03/08/2017
4 Days Mount Kenya Expedition, Sirimon Route
Thrilling Lifetime Mountaineering Experience
Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa, after Kilimanjaro. The highest peaks of the mountain are Batian (5,199 metres (17,057 ft)), Nelion (5,188 metres (17,021 ft)) and Point Lenana (4,985 metres (16,355 ft)). Mount Kenya is located in central Kenya, just south of the equator, around 150 kilometres north-northeast of the capital Nairobi. Mount Kenya is the source of the name of the Republic of Kenya. The Batian and Nelion peaks are separated by the "Gate of the Mists" a deep notch which is very difficult to cross.
It is a long climb, and considered more serious and difficult. Point Batian and Nelion are only for very experienced rock climbers. Batian Climb takes 8 Days and is a very demanding route! The famous Lenana Peak is very scenic and offers one a perfect challenge to accomplish. The point has excellent views of the striking Mountain!!
Day 1: Nairobi - Sirimon Gate - Old Moses Camp
We will meet at 6:45 AM at the Hilton Hotel (Bata). We Leave Nairobi at 7:00 am by a Share Taxi. We will be accompanied by our Experienced Mountain Guides and arrive in Nanyuki town at 10:30 am. We drive to Sirimon Gate (1 hr) 2,600 M. From the gate we will follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land. We will walk for 4 hours from the gate using the established track to Old Moses Camp at 3,300 M. Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
Day 2: Old Moses Camp - Shipton Camp
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp which is 4,200 M.
Day 3: Shiptons - Point Lenana - Old Moses
We will wake up early in the morning at 2:30 am ready for point Lenana at 4,985 M. At 3:00 am we commence our trek; we walk up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30 am, taking about 3 hrs. After the sunrise, we will descend down to Shiptons Hut for main breakfast. We proceed further down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Old Moses - Nairobi
After breakfast we will walk to the Sirimon Gate. Here we take a Share Taxi to Nairobi where the Tour ends. Mount Kenya is beautiful and has quite panoramic views for you to appreciate the Elegance of Nature. In addition to this; our mountain guides are skilled and you will come back with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Things to Carry;
Warm Clothes, Hiking Boots, Warm Socks, Gloves, Balaclava
Warm Sleeping Bag, Torch, Camera and a Comfy Daypack
Sunglasses and Sun Cream
Personal Effects and your Sense of Humour