At 5199m high, it
is Africa's second highest mountain, with gleaming and eroded snow-capped
peaks, which can be seen for miles. It is a broad, large symmetrical
volcano cone whose diameter at the base is about 12 km, dating between
2 to 3 million years ago. There are three peaks; Mbatian, Nelion and
point Lenana. The magnificent views over the surrounding country from
point Lenana and other high points around the main peaks and trekking
on this mountain is a priority among tourists. The forest surrounding
the mountain support a large variety of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo,
monkey, antelope, lion, zebra, eland, rock hyrax, giant forest hogs,
leopard and various species of birds such as eagle, vulture, and sunbird
among others.
CLIMBING
MT. KENYA SIRIMON ROUTE
Mt Kenya Climb -
4 days / 3 nights
Park:Mt Kenya National Park
Grade’s- moderate. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles per day.
ApproximateTrekking Distance: 60 KMS
Starts: Nairobi/ Ends: Nairobi
Departure Day: Any Day
Accommodation: Standard Lodge and Tent While trekking
participants MINIMUM: 2 participants
Activities: Hiking and trekking, Plants naming, bird watch, wildlife
encounter, photography
Your Itinerary
DAY
I
Departure
from Nairobi is at 0900 hrs (either from hotel or airport) to Nanyuki
and stop at the Equator briefly. Continue to Nanyuki where you check
in your hotel.
Afternoon is spend preparing for the hike. A COMPLIMENTARY walking tour
to the EQUATOR. Dinner and overnight at the Nanyuki simbas lodge.
DAY
2
After
breakfast transfer to Sirimon gate and hike to Old Moses camp for overnight
(3300m), 3 to 4 hrs hikes (9kms). Old Moses is where you acclimatize
as you also come across different vegetation.
DAY
3
After breakfast Hike to Shipton's camp (4200m )through Liki and Makinders
valley for overnight (6 to 8 hrs hikes) 17 kms.
DAY
4
Attempt point Lenana (4985m) at 0300 hrs and descend directly to Old
Moses (Judmair) Camp for overnight.
Day
5
After breakfast descend to Sirimon Park Gate to catch your vehicle back
to Nairobi
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