Much more scenic than Naromoru, and it is on the drier side of the mountain, which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through the 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 bunkhouse facilities are the best on this side of the mountain. Though the Mount Kenya summit can be reached in 4 days as per the below itinerary, we strongly recommend an overnight acclimatization at the base in Nanyuki town.
4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Sirimon Route
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Tour Plan
Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Leave 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 through the forest which becomes heathland after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
Judmier camp or similar
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 the 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
Shipton camp or similar
Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km
Leave at 3 am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving at point Lenana at 6:30 am, taking about 3hrs. After sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hrs, for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight, B, L, D.
Old moses camp
Masai mara-Nairobi
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi, B, L.
Buffet breakfast at the lodge
Buffet lunch at the lodge
No Accomodation
Meeting / Pickup
Please Note
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pick up also available at Airbnb and private Apartments
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