The Sirimon trail is often viewed as one of the simplest paths to arrive at the pinnacle of Mt Kenya, Point Lenana. It has nearly a 95% success rate for reaching the summit. The path is situated on the mountain’s arid side, allowing for walks through ancient forest on lower levels and massive heather, alpine blooms and lobelia at higher altitudes.
The Sirimon trail is often viewed as one of the simplest paths to arrive at the pinnacle of Mt Kenya, Point Lenana. It has nearly a 95% success rate for reaching the summit. The path is situated on the mountain’s arid side, allowing for walks through ancient forest on lower levels and massive heather, alpine blooms and lobelia at higher altitudes.
Depart Nairobi at 8:00 am for Nanyuki
Mount Kenya National Park - Depart Nairobi at 8:00 am for Nanyuki, typically a 4-hour drive, arriving by 12:00 pm. Proceed to Mt Kenya National Park’s Sirimon gate, where a picnic lunch will be provided. After lunch, hike uphill for 10 km, taking the left fork at the junction to reach Old Moses camp, located…
Depart Nairobi at 8:00 am for Nanyuki
Mount Kenya National Park - Depart Nairobi at 8:00 am for Nanyuki, typically a 4-hour drive, arriving by 12:00 pm. Proceed to Mt Kenya National Park’s Sirimon gate, where a picnic lunch will be provided. After lunch, hike uphill for 10 km, taking the left fork at the junction to reach Old Moses camp, located at 3,300m. The climb from Sirimon gate to Old Moses is 690m. Dinner and overnight stay.
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya National Park - After breakfast, depart at 8:00 am, following the direct route directions until reaching the fork after one hour. The track turns into a path, curving right and south around the head of a large valley, crossing several small streams to reach the ridge crest between the Otulili and Liki North Valleys. A 3 to 4-hour walk leads to Liki North hut at 3,993m. Dinner and overnight stay.
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya National Park - After breakfast, ascend the west side of the Valley, over a ridge, then descend into the Mackinders Valley to join the direct route, taking one to two hours. From there, follow the Mackinders Valley to reach Shipton camp, a total of 4 hours from Liki to Shipton’s camp at 4,250m. Dinner and overnight stay.
Continue walking until reaching Point Lenana at 4,985 meters
Mount Kenya National Park - Wake up at 2:30 am, enjoy tea and biscuits, then depart at 3:00 am for the summit, typically a 3-hour journey. This section is rocky and features frozen scree. Continue walking until reaching Point Lenana at 4,985 meters by 6:30 am for the sunrise. Then descend to Mackinders camp for breakfast, and after breakfast, walk down to Met station for 5 hours. Dinner and overnight stay.
Mount Kenya - Nairobi
Nairobi - After breakfast, continue walking down through the bamboo and indigenous forest to reach Naro Moru gate, where transportation back to Nairobi awaits.
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic beverages
- Sleeping bags, Hiking boots, Water proof jackets and pants(trousers), Hand gloves
- Alcoholic beverages
- Sleeping bags, Hiking boots, Water proof jackets and pants(trousers), Hand gloves
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
