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Kenya · Trekking
The journey
Take a short break from work with a trekking excursion to Mount Kenya from Nairobi along the Sirimon Circuit route, an ideal recreation activity for re-energizing and motivation. Trek from Nanyuki town to Sirimon Gate after lunch, camp at the famous Judmier Camp/Old Moses Camp and Shipton Camp, and cross the Ontulili River and Liki North as you continue uphill to Mackinders Valley. Enjoy panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks and admire the sunrise from Point Lenana, the third-highest peak of Mt. Kenya.
Enjoy panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks and admire the sunrise from Point Lenana, the third-highest peak of Mt. Kenya.
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Day by day
Leave Nairobi at 8 am for Nanyuki town for lunch, a journey of about 4 hours.
Proceed to Sirimon Gate, about 1 hour away, at 2440 m. From the gate, follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest, which becomes heathland after about 3 hours.
About 3 1/2 hours from the gate, the track veers right to Judmier Camp at 3300 m (Old Moses Camp), where you will have dinner. (L, D)
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction.
About one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses the Ontulili River. Continue right, contouring through the moorland and crossing Liki North, then continue uphill to Mackinders Valley, from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks.
Have dinner at Shipton Camp, at 4200 m. (B, L, D)
Leave at 3 am and head up a steep, stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing, with a visible path towards lower Hall Tarns, arriving at Point Lenana at 6:30 am after about 3 hours.
After sunrise, descend to Shipton Camp in about 2 hours for breakfast, then continue for about 4 hours down to Old Moses Camp, where you will have dinner. (B, L, D)
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi. (B, L)
Where this trip takes you
Sirimon Gate, Mackinders Valley, Point Lenana sunrise
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Your 4 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.
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