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5 Days Sirimon вЂ“ Sirimon Route

5 Days Sirimon вЂ“ Sirimon Route

Day 1 Nairobi вЂ“ Mt Kenya

Transfer from Nairobi to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). On completion of park entry formalities, have picnic lunch then begin a 3-4 hour hike through forest. Ascend 700m bypassing the bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp. The forest and bamboo are home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp (3300m)

Day 2

After an early breakfast commence a 6-7 hour trek to ShiptonвЂ™s camp. The hike is awesome but a good test on individual endurance on the mountain as you cover a 900m. ascent in 6-7 hours. The moorland walk takes you across hills and valleys in the sprawling moorlands where you see several unique and interesting plants and animals including the Giant groundsels and lobelias and the mountain hyrax.Dinner and overnight at Shiptons Camp (4200m)

Day 3

Departing at 0800hrs ascend the Hausberg col (4700m) then descend steeply to Hausberg valley and Oblong tarns before making a further steep ascent, crossing huge boulders via Two Tarn on the way to MackinderвЂ™s camp (4,300m) which is located along the Naromoru route within the Teleki Valley. Dinner and overnight at MackinderвЂ™s Camp (4300m)

Day 4

Leaving the camp at 0300hrs you hike up the steep scree slopes and glacier to Point Lenana (4985m), the hikers summit. It is planned that you arrive in time to witness the African Sun rising over the equator,reflect its golden glow on the Majestic peaks of Batian and Nelion. Later descend to ShiptonвЂ™s camp (4200m) for breakfast then relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at ShiptonвЂ™s Camp (4200m)

Day 5

Have early breakfast before your descend to Sirimon roadhead (2600m) in 4-5 hours, from where you connect the vehicle for transfer back to Mountain Rock Lodge for a hot shower and lunch then return to Nairobi.