout
the trip. Although the trip offers reasonably good chances of reaching the
summit, those who may not manage the challenge can cross over via the easier
summit circuit trail and join up with other hikers at the Mackinder's Camp
or consider adding on a day at Shipton's 4200m to acclimatize better ahead
of the summit.
Itinerary
Day 1: Morning transfer from Nairobi, arriving at Mountain Rock Lodge for
lunch. Then drive to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). On completion of park entry
formalities, begin a 3-4 hour hike through forest. Ascend 700m through the
bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp. The forest and bamboo
are home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of
bird species. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp (3300m)
Day 2: A long day leading to the base of the high peaks. Today's trek is
largely through the moorlands and the Mackinder Valley, with good views of
the main peaks and a brief stopover for picnic lunch. Total walking time is
approx. 7 hours gaining 900m in altitude. Dinner and Overnight at Shipton's
Hut (4200m)
Day 3: Pre-dawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for
about 3 hours up steep scree slopes and across rugged rocks up to Pt. Lenana
(4985m), the hikers' summit. Then down through Lewis Glacier up to the
Austrian hut to join to the Naromoru track and descend for 2 hours to
Mackinder's camp for breakfast then have the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at Mackinder's Camp (4300m)
Day 4: Leaving early, you gradually descend for 4-5 hours through the
moorlands and the lower vertical bog up to the Met Station, from where you
walk down on a wide dirt road leading to the Naromoru Park gate (2600m)
where you meet our vehicle. You are then transferred back to Mountain Rock
Lodge for a hot shower and lunch then back to Nairobi
Cost: US$
US $ per person for group of 9-12
US $ per person for group of 6-8
US $ per person for group of 3-5
US $ per person for group of 2
US $for single person departure
Prices quoted include:
- Transport from Nairobi to Mountain Rock Lodge
- Transport from Mountain Rock Lodge to the mountain and back
- Accommodation in mountain huts or tents when camping
- Services of guide, cook and porters
- All National Park entrance and camp site fees
- All food - breakfasts, lunches (packed if necessary) and evening meals
prepared by our own cook.
Prices quoted exclude:
- Travel and personal accident insurance
- Tips
- Personal hiking equipment-sleeping bags, boots etc
- Expenditure on all drinks
Sirimon Route – Chogoria Crossover - 5 Days
Trekking Feature
Much more scenic than Naromoru and it 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 - Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Depart 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
Day 2: Judmier Camp - Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
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
Day 3: Shipton Camp
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Shiptons - Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 6 hrs, 14km, 785m ascent
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 Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight, B, L, D
Day 5: Chogoria Bandas – Chogoria - Nairobi
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L.
Cost : US$
US $ per person for group of 9-12
US $ per person for group of 6-8
US $ per person for group of 3-5
US $ per person for group of 2
US $ for single person departure
Prices quoted include:
- Transport from Nairobi to Mountain Rock Lodge
- Transport from Mountain Rock Lodge to the mountain and back
- Accommodation in mountain huts or tents when camping
- Services of guide, cook and porters
- All National Park entrance and camp site fees
- All food - breakfasts, lunches (packed if necessary) and evening meals
prepared by our own cook.
Prices quoted exclude:
- Travel and personal accident insurance
- Tips
- Personal hiking equipment-sleeping bags, boots etc
- Expenditure on all drinks
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