MOUNT
KENYA CLIMBING: Information and Reservation for Mt Kenya
climb:
Mount Kenya climbing is possible through 3 popular routes; Sirimon 4days,
In Sirimon-out Chogoria 5days, and in Sirimon-out Naru moru Routes 5 days
ATS48: 4 Days
Direct Safari to Mt. Kenya (Sirimon Route)
Day 1: 09.00
hrs. Depart Nairobi for Nanyuki for dinner and overnight
Day 2: After breakfast transfer by vehicle to Sirimon route. Hike
to Old Moses camp for overnight (3300m,). The hike takes 6 to 8 hrs.
Day 3: Hike to Shpton's camp (4200m) for overnight. The hike takes
5 to 7 hrs.
Day 4: Attempt, Lenana (4985m) at 0300hrs and descend directly
to the main road with transfer back to Nairobi.
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ATS49:
Mount Kenya Sirimon out Chogoria 5 Days/4 nights
Day 1. Nairobi/Nanyuki
Depart Nairobi mid morning for Nanyuki arriving in time for lunch. The
afternoon is spent in this area for acclimatization. Dinner and overnight
in a budget hotel.
Day 2. Old Moses
Camp
After breakfast, drive to Sirimon Park Gate. After chek-in start hiking
through the Rain Forest for 9 km to Old Moses camp (3300m). Dinner and
overnight.
Day 3. Shipton
Camp
Depart Old Moses Camp at 7:30 am via Mackinders Valley to Shipton Camp
(4200m). The distance takes 6 to 7 hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4.Point Lenana-
Chogoria
Early morning departure (3:00 am) to the summit, a walk that takes 3 hrs
to point Lenana (4985m) arriving at 6:30 in the morning. After sunrise,
descend to Mintos Hut for full breakfast and later proceed down through
the Gorges valley to Chogoria Bandas and campsite. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5. Chogoria/Nairobi
After breakfast, set on morning journey to Chogoria (32km). 4WD vehicles
are provided but during bad weather, climbers may have to walk some disance
as vehicles may not reach the Bandas. From Chogoria transport is provided
back to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon
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ATS50: Mount Kenya Climb Sirmon Out Naro Moru 5 Days
DAY 1: Departure
from Nairobi is at 0930 hrs to Nanyuki for dinner and overnight.
DAY 2: After breakfast vehicle transfer to Sirimon gate and hike
to Old Moses camp (3300m) for overnight. (6 to 8 hrs hike).
DAY 3: Hike Shimpton's camp (4200m) for overnight (5 to 7 hrs hike)
DAY 4: Attempt on point Lenana at 0300 hrs and descend leisurely
to Met Station for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5: Descend the mountain to Naro Moru town with vehicle transfer
back to Nairobi.
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