6 Days Mt Kenya Climbing: Sirimon – Naromoru Route

6 Days Mt Kenya Climbing: Sirimon – Naromoru Route

• Scenic & Varied Trek – Experience diverse landscapes, from dense rainforests to rocky alpine terrain.

• Point Lenana Summit (4,985m) – Reach the third-highest peak of Mount Kenya for spectacular sunrise views.

• Sirimon Route Ascent – Enjoy a gradual climb through beautiful montane forests and open moorlands.

• Naromoru Route Descent – A faster and scenic descent through the famous Vertical Bog and lush bamboo forests.

• Wildlife Encounters – Spot unique high-altitude wildlife, including colobus monkeys and mountain antelopes.

• Expert Guides & Porters – Climb safely with experienced professionals ensuring a successful trek.

• Perfect for Adventure Seekers – A rewarding challenge combining stunning scenery and a sense of achievement.

Day 1: Nairobi to NaroMoru

Leave Nairobi in the morning and head to Naro Moru the base camp at the Mt. Kenya Youth Hostel. After lunch we will debrief and check the mountain gear. Then we will have free time and relax at the Youth Hostel Camp site where we will have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 2: Old Moses

After an early breakfast we will drive for 1 1/2 hours to Sirimon Gate. You will check in here and start walking 3-4 hours for 9 km to Judmaier Camp at 3,350 m. You will have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 3: Judmaier to Shipton’s Camp

After breakfast you will begin your hike and proceed on crossing Ontulilli stream several times. You will continue straight to Liki North stream coming to the top ridge and down to Mackinder’s Valley and then finally to Ship ton’s Camp at 4,200 m where we will have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 4: Shipton’s to Austrian Hut

After breakfast start ascending through the Simba Col, a steep ridge that takes about one hour to climb via Simba Tarn. We will have amazing views as we approach Delamere Peaks and hike down to Austrian Hut at 4,790 m where we will have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 5: Point Lenana

Leave at 5:00 am and start ascending across Lewis Glacier to arrive at Point Lenana around 6.30 am for the sunrise. After enjoying the spectacular views proceed down to Mackinders Camp for breakfast and then descend to the Met Station for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Met Station to Nairobi

Depart at 7:30 am and walk for 9 km through the tropical rain forest to Naro Moru gate where will get picked up by a 4 WD and then return back to Nairobi.

Includes

• Pick up from the airport upon arrival
• Transport with safari Vehicle with pop-up roof
• All park entrance fees
• Accommodation self-contained rooms based on Fullboard
• Full board, three meals per day while on safari
• Drop off to the airport on the last day
• Game drives
• Drinking water

Excludes

• International Flight
• Personal Insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• First Night Upon arrival