Kenya · Trekking

4-Day Mount Kenya Trek via Sirimon Route with Point Lenana Sunrise

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Strenuous pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through lush rainforest, rocky quarries, and beautiful valleys on Mount Kenya
02 Acclimatize on the Sirimon Route with overnight stays at Old Moses Camp and Shipton's Camp
03 Reach Point Lenana at 4,985 m for a sunrise summit experience
04 Hike through Likii and Mackinders Valleys on the ascent to Shipton's Camp

Embark on an unforgettable trekking adventure from Nairobi to the breathtaking landscapes of Mount Kenya via the Sirimon Route. Starting with a scenic drive to Nanyuki, you will hike through diverse terrain, including lush rainforest, rocky quarries, and beautiful valleys as you acclimatize to the altitude. The journey leads to Shipton's Camp before the thrilling pre-dawn ascent to Point Lenana, where you will experience sunrise at 4,985 m. After taking in the views, descend to the tranquil Old Moses Camp and continue back to Nairobi.

Leave at 03:00 hrs for a steep ascent through a stony quarry that cuts through a cliff.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Strenuous

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nanyuki, Nairobi, Mount Kenya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Nanyuki and Trek to Old Moses Camp

Depart from Nairobi at 06:00 hrs from your hotel and transfer to Nanyuki, arriving after approximately 4 hours.
Later, transfer to Sirimon Gate and hike to Old Moses Camp for an overnight stay at 3,300 m. This hike takes 3 to 4 hours (9 km). Old Moses Camp is where you acclimatize while encountering diverse vegetation.

Day 02

Old Moses Camp to Shipton's Camp via Likii and Mackinders Valleys

After breakfast, hike to Shipton's Camp at 4,200 m through Likii and Mackinders Valleys for an overnight stay. This hike takes 6 to 8 hours.

Day 03

Point Lenana Sunrise and Descent to Old Moses Camp

Leave at 03:00 hrs for a steep ascent through a stony quarry that cuts through a cliff.
After about 3 hours of hiking, arrive at Point Lenana at 06:30 hrs.
After enjoying the sunrise, descend to Shipton's Camp for breakfast (2 hours), then continue down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and an overnight stay (4 hours).

Meals included: B, L, D.

Day 04