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We lead Mountain Trekking Expeditions in the
major mountains in East Africa.
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MOUNT KENYA
3 Days SUMMIT ATTEMPT
via Sirimon route.
Weekender Special "
A popular short trek, suitable for energetic mountain hikers. It's a moderate hike to the summit that follows a straightforward path with manned accommodation huts statically located at the overnight stops. However, attempting the summit on Day 3 and descending up to the Sirimon road head on the same day will definitely be a difficult though a practical task. It is a popular itinerary for hikers with limited amounts of time for their hike or those on a weekend break.
The routing is quit convenient for larger trekking parties since it follows the same trail up and down from the mountain making it possible for those unable to reach the very top to wait behind at the lower camps to be joined by the rest after the summit attempt.
NB. A similar itinerary
is practical following the Naro Moru route.
Detailed Day by Day itinerary
Day 0:
Depart at 1000hrs to be transferred to Sirimon Park gate. (Clients traveling from Nairobi should arrive at the lodge latest 1300hrs for a quick lunch and onward transfer to the 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 ------------------------------------------------------Mountain
Rock Lodge
Day 1:
A long and rather tiring day leading to the base of the high peaks. Today‚s trek passes largely through the moorlands and 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 before you arrive at the Shipton's Hut.
Dinner and Overnight --------------------------------------------------OldMoses Hut (3300m)
Day 2:
Dinner and Overnight -------------------------------------------Shipton‚s Hut (4200m)
Day 3:
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 then walk further down to the Sirimon park gate to catch our vehicle for transfer back to the base lodge for a hot shower lunch and optional over night stop. Those traveling back to Nairobi today leave after lunch, arriving there by 1700 hrs.
Advice:
Hikers who are not limited by time should consider spending an extra night at the Shiptons Camp after the summit attempt to complete the trip in four days, thereby relaxing their pace of descent. Alternatively, this extra night can be spent at Shiptons for acclimatization prior to summit attempt.
(The itinerary can be adjusted to 4 or 5 days)
The CHARGES are being revised.
Please use the email address below for any enquiries.
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| NB. A similar itinerary is practical following the Naro Moru route. Detailed Day by Day itinerary Day 0:
Depart at 1000hrs to be transferred to Sirimon Park gate. (Clients traveling from Nairobi should arrive at the lodge latest 1300hrs for a quick lunch and onward transfer to the 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. Day 1:
A long and rather tiring day leading to the base of the high peaks. Today‚s trek passes largely through the moorlands and 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 before you arrive at the Shipton's Hut. Day 2:
Day 3:
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 then walk further down to the Sirimon park gate to catch our vehicle for transfer back to the base lodge for a hot shower lunch and optional over night stop. Those traveling back to Nairobi today leave after lunch, arriving there by 1700 hrs. Advice:
Hikers who are not limited by time should consider spending an extra night at the Shiptons Camp after the summit attempt to complete the trip in four days, thereby relaxing their pace of descent. Alternatively, this extra night can be spent at Shiptons for acclimatization prior to summit attempt. (The itinerary can be adjusted to 4 or 5 days) The CHARGES are being revised. Please use the email address below for any enquiries. |
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