Sirimon Route: A scenic and progressive approach to Mount Kenya through forest, bamboo, moorland and Afro-alpine terrain.
Point Lenana: Attempt Mount Kenya’s highest trekking summit at 4,985 metres / 16,355 feet.
Summit sunrise: Begin before dawn and, weather permitting, reach the summit around sunrise.
Mountain huts: Stay at Old Moses Camp and Shipton’s Camp during the trekking section.
Expert support: Trek with a professional mountain guide, porters and trekking support crew.
Nairobi comfort: Begin and end your journey with two convenient Nairobi hotel nights.
Non-technical adventure: A challenging high-altitude trek that does not require technical climbing.
Personalised planning: Add a Kenya safari, beach escape or additional Nairobi nights to suit your journey.
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, transfer to your Nairobi hotel, and meet your mountain guide for a trek briefing and equipment check.
Drive to Sirimon Gate and trek through montane forest and bamboo to Old Moses Camp.
Trek from Old Moses Camp through moorland and Afro-alpine terrain to Shipton’s Camp.
Begin a pre-dawn ascent to Point Lenana at 4,985 metres, then descend to Old Moses Camp.
Descend from Old Moses Camp to Sirimon Gate, then transfer to Nairobi for a restful overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or continue with your onward travel arrangements.
Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route
The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa
Comfortable Nairobi hotel accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
Private Nairobi airport and road transfers.
Professional English-speaking Mount Kenya mountain guide.
Experienced mountain porters and trekking support crew.
Guided four-day Sirimon Route trekking experience.
Guided summit attempt to Point Lenana at 4,985 metres.
Mountain hut accommodation at Old Moses and Shipton’s Camps.
Full-board meals during the mountain trek as indicated in the itinerary.
Breakfast and dinner at the Nairobi hotel as specified.
Mount Kenya National Park entrance and applicable conservation fees.
Pre-trek briefing and equipment check.
Drinking water during the mountain trek.
Applicable mountain rescue and emergency support arrangements.
Government taxes and statutory levies.
International and domestic flights unless specifically stated.
Kenya visa and travel documentation.
Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.
Personal trekking, hiking and mountain equipment.
Sleeping bag rental, if required.
Alcoholic and other personal beverages.
Laundry, telephone charges and other personal expenses.
Tips and gratuities for mountain guides, porters, hotel staff and support crew.
Optional activities in Nairobi.
Additional accommodation before or after the scheduled itinerary.
Personal emergency evacuation costs not covered by applicable rescue arrangements.
Any additional activities, services or expenses not specifically listed as included.
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
