5-Day Mount Kenya Sirimon-Naromoru - NORTHWEST ADVENTURE SAFARIS

5-Day Mount Kenya Sirimon-Naromoru

5 Days
  • 8-10 hours
  • All season
  • Budget Camping
  • Local guide
  • 4985m
  • 10

Mount Kenya is an extinct glacier covered volcano straddling the equator. At 17,057 feet, it is the second highest mountain in Africa behind Kilimanjaro. We will use the Sirimon route to go up the mountain and come down via the Naro Moru route. The Sirimon route offers a more gentle approach to the main peaks and is the prefered route for most climbers.

  • Mountain hike and trekking
  • Camping in the mountains
  • Lenana summit

You will be picked up from the airport or hotel by our company representative and take a three-and-a-half-hour drive to the small town of Naro Moru, located on the western side of the mountain. Your destination is Batian's View Experiential Education Centre, situated on the Naro Moru trail, about 7km from the park gate. This will be your base for climbing the mountain. Here you will meet your guide and porters and have your gear checked to make sure you have everything you need to stay comfortable and safe during the climb. Overnight and meals at Batian's View.

After breakfast, you will depart Batians View heading north past Nanyuki town to Sirimon Park gate. After registering at the gate, you will set out for Judmaier camp following the road as it winds uphill through the gallery forest, Hargenia zone and giant heath. The camp is located at the upper end of the heath zone at 3,300m. The distance covered is 9km and takes approximately 3 hours of hiking. Overnight at Judmaier camp.

After an early breakfast you will set off for Ship[ton's camp following the well-trodden Sirimon trail. The trail takes you up the hill past the meteorological station to the Liki north junction where you turn right towards Ontulili river. After crossing the river you follow the trail up the ridge before descending to the Liki North river. You will now be hiking in the Afro alpine zone popularly known as the moorland with tussock grass as the dominant vegetation. From Liki North river the trail winds up gradually to the top of the ridge overlooking Mackinders Valley. This is the widest valley on the mountain with a breathtaking view of the main peaks. Shipton's Camp is set at the head of Mackinders valley and directly below the main peaks. Total distance covered is 11km and takes about 6 to 8 hours.

On this day, we will do a dawn summit to point lenana. Point Lenana, at an altitude of 16,355 feet, is the destination of most visitors to the mountain. It is the third-highest peak and can be climbed by anyone in good physical condition without any technical training or specialised equipment. A dawn ascent will have you leave Shipton's camp very early to try and catch the sunrise at the summit. You will then descend to Mackinder's camp for Breakfast and later head down to the met station for the night.

From the Met station, it is a 3-hour descent to the Naro Moru park gate, where you will be picked up and driven to Batian's View Experiential Education Centre. Here you can have a hot shower, freshen up, and have a bite before departing for Nairobi and JKIA. It is also possible to be picked up at the Met station in case you need to be in Nairobi early for your flight.

What is included in this trek package?

  • Porterage
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • Camping equipment
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

What is excluded in this trek package?

  • Rescue fee
  • Climbing gear
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Sleeping bag
  • Bath towels
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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