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4 DAYS
MOUNT KENYA SIRIMON ROUT OUT SIRIMON
At 5199m high,
it is Africa's second highest mountain, with gleaming and eroded
snow-capped peaks, which can be seen for miles. It is a broad,
large symmetrical volcano cone whose diameter at the base is
about 12 km, dating between 2 to 3 million years ago. There are
three peaks; Mbatian, , Nelion and point Lenana. The magnificent
views over the surrounding country from point Lenana and other
high points around the main peaks and trekking on this mountain
is a priority among tourists. The forest surrounding the
mountain support a large variety of wildlife such as elephant,
buffalo, monkey, antelope, lion, zebra, eland, rock hyrax, giant
forest hogs, leopard and various species of birds such as eagle,
vulture, and sunbird among others.
CLIMBING MT. KENYA
SIRIMON ROUTE
Mt Kenya Climb - 5 days 4 nights
Park:Mt Kenya National Park
Grade:B- moderate. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles per day.
ApproximateTrekking Distance: 60 KMS
Starts : Nairobi/ Ends : Nairobi
Departure Day: Any Day
Accomodation :Standard Lodge and Tent While trekking
participants
Activities: Hiking and trekking,Plants naming,bird watch ,
wildlife encounter ,photography
Itinerary
DAY I:
Departure from
Nairobi is at 0900 hrs(either from hotel or airport) to Nanyuki
and stop at the Equator briefly. Continue to Nanyuki where you
check in your hotel.
Afternoon is spend preparing for the hike.A COMPLIMENTARY
walking tour to the EQUATOR. Dinner and overnight at the Nanyuki
simbas lodge.
DAY 2:
After breakfast
transfer to Sirimon gate and hike to Old Moses camp for
overnight (3300m), 3 to 4 hrs hikes (9kms). Old Moses is where
you acclimatize as you also come across different vegetation.
DAY 3:
After breakfast
Hike to Shipton's camp (4200m )through Liki and Makinders valley
for overnight (6 to 8 hrs hikes) 17 kms.
DAY 4:
Attempt point
Lenana (4985m) at 0300 hrs and descend directly to Old Moses (Judmair)
Camp for overnight
Day 5:
After breakfast
descend to Sirimon Park Gate to catch your vehicle to your next
destination
Option Dinner at Carnivore for Game meat at USD25 Per Person
Price
Inclusive
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Return
transfer Nairobi -Nanyuki/-Nairobi
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3 meals per
day while trekking
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3 days Mt.
Kenya trek
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4 nights
accommodation while trekking
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2 transfer
from Nanyuki/Chogoria- park gate- return
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All
government park fees at Mt Kenya National Park
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English
Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters
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Accomodation
at Nanyuki Simbas lodge D/B/B
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Mt Kenya
T-shirt and Certificate
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Two Man
tent.
Exclusive of
Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm
Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain TrousersPrice is exclusive of
first and last Night accomodation in Nairobi.
You can hire some of the equipments available at a reasonable
cost
NB: We ensure
clients get enough and plenty of well cooked food.
Budget hotels
in Nairobi
Comfort inn: Single - 50 USD B/B Double is 70 USD B/B
Standard hotels Nairobi
Boulevard Hotel: Single - 70 USD B/B Double is 85 USD B/B
Silver Springs Hotel: Single - 800 USD B/B Double is 100 USD B/B
Both have swimming pools
!Free Airport transfers when you book with
us!
Group and private prices available transport is (with 25-Seater
buses and 9 seater tour Vans)
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