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6 Days 5 Nights Sirimon-Sirimon Route Tour

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Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days

Destination Covered : Nanyuki, Sirimon Gate

Tour Activities : Trekking, Hiking

Tour Themes : Adventure Tours, Wildlife

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Nanyuki and Sirimon Gate Tour Overview

Highlights
SIRIMON – CHOGORIA ROUTE (Most Recommended & Scenic)

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Start: Sirimon Gate (2,650 m) → Exit: Chogoria Gate (2,850 m)
Difficulty: Moderate | Max Altitude: 4,985 m (Point Lenana)

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki – Sirimon Gate – Old Moses Camp (3,300 m)
Drive from Nairobi to Nanyuki (~3.5 hrs). Register at Sirimon Gate, trek through forest and bamboo to Old Moses Camp.
Distance: 9 km | 3–4 hrs
Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Old Moses Camp

Day 2: Old Moses – Shipton’s Camp (4,200 m)
Hike through moorland and Mackinder Valley with views of Batian & Nelion peaks.
Distance: 14 km | 6–7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Shipton’s Camp

Day 3: Acclimatization Day at Shipton’s Camp
Light hike to Hauberg Col or Kami Hut to acclimatize.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Shipton’s Camp

Day 4: Shipton’s – Point Lenana (4,985 m) – Mintos Camp (4,200 m)
Early morning summit attempt (start ~2 a.m.), reach Point Lenana for sunrise, descend to Mintos Camp.
Distance: 11 km | 8–9 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Mintos Camp

Day 5: Mintos – Gorges Valley – Lake Ellis – Meru Bandas (2,850 m)
Scenic descent past Lakes Michaelson & Ellis, Vivienne Falls, and the Gorges Valley.
Distance: 20 km | 6–7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Meru Bandas

Day 6: Chogoria Gate – Chogoria Town – Nairobi
Short trek or 4×4 drive to Chogoria Gate; transfer to Nairobi (~5 hrs).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Nanyuki and Sirimon Gate Tour Itinerary

Day 1

NAIROBI – NANYUKI – SIRIMON GATE – OLD MOSES CAMP (3,300 m)

Depart Nairobi early morning and drive north to Nanyuki (approx. 4 hours). Proceed to Sirimon Gate (2,650 m) for park registration. Begin your trek through lush montane forest, bamboo, and giant heather zones as you ascend gently to Old Moses Camp (3,300 m).
This first day’s hike is perfect for acclimatization and enjoying the forest wildlife such as colobus monkeys and birds.

Day 2

OLD MOSES CAMP – SHIPTON’S CAMP (4,200 m)

After breakfast, follow the trail up through moorland and across the Ontulili River. Continue through the expansive Mackinder Valley, with spectacular views of Batian and Nelion peaks ahead.
Arrive at Shipton’s Camp in the afternoon for rest and acclimatization.

Day 3

ACCLIMATIZATION DAY AT SHIPTON’S CAMP (4,200 m)

Spend the day at Shipton’s Camp for acclimatization and preparation for the summit. Optional hike to Hausberg Col (4,600 m) or Kami Hut (4,500 m) to aid altitude adjustment, followed by rest in the afternoon.
This day greatly improves your summit success rate.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Shipton’s Camp

Day 4

SHIPTON’S – POINT LENANA (4,985 m) – OLD MOSES CAMP (3,300 m)

Wake up early (around 2:30 a.m.) for your summit attempt. Trek up steep scree and rocky switchbacks to reach Point Lenana (4,985 m) at sunrise — the third-highest peak on Mt. Kenya and the highest accessible to trekkers without climbing gear.
After celebrating and taking photos, descend back to Shipton’s for breakfast, then continue descending to Old Moses Camp for your final night on the mountain.

Trekking time: 8–9 hours | Distance: 18 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Old Moses Camp

Day 5

OLD MOSES – SIRIMON GATE – NANYUKI – NAIROBI

After breakfast, descend leisurely to Sirimon Gate (2,650 m), where your vehicle will be waiting. Drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.

Trekking time: 2–3 hours | Distance: 9 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

HIGHLIGHTS

Gentle, gradual ascent — excellent for acclimatization

Panoramic views of Mt. Kenya’s main peaks: Batian, Nelion, and Lenana

Rich alpine vegetation and unique mountain flora (giant lobelias, groundsels)

Comfortable mountain huts and well-maintained trail

Simple logistics: start and finish at the same gate

Day 6