Climb Mount Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Route 5 days - GS 060

.The Sirimon Track is one of the finest approaches to the peak area. It offers some of the best views of the main peaks, with a gradual climb, which can be done leisurely. We traverse the mountain by ascending the Sirimon Track.

Trip Info

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Minimum Rate Per Adult: US$ 1229
Departing From: Nairobi
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Departure Time: 0800 Hrs (possible to leave earlier than)
Departures: Daily
Minimum Persons Required: 2
Best Time: Allthe year round

SKELETON ITINERARY
DAY1. Nanyuki...................................Old Moses Camp
DAY2. Climbing..................................Shiptons Camp.
DAY3. Climbing...................................Mt. Kenya Bandas
DAY4. Climbing.................................Meru Bandas
DAY5. Depart.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi - Nanyuki (1950m)
We arrive at Nanyuki at 10 am where we have lunch. At 11.30 am we shall depart for the Sirimon Park gate.
Our Mountain trek starts from this point after a few formalities at the Gate, an easy trek in the afternoon to help acclimatization. Overnight will be at Old mosses (3300m) in the high altitude mountain cabins. By the end of the day we will have done 5 hours of walking.


Meals Lunch|Dinner|Breakfast
Accommodation Old Moses Camp .FB
Hotel Information https://www.mck.or.ke/news/running-on-mount-kenya-old-moses-lenana-chogoria/


Day 2: Old Moses - Shiptons Camp (4200m)
The day starts at 00800 Hrs
By the end of this day we shall have done about 8 hrs of walking (Leisurely). This will be a true taste of patience, endurance & determination.

Ascend the Sirimon Track to Likii North Valley, in this beautiful little valley below the subsidiary peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo, two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks. (3990m).Climb out of the North Valley and into the Mackinders Valley, one of the broadest valleys on the mountain, with many giant groundsels. Camp at Shiptons Cabins the of the Mackinder's Valley, just below the main peaks of Batian and Nelion (4,300m).


Meals Lunch|Dinner|Breakfast
Accommodation Shiptons CabinsFB
Camp Information< https://www.safarinow.com/go/shiptonscampmountainhutmountkenya/


Day 3: Shiptons - Point Lenana - Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas (3000m)
The day starts at 00300 Hrs
We start early so that we can reach the Peak at Sunrise
Alpine ascent to the highest peak, Pt. Lenana (4985m). En route up the north face little used by tourists. Four hours of stiff walking to the summit. This will be the most challenging bit of the Mt Trek and will require a strong mind to reach the summit. At about 0730 Hrs we shall start the descend back to Mintos Hut where we shall
have break fast.Kindly note that we shall camp at the Mintos campsite for the night in tents. Banda’s.


Meals Lunch|Dinner|Breakfast
Accommodation Mt.Kenya BandasFB
Camp Information https://www.gigaplaces.com/en/article-chogoria-mount-kenya-bandas/



Day 4: Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas - meru (3000m)
After Breakfast we shall trek further downwards & we shall have lunch at the “Road Head” campsite. After lunch, we shall trek to Meru bandas where we shall be accommodated for the night
The day starts at 00800 Hrs



Meals Lunch|Dinner|Breakfast
Accommodation Meru Bandas.FB
Camp Information https://www.gigaplaces.com/en/article-meru-kenya-bandas/


Day 5: Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas -Chogoria :
We shall leave Mt Kenya Meru Banda’s and start our 4 Hrs walk out of the Park via Chogoria(Kindly note that we shall trek the first 10 Km to be picked by a van(different from the one that will take us back to Nairobi) for the final 12 Kms out of the park). We shall have lunch at Chogoria town & latter be transferred back to Nairobi.

Meals Lunch

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Price: Quoted in USD per person sharing

Season 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax SRS
January – December 2023 1816 1229 1103 986 916 870 250

Note:

- The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. Group Incentive Safari Prices Available contact us and enjoy up to 25% saving on the per person rate!
- Christmas and New Year Supplements US$ 45 per person per day 23 December to 3 January
- Tour Rates in US$ (Click here to convert rates shown below to major world currencies)

Package Includes:

- Flying Doctors - Emergence air rescue from any point of the safari circuit
- Full board accommodation on climbs
- All park entry fees, hut fees, rescue fees, Guide and porter's fees.
- Knowledgeable Mountain Guide and porters on climbs for professional trekking.
- Transport to and from the mountain gates.
- Cook and all kitchen utensils on the climbs
- Service of an English speaking mountain guide
- Crew allowances and park fees
- Complementary of printed safari hat and T-shirt
- Government taxes

Package Excludes:

- Book with us A night before and after the climb
- Mountain Gears, Visa, Travel Insurance and Int. flight (we can arrange for you)
- Extras i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone and internet
- Departure tax
- Tips to the Crew (highly recommended)
- Visa, Travel Insurance

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