4-Day Mount Kenya Trek from Sirimon Gate to Point Lenana Summit
Highlights
Nairobi, Mount Kenya
trekking, Eco Tourism, Wildlife
Group Tour
4 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day adventure to Mount Kenya with this exciting trekking itinerary. Start from Sirimon Gate, trek through scenic landscapes to Old Moses Camp, and continue to Shipton’s Camp, with awe-inspiring views of the majestic peaks of Batian, Nelion, and Lenana. Summit Point Lenana for a sunrise experience, followed by a descent through lush rainforests and stunning terrain.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to Mount Kenya National Park – Sirimon Gate to Old Moses Camp
- Distance: 9 km (5.6 miles)
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Depart Nairobi at 8:30 am and transfer to Sirimon Park Gate (2,660m), the base of Mount Kenya.
Meet with your guides, porters, and chefs at Sirimon Gate.
Enjoy lunch at Sirimon Gate around 12:00 pm.
Begin the 9 km trek to Old Moses Camp (3,300m).
Take a stopover at Sirimon Gorge to enjoy the views and take photographs.
Take another break enroute to hydrate and enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Kenya.
Overnight: Stay at Old Moses Camp.
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Day 2: Old Moses Camp to Shipton’s Camp via Mackinder’s Valley
- Distance: 14 km (8.7 miles)
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Have breakfast at Old Moses Camp.
Depart at 8:30 am for Shipton’s Camp (4,200m).
The trek is 14 km long and takes approximately 8 hours.
Enjoy an enroute lunch at a designated lunch point.
Arrive at Shipton’s Camp, which overlooks the 3 majestic peaks: Batian, Nelion, and Lenana.
Overnight: Stay at Shipton’s Camp.
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Day 3: Shipton’s Camp to Point Lenana and Descent to Old Moses Camp
- Distance: 18 km (11.2 miles)
Elevation Gain: 785 meters (2,575 feet)
Elevation Loss: 1,270 meters (4,167 feet)
Hiking Time: 10-12 hours (including ascent to Point Lenana)
Depart Shipton’s Camp at 3:00 am and begin the ascent to Point Lenana.
Arrive at Point Lenana at approximately 6:30 am, take photographs of the sunrise, and enjoy the breathtaking views.
After summiting, descend to Shipton’s Camp for breakfast.
Trek 5 km from Point Lenana to Shipton’s Camp.
Later, descend to Old Moses Camp with an enroute lunch.
Walk 14 km from Shipton’s Camp to Old Moses Camp.
Arrive at Old Moses Camp at approximately 5:00 pm.
Overnight: Stay at Old Moses Camp.
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Day 4: Old Moses Camp to Sirimon Gate and Drive Back to Nairobi
- Have breakfast at 7:00 am at Old Moses Camp.
Descend through the rainforest for approximately 2-3 hours.
Arrive at Sirimon Gate, where you will meet your driver for a transfer to Nanyuki.
Have lunch in Nanyuki.
Depart Nanyuki for Nairobi.
Drop off at your hotel in Nairobi.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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