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5 Days
Mount Kenya Climbing Sirimon down Sirimon
Routes,Trek from Old Moses to the Sirimon Gate ,trek
is normally 5 days to go up to Point Lenana and back
down,Scenic routes up Mount Kenya, Sirimon and
Chogoria, producing a remarkably diverse and
spectacular trek. Tour Information: 5
Days Mount Kenya Climbing on Sirimon Route
Start : Nairobi
End : Nairobi
Tour Duration: 5 Days on Mount Kenya
Accommodations: As Per Itinerary
Group Size:2 Pax and above;& Group Joining
guaranteed departure
This is most popular of all
the routes that lead up to the Mountain. It is the
steepest and the fastest way up Mt Kenya and ascends
the mountain from the west. The route is not
particularly scenic but has some of the best tourist
accommodations. Most climbers begin at the park
gate, although it is possible to drive a vehicle as
far as the Met station (3050 metres). Among the
challenges in this route include the vertical bog
and the extremely steep trail on looses gravel while
going up.
DAY 1: NARO MORU
Depart from Nairobi at 09:00hrs and proceed South
towards the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya. Cross the
Equator and arrive at Nanyuki Town in good time for
Lunch. Ovenight at Nanyuki town Lodge
DAY 2 MET.CAMP SITE
After breakfast transfer to Sirimon gate and hike to
Old Moses camp for overnight (3300m), 3 to 4 hrs
hikes (9kms). Old Moses is where you acclimatize as
you also come across different vegetation.
DAY 3: MACKINDER'S CAMP
Hike up through the Teleki valley to Mackinders Camp
where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks.
Walking time approximately 4-6 hours. Overnight
Mackinders Camp.
DAY 4: MACKINDER'S CAMP SITE
A pre- dawn attempt of point Lenana is made to
ensure a successful summit bid and to try to reach
the summit in time for a clear view of the majestic
scenery. After climbing Pt. Lenana we return back to
Mackinders camp for breakfast and then proceed down
to Met Station Lodge for overnight
DAY 5: NAIROBI
After breakfast at Met station walk down to Park
Gate to catch your transport back to Nairobi,
arriving in the afternoon
- Cost Per
Person
Joining
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- 1Pax
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- 2 Pax
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- 3-More Pax
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- US$ 870
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- US$ 875
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- US$ 750
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Tour price Includes:-
• Guarantee price trek on confirmation
• Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
• Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
• Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• Service of an English speaking professional guide,
porters and skilled cook
• Start and finish Nairobi
• Treated water on the trek
Excluded:
• Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks,
accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
- Hotel accommodations in Nairobi before and after
the trek
• International flights
• Visas to Kenya
• Items of personal nature
• Any other extras not detailed in the above
itinerary
General trekking information and recommended
mountain clothing
- Warm, windproof jacket with hood
- Waterproof Jacket and over trousers
- Walking trousers, shirts and pullover
- Warm underwear
- Walking socks
- Good comfortable walking boots
- Training shoes (for evening)
- Gaiters
- Sun hat
- Warm hat or balaclava
- Scarf |
