Mt Kenya, Point Lenana, Sirimon Route - 4,985m
mount kenya sirimon route
Price: 975US$ Per person
Grade: 2 : Moderate
Duration: 7 days
Maximum altitude: 4,985m

Mt Kenya, Sirimon Route - Kenya


Mt Kenya - Point Lenana via Sirimon Route - Kenya with peak circuit

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Duration : 7 days
Dates 2011 you can join :
First dry season >
- January 5 - 11, 2012
- January 14 - 20, 2012
- January 24 - 30, 2012
- February 3 - 9, 2012
- February 13 - 19, 2012
- February 22 - 28, 2012
- March 2 - 8, 2012
- March 11 - 17, 2012
- March 22 - 28, 2012

Second dry season >
- July 01 - 07, 2012
- July 10 - 16, 2012
- July 24 - 30, 2012
- August 3 - 9, 2012
- August 13 - 19, 2012
- August 23 - 29, 2012
- September 02 - 08, 2012
- September 11 - 17, 2012
- September 20 - 26, 2012
- October 01 - 07, 2012

Best season : January | March - July | October

Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya, second highest mountain in the African continent. Mount Kenya has three peaks, Batian (5,199m - 17,058ft), Nelion (5,188m - 17,022ft) and point Lenana (4,985m - 16,355ft) and is one of the most popular climb after Kilimanjaro. I located in the Mount Kenya National Park established in 1949 to preserve the ecosystem
This is one of the most clean,most beautifull mountain in Africa with Lakes,valleys,wildlife fauna and great sceneries

You reach point Lenana via the Sirimon Route, a non-technical trail that allows all trekkers to enjoy a magnificent view of east africa without any climbing skills.

Itinerary

Day 1 : JOMO KENYATTA AIRPORT – NAIROBI - KENYA
Arrive at Kenyaatta airport. Airport Transfer to Kenya comfort hotel in Nairobi. Overnight hotel on B&B basis.

Day 2 : SIRIMON PARK GATE TO OLD MOSES CAMP - 9 KM, APPROX. 3/4 HOURS
You leave Nairobi at 8.00am and drive through the to Nanyuki by 11.00 am. We allow sufficient time to have lunch and then get to Sirimon Park Gate a comfortable four-wheel drive vehicle. Check in and start hiking through the beautiful rain forest to Old Moses Camp at alt. 3,300m.

- Day 3 : SHIPTON'S CAMP - 16KM, APPROX. 7/8 HOURS
Early breakfast at 7.00am. You hike through the Liki Valley via Mackinder's Valley to Shipton's Camp at alt. 4,200m. Have lunch served en route. At Shipton's camp you enjoy a splendid wiew of the north faces of Nelion and Batian peaks. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

- Day 4 : PEAK CIRCUIT FOR ACCLIMATIZATION – 4 HOURS
After breakfast you start the peak circuit to help acclimatization, ascending to a steep ridge through Kami Hut, Hausberg Tarn and Two Tarns Lake. It will take approx. 4 hours walk through some of the most spectacular sceneries . Return to Shipton's Camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

- Day 5 : POINT LENANA AT 4,985M AND BACK TO OLD MOSES – 4 HOURS
You wake up at night at 2.30am for hot tea and biscuits. Ascent to Point Lenana at 4,985m for approx. 3 hours to arrive for sunrise. From here you can admire Mt. Kilimanjaro's highest peaks, Kibo and Mawenzi visible from the south, Indian Ocean from the east and Mt. Elgon from the west. You start your descend back to Shipton's camp for a full breakfast. Leave at 10.00am for Old Moses. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

- Day 6 : DRIVE BACK TO NAIROBI
After breakfast you leave camp to reach the park gate via the Sirimon route. Drive to Nanyuki for lunch and then to Nairobi arriving in the late afternoon to celebrate your success. Dinner at carnivire restaurant Nairobi then Overnight at Kenya comfort hotel on B&B basis.

Day 7 : INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE
Transfer to Nairobi Kenyatta International Airport for your International flight.2

What does the trip include

Price of 975US$ Includes
- Nairobi airport Transfers to/from Nairobi airport to Kenya Comfort Hotel Nairobi
- Two nights hotel at Kenya comfort double or triple occupancy, B&B basis
- Transfers and 4x4 transport to park gate
- All park and camping fees
- 3 meals a day during the climb
- Experienced fluent English speaking Local Kenya Trekking guide
- Evacuation Insurance by Flying Doctors
- Staff, cook and porters
- All camping equipment
- Tent /Bunker houses accommodations


Price does not include :
- International Flight to & from Africa with applicable airport taxes
- Personal clothing and trekking gear
- Equipement on rent
- Lunch & Dinner in Nairobi
- All expense of personnal nature
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal / Travel / Medical / Rescue insurance
- All Drinks
- Vaccines
- Visas

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