Mount Kenya Sirimon-Sirimon Route(4 days)

Item Code: 124-2597

The Sirimon–Sirimon Route (4 days) is one of the most popular ways to trek Mount Kenya to Point Lenana (4,985 m). It follows the same trail up and down, making it ideal for hikers with limited time. The route is known for its gradual ascent, relatively dry conditions, and excellent acclimatization compared with the Naro Moru route.

Details

Nairobi → Nanyuki → Sirimon Gate → Old Moses Camp

06:30–08:00

  • Pick-up from your hotel or a central meeting point in Nairobi.
  • Drive approximately 4 hours (200 km) to Nanyuki via the Thika Superhighway.

12:00

  • Lunch in Nanyuki.
  • Continue about 1 hour to Sirimon Gate (2,650 m) for park registration.

13:30

  • Begin the trek through montane forest and bamboo before entering heathland.

Distance: 9 km
Walking time: 3–4 hours
Elevation gain: 650 m

Overnight

Old Moses Camp (Judmier Camp) – 3,300 m

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Old Moses Camp → Shipton's Camp

After breakfast, continue through alpine moorland.

Highlights include:

  • Ontulili River
  • Liki North Valley
  • Mackinder Valley
  • Giant lobelias and groundsels
  • Excellent views of Batian and Nelion peaks

Distance: 14–17 km

Walking time: 6–7 hours

Elevation gain: About 900 m

Overnight

Shipton’s Camp (4,200 m)

This day is important for acclimatization because you’ll spend the night above 4,000 m.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Summit Day – Point Lenana → Old Moses Camp

03:00

Wake up for tea and snacks.

03:30

Begin the summit ascent under headlamps.

The climb follows a steep rocky path toward Point Lenana.

Around 06:30

Reach Point Lenana (4,985 m).

Enjoy sunrise views over:

  • Mount Kilimanjaro (on clear mornings)
  • The Great Rift Valley
  • Batian and Nelion peaks
  • Kenya’s central highlands

After photographs:

  • Descend to Shipton’s Camp for breakfast.
  • Continue descending to Old Moses Camp.

Distance: Approximately 21 km

Walking time: 9–10 hours

Overnight

Old Moses Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Old Moses Camp → Sirimon Gate → Nairobi

After breakfast:

Walk through the forest back to Sirimon Gate.

Distance: 9 km

Walking time: 2–3 hours

Meet your vehicle and drive:

Sirimon Gate → Nanyuki → Nairobi.

Expected arrival in Nairobi:
Around 3:00–6:00 p.m., depending on traffic.