The Mount Kenya is the highest Mountain in Kenya and second highest in Africa after Mt. Kilimanjaro measuring 4,985 Metres via Sirimon Route. The trek is enjoyable journey and takes four days using this route.
From the summit there is a beautiful view of the dramatic volcanic massif and the two main peaks of Batian and Nelion, as well as long views over the central plains of Kenya. It has long been a popular and very attractive hike through an ancient landscape dotted with glaciers, rock spires, high tarns and some beautiful unique flora and fauna like the giant groundsels and the odd looking rock hyrax which has evolved from the elephant.
The very famous routes are;
1. Sirimon Route
2. Chogoria Route
3. Narumoru Route
Join us as we dust off our boots for the mountains.
Day 1: Nairobi-Old moses camp
Depart Nairobi 6:30am Road trip to Sirimon gate and have a picnic lunch before entry. The hike starts from the Sirimon Park gate (2660m). From the gate, trek up through magnificent montane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp3, 300m) for evening tea, mountain entertainment dinner and overnight stay. This is a gentle trek that takes 3-4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m. From Old Moses camp you can see the summits of Batian and Nelionpeaks
Day 2: Old moses-shipton camp
After a heavy breakfast, Hike to Shipton’s camp (4200m ), 17 kms (6 to 8 hrs hike) through Likii Valley mid-morning After a water break, continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Likii North River and Mackinders Valley, a great day of scenery and magical photo shoots. There are killer & panoramic views of the peaks from the view point. A Nourishing lunch will be served by the Likii River and continue to Shiptons camp at 4200m Evening tea, snacks, dinner and overnight stay.
This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glacier.
Resident population is of Rock hyrax and sun birds
Day 3: Acclimatization Day
After acclimatizing we will descend to Shipton Camp for Lunch.
Evening tea snacks & dinner will served. There after prepare for summit Day.
Day 4: Shipton / Summit / Mintos Hut/Bandas – 4 hrs, 12km descent
Kick off @ 2:00am the hike takes 3-4 hrs. The climb starts on froze scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling.
With good Moon you barely need a torch. Without Moon, then the pollution- free sky bangs on the ground giving you a good view of the stars like nowhere else on Earth. Reach point Lenana (4985m) followed by Hoisting of the Africa Outdoors Flag & photo session on sunrise
After summit we follow the track through giant heather and forest down to Chogoria road head from where the path drops to cross a stream then follows the broad ridge to the west of the gorges valley to reach
Mintos Hut, 4200m. Dinner and spend the night at Mintos Hut, B, L, D
Day 5: Bandas– Nairobi 350m descent
After breakfast follow the track through giant heather and forest down to Chogoria road head from where the path drops to cross a stream then follows the broad ridge to the west….Back to Nairobi
Included in the price:
• Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
• Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
• Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
• Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
• Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
• Start and finish Nairobi
• Fee for porters and guides
• Treated water on the trek.
• On completion, successful climb certificate
Excluded:
• Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
• International flights
• Visas to Kenya
• Items of personal nature
• Amref insurance cover for evacuation
• Tips for porters and guides
• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.
