Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya
Mount Kenya – Sirimon Route
Route detail
About this route
The driest and most gradual popular approach to Mount Kenya, finishing with a sunrise climb to Point Lenana before a long descent.
Daily activity
3–8 hr/day; summit day 9–10 hr.
Terrain
Forest, moorland, high valley tracks, rocky summit path and long descent trail.
Best season
January to March; June to October
Your guide office
TK Adventures
Based in Nairobi, Kenya
What's included
Guide, park fees, cook, porters, hut or camp accommodation, transfers from Nairobi.
Not included
International flights, personal gear, tips, drinks.
Itinerary
- 1
Nairobi to Old Moses
Time: 3–4 hrDistance: 9 km
Drive to Nanyuki and hike from Sirimon Gate to Old Moses Camp at 3,300 m.
- 2
Shipton's Camp
Time: 6–8 hrDistance: 14 km
Walk through Likii and Mackinder's Valley to the high camp below the peaks.
- 3
Point Lenana sunrise
Time: 9–10 hrDistance: 21 km
Leave around 03:00 for the summit, then descend to Judmaier or Old Moses Camp.
- 4
Sirimon Gate
Time: 2–3 hrDistance: 9 km
Final descent through moorland and forest, then drive back to Nairobi.
Questions about this route?
Talk to the guides who run it — gear, fitness, weather windows, private dates. We answer within one working day.
€635
per person
Guide, park fees, cook, porters, hut or camp accommodation, transfers from Nairobi.
Next departure · Sep 4
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