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4 Days Mount Kenya Safari - Sirimon Route Up - Chogoria Route Down Tour

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Duration : 3 Nights / 4 Days

Destination Covered : Nanyuki, Mount Kenya, Sirimon Gate

Tour Activities : Camping, Trekking

Tour Themes : Adventure Tours, Wildlife

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Nanyuki, Mount Kenya and Sirimon Gate Tour Overview

This Mount Kenya climbing safari route is designed to suit people with very little time, i.e. only 3 nights on the mountain. This creative Mount Kenya climbing joins two of the most scenic routes up the mountain i.e. Sirimon and Chogoria, producing a remarkably diverse and spectacular trek. Sirimon, coming off the west of the mountain, passes through the dry side of the mountain with its giant trees and rocky terrain, while the descent onto the Chogoria path is remarkably different, with its lush bamboo and highland forests. The final night time ascent of Peak Lenana can be as difficult as any ascent in East Africa, but the rest of the trek is generally considered easier than either Kilimanjaro or Ruwenzori.

Nanyuki, Mount Kenya and Sirimon Gate Tour Itinerary

Day 1

NAIROBI – SIRIMON GATE – OLD MOSES CAMP (3,300m), 3-4hrs, 9km, 680m ASCENT

Our 4days Mount Kenya climbing starts with a pick up from Nairobi, drive to Nanyuki town for lunch crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate (2,660m). From the Sirimon gate, trek through magnificent montane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 – 4hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.

Day 2

OLD MOSES – SHIPTON’S CAMP (4,200m), 7hrs, 14km, 900m ASCENT

After breakfast, follow Mount Kenya trekking uphill, forking right at the junction. After a water break, continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the moorland and crossing Liki North River. Continue uphill to Mackinder Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the Shipton’s Camp that is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glaciers; its famous residents are the rock hyrax and sun birds. Overnight camping at Shipton and dinner.

Day 3

SHIPTON’S – PT. LENANA (4,985m) – MT KENYA BANDAS (2,800m), 11-12hrs, 29km, 785m ASCENT, 2,085m DESCENT

Our Mount Kenya climbing Safari kicks off with an early morning breakfast at around 2:30am. Leave at 3.00am to reach Peak Lenana in time for the African sunrise. The climb starts on frozen scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. With a good moon, you barely need a torch. Without a moon, then the pollution-free sky bangs on the horizon and you get a good view of the stars as almost anywhere else on earth. The climb takes 3-4hrs and to add to the exhilaration, Mt. Kilimanjaro is also visible on the horizon. Descend to Minto’s hut for some snacks. After a short rest, descend to Mt. Kenya Bandas camp along the Gorges Valley where you can enjoy good views of The Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom Rocks and Giant Billiards Table. Dinner and overnight at the Meru bandas camp and enjoy log fires.

Day 4

MERU BANDAS – CHOGORIA TOWN – NAIROBI, 3hrs, 10km

After breakfast, descend through a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet a vehicle for transfer to Chogoria gate marking the end of our memorable Mount Kenya climbing expedition; arrive Nairobi in the evening.