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4 Day itinerary in Kenya, Africa

Mount Kenya Trek (Sirimon Route) 4D/3N

Embark on an exhilarating adventure to conquer Mount Kenya via the Sirimon Route. Experience diverse landscapes, from lush forests to rugged alpine terrain, as you trek towards the peak. Engage in unforgettable moments like sunrise views at Point Lenana and encounters with unique wildlife. Ideal for... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Nairobi

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Safari

Hiking

Adventure

Nature & Wildlife

Explorer Trips

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Climb Africa’s second highest mountain standing at 5,199m

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Enjoy a spectacular sunrise with views over Mt Kilimanjaro

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Admire Kenya’s large variety of wildlife and unique plants

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Hike through the region’s diverse landscapes

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Nairobi-Mount Kenya, Kenya

Duration: 4 Days

Departure Time: 08:30


Nairobi Accommodation Pick-Up & Transfer to Sirimon Park Gate


You will get picked up from your accommodation in Nairobi around 8:00 am and drive through the Kikuyu countryside to the slopes of Mt Kenya, passing by the equator. After lunch in Nanyuki Town, drive until Sirimon Park Gate (2,600m). After park entrance formalities, start hiking to Old Moses Camp (3,300m). You will climb through bamboo, rosewood and heather forests, viewing beautiful wildlife such as buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and many bird species. Overnight in Old Moses Camp.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

place Day 2: Mount Kenya, Kenya

After an early breakfast, hike along the Mackinders Valley until Shipton Camp (4,236m), at the base of Mt Kenya’s high peaks. During today’s exciting trek, you will test your individual endurance while you hike across hills and valleys through the sprawling moorlands. During the day, you can enjoy wonderful views of the main peaks up above, as well as several unique plants and animals such as the giant groundsels, lobelias and the mountain rock hyrax.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

place Day 3: Mount Kenya, Kenya

Return to Old Moses Camp via Point Lenana


Summit day! Start your journey nice and early at 3am. Hike up steep scree slopes and across rugged rocks up to Point Lenana (4,985m), the hiker’s summit. There, enjoy an outstanding sunrise, admiring Mt Kilimanjaro 340 kms to the south when the weather is clear. Then, hike back down to Shipton Camp and after a nice brunch, descend down to Old Moses Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

place Day 4: Mount Kenya-Nairobi, Kenya

Trek to Sirimon Park Gate and Return to Nairobi with Accommodation Drop-Off


After breakfast, descend gradually through the rainforest to Sirimon Park Gate. Drive back to Nanyuki and onwards to Nairobi, full of everlasting memories.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

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  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (3)
  • Breakfast (3)

Transport expand_less

  • Nairobi accommodation pick-up &; drop-off
  • Return transfers from Nairobi to Mount Kenya Base Camp

Activities expand_less

  • Active, multi-day trek of Mount Kenya

Extras expand_less

  • Treated water on trek
  • All camping equipment & sleeping tents
  • Park fees

Not Included expand_less

  • Tips and gratitude
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional expenses
  • Accommodation in Nairobi
  • Travellers Insurance (Available for purchase)
  • Kenyan visa*Sleeping bags
  • Other drinks & meals

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