Mt Kenya Hike (Sirimoni trail)

Of the three Mt Kenya hiking routes, this is one of the most scenic hiking route but also the longest route to point Lenana. Hike through this route lets the hiker to enjoy the beauty of alpine vegetation the whole way. Sirimoni trail is also the driest of the three main routes while hiking Mt Kenya though once you reach the Mackinder’s Valley, it becomes much easier.

Day 1: Arrival at Kenya Airport

Welcome to Magical Kenya! Kenya Safari Places company representative or our safari guide will welcome you to the country at the airport and you will have your complimentary airport transfer to your Nairobi hotel. Upon arrival at your hotel, you will be briefed on the tour you are about to take – Mount Kenya hiking safari. Have your dinner or accommodation on Bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2: Start hiking safari – Nairobi City to Mt Kenya

Wake up early and have breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi as you await your safari guide/driver who will arrive on time to start your transfer from Nairobi to Mountain Kenya. Along the way to Mountain Kenya, you will have lunch en route to the National Park Gates on the Sirimoni Trail. From the National Park Gates, drive another 3-4 hours steady ascent to Judmaier Camp (3,350m)

Day 3: Walking safari to Shipton’s Caves

Start the day with an early morning breakfast, before you go enjoy a 5-6 hour walk up safari through Mackinder’s Valley to Shipton’s Caves (4,150m). It is a dramatic landscape with giant lobelias all around and the towering peaks ahead.

Day 4: Optional safari trek to Kami Hut and Hausberg Col

It is advisable to use this day as your acclimatization day. You can take an optional trek to Kami Hut (4,425m) and Hausberg Col (4,591m)

Day 5: Hike to Point Lenana to Mackinder’s Camp

Today, wake up very early to start hiking up the North Ridge to reach Point Lenana located at 4,985m. Descend to Teleki Valley on the opposite side of the main peaks to Mackinder’s Camp for a good night’s rest.

Day 6: Mackinder’s Camp – descend to Met Station

Descend to Met Station (road head) on the Naro Moru Track, from where you will transfer by vehicle to Naro Moru River Lodge for the overnight.

Day 7: Naro Moru – transfer to Nairobi

Have your morning breakfast, after which, your driver guide will transfer you back to Nairobi.

End of Mountain Kenya hiking safari.