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MOUNT
KENYA CLIMBING
Mt. Kenya 5 Days Sirimon route (Lodge/Bandas)
Mt. Kenya is a broad, largely symmetrical
volcanic cone with a diameter of about 120km.
and was formed between 2.6 and 3.1 million. It
was possible that the original volcano was over
7000m in height, more than 2000 meters higher
than today. Of the main peaks to the mountain,
Batian 5,199m and Nelion 5,188m are only
accessible to technical mountaineers, whilst
Lenana, 4,985m, is accessible to trekkers.
The itinerary described below is that which many
of our clients use, however weather conditions,
client fitness, and other factors, may require
that we alter timings and route, indeed many
clients request slightly different routings etc
or to stay longer in particular area.
A more gradual trek to the summit, traversing
areas of rich forest cover before emerging into
the sprawling moorlands. This hike is usually
rated as the easiest among the short trips and
is quite popular with persons attempting to
reach an altitude exceeding 4000m for the first
time. It is a good choice for large trekking
groups as it follows the same trail up and down,
making it convenient for those who are unable to
reach the summit to stay behind at lower camps
to wait for the rest of the group to complete
the trip then descend together. Unless
preferred, camping is not necessary as
accommodation is available in a lodge and
mountain huts throughout the trip.
Day 1
Morning transfer from Nairobi, arriving at Lodge
for lunch. In the afternoon is a nature walk
(3-4 hours) through the forest to the MauMau
caves, the former hideouts for Kenya's
pre-independence guerrilla fighters who fought
against the British colonial masters. The escort
naturalist guide for the trek talks about their
history and the flora and fauna of the forest.
Dinner and overnight at Lodge.
Day 2
Depart at 1000hrs to be transferred to Sirimon
Park gate. From here, hike through montane
forest, bamboo and rosewood up to the OldMoses
Hut, gaining an elevation range of 700m in 3-4
hours. Dinner and Overnight at OldMoses Hut
(3300m)
Day 3
Leaving early, we traverse the expansive
moorlands carpeted with tussock grasses and
dotted with the unique Giant lobelia and Senecio
plants, crossing streams and valleys. Today'
trek is largely through the Mackinder Valley,
with good views of the main peaks and a brief
stopover for picnic lunch. Total walking time is
approx. 7 hours gaining 900m in altitude.
Dinner and Overnight at Shipton's Hut (4200m)
Day 4
Pre-dawn attempt of the summit starts at
0300hrs, taking 3-4 hours to reach Pt. Lenana
4985m (the hikers summit) in time to watch the
sunrise. On a clear day you can see the snow
capped summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro miles away to
the south. Descend back to Shipton's camp for
breakfast. The a further descent to Sirimon Park
gate, pick up and transfer back to Mountain Rock
Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5
Morning at leisure. Chance for horse riding,
nature walks, sport
fishing, boating etc. Lunch then return to
Nairobi.
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