The Sirimon route offers one of the gentlest approaches to Mount Kenya’s main trekking summit—Point Lenana. The 5-day program balances acclimatisation and summit push for a high-success rate for well-prepared trekkers.
This itinerary is ideal for hikers with previous multi-day trekking experience; private guides and custom portering options are available on request.
Included in the Tour
- Park entry and hut fees
- Experienced mountain guide and porters
- Accommodation in mountain huts and lodges as per itinerary
Not Included
- Technical climbing gear (can be hired)
- Insurance and emergency evacuation
Child Policy
Not recommended for children under 10 due to altitude.
Itinerary
Route: Nanyuki / Naro Moru → Old Moses Hut (Mt Kenya)
Activities: Trek, acclimatisation
Drive to Sirimon Gate and trek through montane forest to Old Moses Hut. Two-paragraph detail: the Sirimon route is scenic and less crowded than some alternatives.
Activities: Trekking, photography
An alpine traverse to Shipton Camp beneath the peaks. Prepare for higher altitude and spectacular ridgelines.
Activities: Summit, descent, celebration
Pre-dawn summit push to Point Lenana for sunrise, then descend back to Shipton Camp and relax.
Activities: Descent, transfer
Controlled descent through moorland and forest, transfer back to lodge for comfort.
Route: Mount Kenya → Nanyuki / Nairobi
After breakfast, return to Nanyuki or Nairobi according to travel plans.
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