Tour overview
4 Days Mount Kenya Trek on Sirimon Route 2026/2027
4 Days Mount Kenya Trek on Sirimon Route 2026/2027 with CKC Safaris
4-day Mount Kenya trek on the Sirimon Route involves a gentle, scenic ascent through dry, rocky terrain and bamboo forest to Point Lenana (4,985m), offering wildlife sightings and less traffic.
The typical itinerary starts with a transfer from Nairobi to the Sirimon Gate, then a hike to Old Moses Camp, before ascending through the moorland to Mackinder’s Valley for a summit attempt. The final day includes a descent, often via the scenic Chogoria path, back to Nairobi.
A 4-day Mount Kenya trek on the Sirimon Route in 2026/2027 is a popular, scenic, drier option to reach Point Lenana (4,985m), typically involving an ascent from Sirimon Gate to Old Moses, then Shipton’s Camp, summiting on Day 3, and descending back to Old Moses and exiting the Park using the Sirimon Gate.
The Tour visits Sirimon. Old Moses. Shiptons. Old Moses. Nairobi 3 nights
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Sirimon Route – 4-Day Mount Kenya Hiking, Trekking, Climb
4 Days Mt Kenya Climbing – Sirimon Route
4 Days Mt Kenya Climb – Sirimon Route 2026
Sirimon route is considered by many to represent Mt Kenya one of the easiest routes to reach Point Lenana.
The route is on dry side of the mountain and affords walks through old growth forest on lower slopes and giant heather, alpine flowers and lobelia in higher elevations. Sirimon route also considered one of the quickest routes to descend.
4-Day Sirimon Route – Mount Kenya Hiking & Climbing Expeditions
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Mount Kenya Climbing Guide 2026/2027
Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa after Mt.
Kilimanjaro.
4 Days Mt Kenya Climb – Sirimon Route 2026
For mountain climbing enthusiasts, a few things can be as rewarding as climbing Mt. Kenya;
reaching the peak is extremely exhilarating.
The Mountain is located in Central Kenya, and it has three main peaks: Batian (5,199m),
Nelion (5,188m) and Point Lenana (4,985m).
Included
- The mentioned transfers in Nairobi.
- The transfers for Nairobi/ Sirimon/ Nairobi.
- Services of a Mount Kenya trekking guide.
- Services of porters during the trek.
- Services of a cook during the trek.
- Mentioned accommodations during the trek.
- Rescue to a private hospital ( if needed).
- Bottled water during the trek.
- Mount Kenya mountaineering and park entrance fees.
- Full board during the trek ( includes breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Not Included
- Mount Kenya trekking equipment.
- Items not mentioned as included.
Day 1: Nairobi- Sirimon-Old Moses
You have the morning link up with your courteous and knowledgeable driver/guide either at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi or at your Nairobi Hotel. Take the 4 hour drive to the Sirimon Gate of Mount Kenya National Park via Nanyuki Town; where you pick up the mountain trekking crew. Continue to the Sirimon Gate ( 2,600 metres) and commence the trek.
Take the 5 hour trek; passing through the forest, rosewood, bamboo and heather zones gaining an elevation of 0f 740 metres. You may encounter some elephants, buffalos, bushbucks and huge variety of birds on the way. Arrival at the Old Moses Camp ( 3,340 metres). Overnight at the Camp. Half board
Day 2: Old Moses- Shipton's
Breakfast. Take the 8 hour hike today and gain an elevation of 900 metres to reach the Moorland zone. Today, you have a test of patience, endurance and determination as you trek via the Sirimon Track to the Likii North Valley; below the subsidiary peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo; two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks. Trek onto the Mackinder's Valley, one of the broadest valleys on the mountain with many giant loberias and groundsels. Arrival at the Shiptons Camp ( 4,200 metres); just below the main peaks of Batian and Nelion. Overnight at Shiptons Camp. Full board
Day 3: Shipton's- Point Lenana- Shiptpn's- Old Moses
0300 hours: Take the alpine ascent on the trekkers summit; Point Lenana ( 4,985 metres). You have 4 hours of stiff walking to reach Point Lenana by sunrise. This is the most challenging day of the whole trek. Take your photos. Commence the descent back to Shiptons Camp for lunch. Descend to the Old Moses Camp and overnight at the Camp. Full board
Day 4: Old Moses- Sirimon-Nanyuki Town-Nairobi
Breakfast. Take the descent from the Old Moses Camp; and onto the Sirimon Gate and connect onto your transport back to Nairobi; where you arrive in the evening and are dropped off. Breakfast and lunch
