This 3-days climb to reach the third-highest peak, Point Lenana (4985m), on the Sirimon route provides the easiest way to the top and is the quickest going down. It takes the hiker through the mountain rain-forests, moorland vegetation and the alpine vegetation which include the giant heather, giant groundsel and giant lobelia. You hike up the Likii Valley and then into Mackinders valley where there is a spectacular views of the main peaks, and the goal is to reach Point Lenana in time to watch a breath-taking sunrise over this otherworldly and dramatic mountainous landscape on mount kenya.
Itinerary
Nairobi - Sirimon Gate - Old Moses Camp (3300M asl)
Hiking Time: 2 Hrs
Distance: 8 Kms
Leave Nairobi at 8 am for Nanyuki town. Proceed to Sirimon Gate where you will have lunch and
begin our trek. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which later
becomes heath land up-to Old Moses camp 3300m asl.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Old Moses Cabin
Old Moses Camp - Shiptons Camp (4200M asl)
Hiking Time: 6-7 Hrs
Distance: 16 Kms
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction to Likii North and Shipton. After
one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the
Moorland and crossing Likii North valley 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 asl.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Shiptons Cabin
Shiptons Camp - Point Lenana - Old Moses - Nairobi
Hiking Time: 10 Hrs
Distance: 24 Kms
Leave the camp at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards
lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana(4985 M asl) at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise,
descend down to Shiptons Camp for breakfast and later proceed down to Old Moses camp for
lunch. Upon finishing your lunch you will board your private vehicle for transfer back to your hotel
in Nairobi.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
END OF THE 3 DAYS MOUNT KENYA HIKING SAFARI
Inclusion
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to the Airport
- Services of a professional mountain guide, porters and cook
- Full-board accommodation in the tents
- Bottled drinking mineral water
- Park entrance fees
- First Aid Medical Kit(Our tour guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use)
Exclusions
- Accommodation before and after the trek
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.
- Laundry, tips, sleeping bag, snacks, drinks, and climbing gears
- International air transportation
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, tips etc
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Expedition Information
$528
All Year
Mount Kenya
Trekking
Fitness Level
3
Technical Level
1
Group Size
2-10
Continent:
AfricaCountry:
KenyaLocation:
Mount KenyaElevation:
5,199 m / 17,057 ftGPS:
-0.150833 N°, 37.3075 E°