5 Days Mount Kenya Safari Trekking in Sirimon Route

Price: USD.1,160.00

Highlights

  • Depart from Nairobi to Mount Kenya
  • Trek through diverse forests to Judmier Camp
  • Ascend to Mackinder Valley for panoramic views
  • Climb to Point Lenana for a sunrise experience
  • Descend to Nanyuki and return to Nairobi

Introduction

On this safari, you will stay for 1 night in a hotel, 2 nights at Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp), and 1 night at Shipton Camp.

Day 1 Nairobi - Nanyuki

Early morning between 0700hrs and0730hrs you will depart from Nairobi in a shared transportation to go to Mount Kenya area. Arriving in the afternoon in Nanyuki and acclimatize. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.

Start point

hotels within Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

07:00 - 07:30

Day 2 Nanyuki - Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp)

After having breakfast, you will proceed to Sirimon Gate. The trekking will take about 1 hour. From the gate, you will follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest (which becomes a heathland) after about 3 hours. About 3.5 hours from the gate, you will continue the trekking until Judmier Camp and stay overnight there.

  • Trekking time: 3 - 4 hours
  • Distance: 9 kilometers
  • Elevation: 860-meter ascent

Day 3 Judmier Camp - Shipton Camp

After having breakfast, you will follow the track uphill and fork left at the junction. About one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track will cross Ontulili River. You will go right contouring through the moorland, cross Liki North, and continue uphill to Mackinder Valley from where panoramic views towards the main peaks can be seen. You will enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Shipton Camp

  • Trekking time: 6 - 7 hours
  • Distance: 14 kilometers
  • Elevation: 900-meter ascent

Day 4 Shipton Camp - Point Lenana - Old Moses Camp

On the fourth day, you will leave at 03:00 to climb up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns. You will arrive in Point Lenana at 06:30 as the trekking will take about 3 hours. After sunrise, you will descend down to Shipton Camp to have breakfast. Then, you will continue the journey to Judmier Camp to have dinner and stay overnight.

  • Trekking time: 6 hours
  • Distance: 14 kilometers
  • Elevation: 785-meter ascent

Day 5 Old Moses Camp - Nanyuki - Nairobi

After descending the mountain for 2 hours, you will go to the park's gate to be transferred to Nanyuki. You will continue the journey to Nairobi in a shared  transportation.Arrival in the evening drop off at the Airport/hotel

End point

Airport, Nairobi, Kenya

17:00 - 17:30

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

Not included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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