Mt.Kenya 5 Days Sirimon route (Lodge/Bandas)
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Mt. Kenya is a broad, largely symmetrical volcanic cone with a diameter of about 120km. and was formed between 2.6 and 3.1 million. It was possible that the original volcano was over 7000m in height, more than 2000 meters higher than today. Of the main peaks to the mountain, Batian 5,199m and Nelion 5,188m are only accessible to technical mountaineers, whilst Lenana, 4,985m, is accessible to trekkers.
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The itinerary described below is that which many of our clients use, however weather conditions, client fitness, and other factors, may require that we alter timings and route, indeed many clients request slightly different routings etc or to stay longer in particular area.
A more gradual trek to the summit, traversing areas of rich forest cover
before emerging into the sprawling moorlands. This hike is usually rated as
the easiest among the short trips and is quite popular with persons
attempting to reach an altitude exceeding 4000m for the first time. It is a
good choice for large trekking groups as it follows the same trail up and
down, making it convenient for those who are unable to reach the summit to
stay behind at lower camps to wait for the rest of the group to complete the
trip then descend together. Unless preferred, camping is not necessary as
accommodation is available in a lodge and mountain huts throughout the trip.
Day 1
Morning transfer from Nairobi, arriving at Lodge for
lunch. In the afternoon is a nature walk (3-4 hours) through the forest to
the MauMau caves, the former hideouts for Kenya's pre-independence guerrilla
fighters who fought against the British colonial masters. The escort
naturalist guide for the trek talks about their history and the flora and
fauna of the forest. Dinner and overnight at Lodge.
Day 2
Depart at 1000hrs to be transferred to Sirimon Park gate. From here,
hike through montane forest, bamboo and rosewood up to the OldMoses Hut,
gaining an elevation range of 700m in 3-4 hours. Dinner and Overnight at
OldMoses Hut (3300m)
Day 3
Leaving early, we traverse the expansive moorlands carpeted with
tussock grasses and dotted with the unique Giant lobelia and Senecio plants,
crossing streams and valleys. Today' trek is largely through the Mackinder
Valley, with good views of the main peaks and a brief stopover for picnic
lunch. Total walking time is approx. 7 hours gaining 900m in altitude.
Dinner and Overnight at Shipton's Hut (4200m)
Day 4
Pre-dawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs, taking 3-4 hours to
reach Pt. Lenana 4985m (the hikers summit) in time to watch the sunrise. On
a clear day you can see the snow capped summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro miles away
to the south. Descend back to Shipton's camp for breakfast. The a further
descent to Sirimon Park gate, pick up and transfer back to Mountain Rock
Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5
Morning at leisure. Chance for horse riding, nature walks, sport
fishing, boating etc. Lunch then return to Nairobi.
All prices in Sterling Pounds (£)/person and subject to change.
| Number of clients in the group | 1 | 2 | 3-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | |
| Mt. Kenya 5 days | 711 | 467 | 430 | 414 | 394 | |
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