Mt. Kenya > Sirimon Route
On this Mount Kenya climbing experience, you ascend via the dry and little used Sirimon Trail and descend on the scenic Chogoria Trail. You reach point Lenana (4985 m), the highest point accessible to walkers, and return to base.
The Sirimon Route is serviced with huts and offers the least strenuous but long walking ascent to the mountain from the roadhead. Click here to book this
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Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi
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You will be met by a representative from Miki Tours
who will transfer you to our Guesthouse for dinner, accommodation and
breakfast.
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| Day 2 |
Nairobi-Nanyuki
- Transfer from Nairobi to Nanyuki at 09:00.
- A walking tour to the equator, dinner and overnight stay at Simbas Lodge.
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| Day 3 |
Sirimon Gate to Judmaier Camp
- After Breakfast drive to Sirimon Park gate and trek for 3 - 4 hours to Old Moses Camp (Judmeier) through a beautiful forest with East African Pencil Cedar trees, Poducarpus trees and the giant Hygenia trees.
- From Judmeier camp you can see the summits of Batian and Nelion peaks
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| Day 4 |
Old Moses Camp to Shiptons Camp
- This is about a 6 - 8 hour hike crossing Liki and Mackinders valleys, there is a great view of Tereri and Sendeo peaks and also a great view of Nanyuki town with its beautiful terrain.
- Shipton's camp has also an excellent setting with the north faces of Nelion peak and Batian peak.
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| Day 5 |
Shipton's Camp to Point Lenana and Then Descend to Mintos Camp
- This hike is about 4 and half hours hike through some of the most spectacular sceneries like Gorges valley the Halls Tarns and the Lake Elies at a far distance.
- Overnight stay at Mintos Campsite.
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| Day 6 |
Mintos to Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge
- This hike is anywhere between 4 - 6 hours.
- This area has spectacular views down into the Gorges valley with Lake Michaelson and Vivienne falls, and across on the other side you can see Ithanguni peak, Rotundu peaks and the Giant Flat.
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| Day 7 |
Chogoria Gate to Chogoria Town
- About 6 - 8 hours, on dirt roads through a thick bamboo forest and tropical forest. The forest is really beautiful with chances of seeing wildlife and Columbus monkeys.
- Option to end your day with a meal in the carnivore restaurant
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| Day 8 |
Departure
Transfer to Jomo Kentyatta Airport for Departure
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Charges:
• $1250 per person - Advanced
• minimum 2 people.
Fees cover the following:
• Airport transfer/Moutain Base Transfer
• Accommodation & all meals
• Park entry fees
• English Speaking Guide, Porter and Cooks
Fees do not cover
the following:
• Flights
• Visas
• Items of a personal nature
• Anything not mentioned above
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