4-Day Mount Kenya: Sirimon Route Thrilling Hike

Embark on a 4-day Mt. Kenya hike via the Sirimon Route, exploring forests, moorlands, and alpine landscapes. Summit Point Lenana (4,985m) at sunrise for stunning views.
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day adventure to the summit of Mt. Kenya via the Sirimon Route, renowned for its scenic beauty and gradual ascent. This route offers a diverse experience, from hiking through dense forests to breathtaking alpine meadows with stunning glacier views. Perfect for adventurers seeking a thrilling yet manageable challenge, the highlight of the journey is reaching Point Lenana (4,985m) at sunrise. Below is a detailed day-by-day breakdown of the trek.

Day 1: Nairobi to Sirimon Gate – Hike to Old Moses Camp (3,300m)

Distance: 9 km | Hiking Time: 3-4 hours | Elevation Gain: 600m
Your journey starts with a scenic drive from Nairobi to the Sirimon Gate (2,650m) at the park’s entrance. After registration, you’ll gradually hike through montane forests teeming with wildlife like colobus monkeys and bushbucks. The trail ascends into heath and moorland zones, offering your first glimpse of the mountain’s dramatic landscape. The day ends at Old Moses Camp, where you’ll settle in for the night.

Day 2: Old Moses Camp to Shipton’s Camp (4,200m)

Distance: 14 km | Hiking Time: 6-8 hours | Elevation Gain: 900m
After an early breakfast, the hike continues through scenic moorlands and expansive valleys, with magnificent views of the surrounding peaks. As you ascend, you’ll cross the Ontulili River and pass through the scenic Liki North Valley. Along the way, look out for unique flora like giant lobelias and groundsels. You’ll arrive at Shipton’s Camp, located at the base of towering peaks, where you’ll rest and acclimatize to the altitude.

Day 3: Summit Day – Shipton’s Camp to Point Lenana (4,985m) – Descend to Old Moses Camp (3,300m)

Distance: 20 km | Hiking Time: 10-12 hours | Elevation Gain: 785m
The most challenging and exciting day begins before dawn to catch the sunrise at the summit. Equipped with headlamps, you’ll climb steeply across rocky and icy terrain, reaching Point Lenana just in time for a breathtaking sunrise. On a clear day, you can spot Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Aberdare Ranges in the distance. After savouring the summit moment, you’ll descend to Shipton’s Camp for a quick break and continue down to Old Moses Camp for the night.

Day 4: Old Moses Camp to Sirimon Gate – Drive Back to Nairobi

Distance: 9 km | Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

The final day is a relaxing descent back through the moorlands and forest. You’ll arrive at the Sirimon Gate, where transport will be waiting to take you back to Nairobi. Enjoy a celebratory moment with your group and reflect on the thrilling adventure.

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This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.