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6 DAYS MT. KENYA CLIMB

4 DAYS MOUNT KENYA SIRIMON ROUT OUT SIRIMON

CLIMBING MT. KENYA SIRIMON ROUTE

Ice Climbing on Mt Kenya

 
 

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.

 

LSM k01 - 6 DAYS MT. KENYA CLIMB

Day 1: Nairobi
Arrival Nairobi aiprt. Meet and transfer to Nairobi Safari Club or similar for overnight.
Day 2: Mountain Rock Campsite
Leave Nairobi in the Morning and transfer to Mountain rock campsite for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or walk to Maumau Caves. Dinner and overnight at campsite.

Day 3: Moses Camp
A short drive in the morning to the Sirimon track. A climatization walk (5 hours), to Old Moses Camp. Night at old Moses Camp (3,400m).

Day 4: Shipton's Camp
Via Mackinders Valley walk from Old Moses Camp to Shinton's camp (5 to 8 hours walk). Night at Shipton's Camp (4,200m).

Day 5: Meteorological Bandas
Early in the morning climb Point Lenana (4,985m). On a very clear day, From the top, walk down to the Meteorological Station Bandas.

Day 6: Nairobi

We descend early in the morning to Naro Moru Park gate and take transfer truck to Nairobi arriving late in the afternoon and drop off at Nairobi Safari Club

 

Price Inclusive

  • Return transfer Nairobi -Nanyuki/-Nairobi

  • 3 meals per day while trekking

  • 3 days Mt. Kenya trek

  • /4 nights accommodation while trekking

  • 2 transfer from Nanyuki/Chogoria- park gate- return

  • All government park fees at Mt Kenya National Park

  • English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters

  • Accomodation at Nanyuki Simbas lodge D/B/B

  • Mt Kenya T-shirt and Certificate

  • 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

 


 

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

  • Return transfer Nairobi -Nanyuki/-Nairobi

  • 3 meals per day while trekking

  • 3 days Mt. Kenya trek

  • 4 nights accommodation while trekking

  • 2 transfer from Nanyuki/Chogoria- park gate- return

  • All government park fees at Mt Kenya National Park

  • English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters

  • Accomodation at Nanyuki Simbas lodge D/B/B

  • Mt Kenya T-shirt and Certificate

  • 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)

 

 

 

Ice Climbing on Mt Kenya

 

Ice Climbing on Mt Kenya Climbing Sirimon out Naro Moru through the Diamond Couloir

A trip can be arranged within these two periods when the weather is most favourable on the mountain ie 15th July to the end of September


DAY 1:Nairobi-Nanyuki
Transfer from Nairobi is at 09:00 hrs to Nanyuki .A COMPLIMENTARY walking tour to the EQUATOR. dinner and overnight at Simbas lodge.

Day 2: Sirimon gate to Judmaier camp
After Breakfast drive to Sirimon Park gate and trek for 3 - 4 hours to Old Moses Camp (Judmeier) through a beautiful forest with East African Pencil Cedar trees, Poducarpus trees and the giant Hygenia trees. From Judmeier camp you can see the summits of Batian andNelion peaks: 9kms.

 

Day 3 :Old Moses (Judmeier) camp to Shiptons camp
This is about a 6 - 8 hour hike crossing Liki and Mackinders valleys, there is a great view of Tereri and Sendeo peaks. And also a great view of Nanyuki town and beautiful terrain. Shipton's camp has also an excellent setting with the north faces of Nelion peak and Batian peak. 13kms.

 

Day 4: Shipton's Camp to American Camp
Depart Shipton's via Hausberg Col passing Hausberg and Oblong Lakes to American Camp Site. Dinner and overnight at the camp site.

 

Day 5: American Camp Site to the Base of Diamond Color
Pre dawn breakfast leave the campsite at 0300 hours to the base of Diamond Couloir start your Ice Climbing through the trench direct to the top of Batian and then descend through the Normal Route crossing Lewis Glacier via Austrian Hut back to the camp site. Dinner and overnight at the camp site.

 

Day 6: American Camp Site to Met Station
After breakfast leave the camp and descend to Met Station Lodge with lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at the Camp.

 

Day 7. Met Station to Naro Moru Park Gate
After breakfast leave the camp descending to Naro Moru Park Gate to catch your transport to the next destination.
 

The details shown below are those included currently for a three person ( 2 clients & 1 guide) trip to Mt Kenya to climb a technical route on the mountain on the Diamond Couloir (Ice Grade V)

Includes

  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi (B&B)

  • Transport from Nairobi to the road-head on Mt Kenya

  • Park fees forclients and the porters

  • All food on the mountain

  • Porters to help carry equipment (2 each minimum)

  • Local guide/cook to stay with climbers all of the time and guard camp whilst you are away climbing

  • Tents

  • Hotel accommodation (half board) at Sportman arms hotel Nanyuki (one night)

  • Transport in descent and back to Nairobi

  • Transfers from/to airport in Kenya

  • Guide fees

"Special offer on Mt Kenya Technical Climb to Batian,Nelion and Point John between 20th January to 18th September"

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