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Mount Kenya Sirimon Route 5 days

Mount Kenya is one of the world’s famous big mountains and Africa’s second highest standing, highest of all Kenya’s mountains. At a height of 5199 meters above sea level, Mount Kenya has three peaks, Batian 5,199m, Nelion 5,188m and point Lenana 4,985m. Only point Lenana can be reached by trekkers and the other two being only for technical climbers. Mumbi and her small group of professional climbers acquired mountain climbing education from the national outdoor leadership school. The team is well trained, courteous and experienced.

Our Mt. Kenya excursions are highly professional and well organised. Mount Kenya climbing main routes are: Naro Moru route, Chogoria Route and Sirimon route. It is possible to hike Mount Kenya throughout the year but it gets more difficult during the rainy seasons from mid-March to mid-June and October to mid-December.

ITINERARIES

Day 1 : Sirimon Park Gate to Old Moses Camp - 9km, approx. 3/4 hours

You leave Nairobi at 8.00am and drive through the Central Highlands to Nanyuki by 11.00 am. We allow sufficient time to have lunch and then get to Sirimon Park Gate a comfortable four-wheel drive vehicle. Check in andstart hiking through the beautiful rain forest to Old Moses Camp at alt.3,300m

Day 2 : Shipton's Camp - 16km, approx. 7/8 hours

Early breakfast at 7.00am. You hike through the Liki Valley via Mackinder’s Valley to Shipton’s Camp at alt. 4,200m. Have lunch served en route. At Shipton’s camp you enjoy a splendid wiew of the north faces of Nelion and Batian peaks. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 3: Peak Circuit for Acclimatization - 4 hours

After breakfast you start the peak circuit to help acclimatization,ascending to a steep ridge through Kami Hut, Hausberg Tarn and Two Tarns Lake. It will take approx. 4 hours walk through some of the most spectacular sceneries . Return to Shipton’s Camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 4 : Point Lenana at alt. 4,985m and back to Old Moses - 4 hour

You wake up at night at 2.30am for hot tea and biscuits. Ascent to Point Lenana at 4,985m for approx. 3 hours to arrive for sunrise. From here you can admire Mt. Kilimanjaro’s highest peaks, Kibo and Mawenzi visible from the south, Indian Ocean from the east and Mt. Elgon from the west. You start your descend back to Shipton’s camp for a full breakfast. Leave at 10.00am for Old Moses. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 5 : Drive back to Nairobi

After breakfast you leave camp to reach the park gate via the Sirimon route. Drive to Nanyuki for lunch and then to Nairobi arriving in the late afternoon to celebrate your success. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel on B&B
basis.

6 days Sirimon Route itinerary

Mountain Cuisine

The menus for all climbs are specially prepared to provide a balanced diet of fresh fruit, vegetables, protein and carbohydrates. We choose food items that are easiest to digest at high altitude. Our cooks undergo extensive training and we have ongoing workshops to review menus. Dinners are typically a main course with vegetable and salad, chicken and fish, with pastas and rice dishes being served mid climb. Lunches are often on the trail and usually consist of cold cuts and vegetables laid out on a table with fresh hot vegetable soups with every meal. Packet soups, coffee, tea available on request between meals.

Breakfast of granola, toast, fruit, eggs, and sometimes pancakes or french toast. It is a good idea to bring any favourite snacks from home.

Equipment

  • bag and stuff sack required. Night-time temperatures on Kilimanjaro can zero degrees fahrenheit
  • pile or wool hat to cover the ears or balaclava
  • full length Therma-Rest or equivalent sleeping pad
    head and face shade; visor essential for protection from the equatorial sun
  • bandannas are very useful for cleaning glasses also
    sun protection
  • sunglasses with side shields or glacier glasses

Upper Body

  • enough t-shirts that can dry quickly, not cotton

  • three warms layers for the upper body per day; wool, polypropylene or pile for good insulation. Long underwear. Cotton should be avoided.

  • rain parka of Goretex or waterproof nylon that has been seam sealed. you will be walking through rain.

  • lightweight poncho for day pack

  • wool gloves or mittens; one pair heavy, one light pair and mitten shells for rain protection

  • Down or synthetic jacket for cold mountain nights.

Lower Body

  • adequate long undergarments

  • hiking shorts: quick-drying

  • tights are comfortable and provide protection from vegetation and sunburn; lycra is best

  • long rain pants Gore tex or nylon breathable, water resistant

 

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  • About us
  • Itineraries
    • Mt. Kenya
      • 5 days Sirimon Route
      • 6 days Sirimon Route
      • 6 days Chogoria – Naro Moru Route
      • Mt Kenya Technical Climbing
      • 8 Days Mt Kenya Climb – Up Old Moses Liki Route & Down Chogoria Technical Climbing – North Face
      • 8 Days Mt Kenya Climb – Up Old Moses Liki Route & Down Chogoria
    • Mt. Kilimanjaro
      • 7 Days Marangu route
      • Machame Route 7 days
      • Umbwe Route 9 Days
      • Lemosho Route 10 Days
    • East Africa Safaris
    • Best of Kenya Tour – SA7
    • Kenya Wildlife Safari
    • Kenya Safari Tour
    • Amboseli Lodge Safari
    • Uganda
      • 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari
      • 4 days Murchison falls National park
      • 6 Days Uganda Fly-in Gorilla Tour
      • 8 Days Ultimate Uganda Primates Safari
      • 13 Days Uganda Complete
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