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KENYA SAFARIS - Mount Kenya Climbing Safaris
- Sirimon Route
- ASSKCMC 402: 4 Days
- Distance: 53 km | Difficulty: Moderate | Start/Finish: Nairobi
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- Summary
- Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the dry side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain.
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- Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
- Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
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- Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
- After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D
- Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km
- Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hrs, for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight, B,L,D
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- Day 4: Judamaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km
- After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi,B,L
Included in the price:
• Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
• Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
• Full board accommodation whilst on the trek. Meal plan as detailed:
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
• Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled
cook
• Start and finish Nairobi
• Treated water on the trek
Excluded:
• Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the
trek and climbing gears
• International flights
• Visas to Kenya
• Items of personal nature
• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
» Nairobi Excursions
» Mombasa Excursion
» Kenya bird watching
» Hot Air Balloon Safaris
» Kenya Tanzania Safari
» Kenya Family Tour
» Special Interest Safari
» White Water Rafting
» Wildlife Safaris
» Kenya Beach Safaris
» Kenya National Parks
» Nairobi Arusha Bus
» Kenya Honeymoon
» Kenya Tanzania Safari
» Maasai Mara Safari
» Lake Nakuru Safaris
» Samburu Lodge Safari
» Lake Naivasha Safaris
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