5 Days Mt Kenya Climb Sirimon Down Narumoru Route
ID: GYG497089-878517
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Country: Kenya
Duration:
5 days
Description
The lush green forests and U-shaped valleys of Sirimon to the unique features of the temple
Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki – Old Moses camp (Judimier)
Assemble in Nairobi CBD for departure at 7:00am. We drive to Nanyuki to where we shall meet our mountain crew. Stop check for supplies and proceed to Sirimon gate 2600m for registration and payment of park fees. Picnic lunch will be served here. We shall hike for 9km through the tropical rain forest, bamboo belt, haegenia rosewood to the open moorland to reach our camp Old Moses camp 3300m a.s.l. Dinner and accommodation in the bunk house.
Day 2: Old Moses camp – Shipton’s camp via Mackinder’s valley
After breakfast we hike 13km through Mackinder`s valley to Shipton`s camp 4,300m a.s.l. This takes roughly 6-7 hour through rivers and ridges. We pass the newly metrological station for eastern Africa. On clear day the main peaks can be seen clearly. Lunch is served enroute. Dinner and overnight in bunk house.
Day 3: Shipton’s camp – Point Lenana – Mackinder’s camp
Wake up at 2:00am for some hot snacks before ascent to our main target point Lenana 4985m a.s.l. for sunrise. On a clear day, Kilimanjaro at 320km can sighted. The panoramic view is unforgettable and this will be recorded by our cameras. We descend to Austrian hut {Top hut} 4750m a.s.l. Further descend to Teleki valley, Mackinder`s camp 3,300m a.s.l through American camp and Rangers camp. Hot brunch awaits you at the camp. Here you have an option to walk around the camp or even relax to recover from fatigue and lost sleeping hours. Dinner and overnight in bunk house.
Day 4: Mackinder’s camp – Met station camp
After breakfast we descend through the alpine moorland to the bamboo zone where our camp Met station. It takes 4-5hrs. Hot lunch is served at the camp. Syke monkeys among wild animals that are sported with ease. Dinner and overnight
Day 5: Met station – Nairobi
After breakfast descend through the rainforest to Naromoru park gate headquarters. We will sign out and bid the crew farewell. We will travel back to Nairobi, expected time of arrival is 4:30pm
Highlights
- Mountain Climbing
- Get a view of the Mount Kenya
- Hike at one of the mountains in kenya
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.