The 5-day, 4-night Sirimon-Naro Moru route is a popular Mount Kenya trek that ascends via the drier, more scenic Sirimon side and descends via the Naro Moru side, aiming for Point Lenana. Day 1 is spent arriving in Nairobi and transferring to Nanyuki. Day 2 involves a hike to Old Moses Camp (3300m), following the Sirimon path through forests and moorland. On Day 3, trekkers hike through Mackinder's Valley to Shipton's Camp (4200m). Day 4 is the summit day, with a pre-dawn start to reach Point Lenana (4985m) before descending to Mackinder's Camp (4300m). Day 5 involves the final descent from Mackinder's Camp down to the Naro Moru gate and back to Nairobi.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki – Old Moses camp (Judimier)
Assemble in Nairobi CBD for departure at 7:00am. We drive to Nanyuki to where we shall meet our mountain crew. Stop check for supplies and proceed to Sirimon gate 2600m for registration and payment of park fees. Picnic lunch will be served here. We shall hike for 9km through the tropical rain forest, bamboo belt, haegenia rosewood to the open moorland to reach our camp Old Moses camp 3300m a.s.l. Dinner and accommodation in the bunk house.
Day 2: Old Moses camp – Shipton’s camp via Mackinder’s valley
After breakfast we hike 13km through Mackinder`s valley to Shipton`s camp 4,300m a.s.l. This takes roughly 6-7 hour through rivers and ridges. We pass the newly metrological station for eastern Africa. On clear day the main peaks can be seen clearly. Lunch is served enroute. Dinner and overnight in bunk house.
Day 3: Shipton’s camp – Point Lenana – Mackinder’s camp
Wake up at 2:00am for some hot snacks before ascent to our main target point Lenana 4985m a.s.l. for sunrise. On a clear day, Kilimanjaro at 320km can sighted. The panoramic view is unforgettable and this will be recorded by our cameras. We descend to Austrian hut {Top hut} 4750m a.s.l. Further descend to Teleki valley, Mackinder`s camp 3,300m a.s.l through American camp and Rangers camp. Hot brunch awaits you at the camp. Here you have an option to walk around the camp or even relax to recover from fatigue and lost sleeping hours. Dinner and overnight in bunk house.
Day 4: Mackinder’s camp – Met station camp
After breakfast we descend through the alpine moorland to the bamboo zone where our camp Met station. It takes 4-5hrs. Hot lunch is served at the camp. Syke monkeys among wild animals that are sported with ease. Dinner and overnight
Day 5: Met station – Nairobi
After breakfast descend through the rainforest to Naromoru park gate headquarters. We will sign out and bid the crew farewell. We will travel back to Nairobi, expected time of arrival is 4:30pm
Cost:
USD 950 for 1 person
USD 900 per person for 2 people and above
The price includes:
- Transport
- Food while in mountain
- Park fee
- Porters
- Cook
- Accommodation
Not included:
- Tips
- Drinks
Here are the equipment’s needed for climb:
The price is per item per day
Rain trouser 2 USD
Rain jacket 2 USD
Warm jacket 3 USD
Warm socks 1 USD
Warm trouser 3 USD
Sleeping bag 4 USD
Gloves 2 USD
Warm hat 2 USD
Head torch 2 USD
Hiking boots 4 USD
Hiking pole 4 USD
Day pack/small bag
Rack sack/big 4 USD
Sun glasses 2 USD
Bottle of water/camel bag 2 USD
If you don’t have Each item is per price per day
