A 3-day climbing Mt. Kenya Sirimon Route is a marathon trek, and it is done by trekkers who have prior climbing experience but have no time to stay longer on the mountain.

Overview:

Mount Kenya has been thought of and held in reverence by the local communities as God`s residence. The snow on the peaks astonished the explorers, who could not figure out its existence right at the equator. Its roads were initially dug for military purposes to help access the forest and flush out Maumau freedom fighters. The mountain has not escaped the attention of notable filmmakers who have shot award-winning films and documentaries. {Nowhere in Africa, The Night Climbers of Cambridge, No Picnic on Mt Kenya, are just but a few.} Book writers have also written some best-selling titles, including “The Ascent” 

Mt Kenya was recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and later as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mt Kenya is regarded as the most visually stunning of the ice-capped African peaks and is home to a great diversity of wildlife, including leopards, elephants, and buffalo. The ascent is an exhilarating and diverse trek, with relatively few hikers compared to Kilimanjaro. Many would argue that Mt. Kenya, despite not being as high as Kilimanjaro, is certainly the more enjoyable, interesting, and dramatic of the two mountains.

Sirimon route is considered by many to be one of the easiest routes to reach Point Lenana. The route is on the dry side of the mountain and affords walks through old-growth forests on lower slopes and giant heather, alpine flowers, and lobelia at higher elevations.

Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki – Old Moses Camp (Judimaier)

After your breakfast, depart to Nanyuki, passing through the central region, the fertile land of Agikuyu, and the slopes of Mt Kenya. When we arrive in Nanyuki, we will be doing some last-minute shopping for food for the rest of the trekking days up in the mountains. Later, proceed to Sirimon Gate altitude 2650 m. Your picnic lunch will be prepared and served while park formalities and payments are finalised. You will be ready to start your 9-kilometre trek to the first camp, Old Moses, via the tropical rainforest. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp, 3,300m.

Day 2: Old Moses Camp – Shipton’s camp via Mackinder’s valley

After an early breakfast, hike to Shipton`s camp through Mackinder`s valley. We carry our picnic lunch to eat later en route. Elevation attained nine hundred{ 900m} to 4,200m a.s.l. Dinner and overnight in the bunkhouse.

Day 3: Shipton Camp – Point Lenana- Nairobi