4-Day Mount Kenya Trekking Adventure via Sirimon and Naromoru Routes
Highlights
Mount Kenya
photography, adventure sports, camping
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a thrilling 4-day Mount Kenya trekking adventure via the scenic Sirimon and Naromoru routes. Begin your journey from Nairobi to Nanyuki, then hike through lush rainforests, alpine moorlands, and dramatic valleys. Reach the summit of Point Lenana at sunrise for panoramic views over the Kenyan landscape. Experience diverse ecosystems, spot wildlife, and enjoy the guidance of experienced local climbers.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to Nanyuki – Old Moses Camp (3300m)
- Depart from Nairobi after breakfast and drive toward Nanyuki.
Meet your team or get picked up from your hotel or residence in Nanyuki around 9:30 AM.
Proceed to Sirimon Gate of Mount Kenya National Park within 45 minutes.
Enjoy lunch at the gate and meet the mountain crew.
Begin hiking through the rainforest along a paved trail to reach Old Moses Camp (3300m) in approximately 3 hours.
Eat dinner and spend the night at Old Moses Camp.
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Day 2: Old Moses Camp to Shipton’s Camp (4200m)
- Wake up early and eat breakfast.
Start trekking uphill through Ontulili and Likii Valleys.
Continue through Mackinders Valley and experience varied alpine terrain.
Stop for lunch along the way.
Arrive at Shipton’s Camp after a 6 to 7-hour hike.
Eat dinner and stay overnight at Shipton’s Camp.
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Day 3: Shipton’s – Point Lenana Summit (4985m) – Met Station Camp (3300m)
- Wake up at 2:00 AM and eat a light breakfast.
Begin a pre-dawn hike to Point Lenana, the third-highest peak of Mount Kenya.
Reach the summit in approximately 3 hours and watch the spectacular sunrise.
Take photos and enjoy the panoramic views.
Descend via Naromoru Route, passing Austrian and Mackinders Camps.
Continue through Teleki Valley and reach Met Station Camp (3300m) after a 5-hour descent.
Eat dinner and rest overnight at the Met Station.
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Day 4: Met Station – Naromoru Gate – Return to Nanyuki or Nairobi
- Wake up early and eat breakfast.
Trek down through dense forest, covering a distance of 9 km.
Look out for wildlife along the trail.
Arrive at Naromoru Gate (2600m) and celebrate with your trekking team.
Board your vehicle and travel back to Nanyuki for onward transfer to Nairobi.
Conclude the journey and reflect on the Mount Kenya experience.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a private tour |