6 Days Mt Kenya Climbing: Sirimon – Naromoru Routes

EAST AFRICA, Mt Kenya

6 Days Mt Kenya Climbing: Sirimon – Naromoru Routes Overview:

Name: 6 days Mt Kenya Climbing Via Sirimon – Naromoru Route
Duration: 6 Days
Start: Nairobi at 7 AM
End: Nairobi at 4 PM

This is most popular of all the routes that lead up to the Mountain. It is the steepest and the fastest way up Mt Kenya and ascends the mountain from the west. The route is not particularly scenic but has some of the best tourist accommodations. Most climbers begin at the park gate, although it is possible to drive a vehicle as far as the Met station (3050 metres). Among the challenges in this route include the vertical bog and the extremely steep trail on looses gravel while going up.

Check-in Time: 08:00

Check-out Time: 16:00

Budget Accommodation: Accommodation is in pitched tents.

Private tour: This is strictly a private safari.

Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized: You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for single travelers: Single travelers can join this group tour.

Children policy: Children from the age of 1 year are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

Minimum age: No minimum age for this tour

Airport transfer available: Kindly request for transfer fees depending on the airport.

6 Days Mt Kenya Climbing: SIRIMON – NAROMORU Route

Arrival

  • You’ll be collected from the airport (or hotel).
  • We can arrange accommodation in Nairobi or Mombasa at an extra cost.

Day 1: NAIROBI TO NARO MORU

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.

HAVE A WONDERFUL SAFARI HOLIDAY – SEE YOU ON THE ROAD…….

PRICE FOR THIS TOUR IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE

KARIBU TENA!! ”WELCOME AGAIN”

List of Included items:

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Window Seats
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Standard Safari Vehicle
  • Water
  • Park Fees
  • Taxes

List of Not Included items:

  • Airport Transfers
  • International Flights
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips
  • Beverages
  • Alcohol
  • Climbing Gear
  • Laundry
  • Clothing

Mount Kenya climbing Safari (Per person – Low Season)

1 Pax = USD $1800

2 Pax = USD $1800

3 Pax = USD $1800

4 Pax = USD $1750

5 Pax = USD $1750

6 Pax = USD $1750

7 Pax = USD $1700

8 Pax = USD $1700

9 Pax = USD $1700

Mount Kenya climbing Safari (Per person – Mid Season)

1 Pax = USD $1800

2 Pax = USD $1800

3 Pax = USD $1800

4 Pax = USD $1750

5 Pax = USD $1750

6 Pax = USD $1750

7 Pax = USD $1700

8 Pax = USD $1700

9 Pax = USD $1700

Mount Kenya climbing Safari (Per person – High Season)

1 Pax = USD $1800

2 Pax = USD $1800

3 Pax = USD $1800

4 Pax = USD $1750

5 Pax = USD $1750

6 Pax = USD $1750

7 Pax = USD $1700

8 Pax = USD $1700

9 Pax = USD $1700