Nairobi: 5-Day Mount Kenya Climbing Tour via Sirimon Route

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ID: GYG880053-1384162
فئة:
بلد: Kenya

المدة: 5 أيام


الوصف

Embark on a 5-day climbing tour of Mount Kenya via the Sirimon Route. Enjoy the scenic views of the mountain as you climb up through the forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area.
Climb Mount Kenya on a 5-day trek from Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic views of the mountain and the surrounding landscapes as you trek through the forest and heathland. Spend the night in a bunkhouse and enjoy meals along the way.

Day 1:
Leave Nairobi at 7:30 AM to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hour, 2440 meters. From the gate, follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest which becomes heathland after about 3 hours. About 3½ hours from the gate, the track veers right to Judmaier Camp, 3300 meters for dinner and overnight.

Day 2:
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200 meters.

Day 3:
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.

Day 4:
Leave at 3 AM up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Mount Kenya point Lenana (6 km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30 AM, taking about 3 hours. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut (6 km), 2 hours, for breakfast and 20 km, 4-5 hours further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950 meters, for dinner and overnight on Mount Kenya.

Day 5:
Descend 2 hours, 15 km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi.

أبرز النقاط

  • Enjoy the scenic views of the mountain as you climb up through the forest
  • Climb up through the forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area
  • Spend the day acclimatizing and walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes
  • Follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction and crossing Ontulili River
  • Climb up to the summit of Mount Kenya and enjoy the sunrise from the top

لغات الإرشاد

معلومات هامة
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
مشمول
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