Some Africa Mountain Climbing Itineraries, Mt Kenya Hiking

• Mount Kenya Climb: Sirimon out Chogoria (5 Days/4 nights)
• Mt Kenya Trekking: Circumnavigation
• Up Naro moru down Naro-Moru Route
• Up Sirimon down Sirimon
• Hiking on Mount Kenya

BSMT 202 - Hiking on Mount Kenya

The scenery of forest moorland and glaciers is spectacular on this mountain. As you trek you may meet with colobus monkey, the hog and other mountain wildlife. This walk takes you up the mountain via the Sirimon route which is one of the most spectacular with unforgettable scenes of the diverse vegetation. You will also touch ice and snow on the equator!
Technical climbs on Mt Kenya

Day 1: Nanyuki
In the morning we leave Nairobi driving north accompanied by our mountain guide. After a drive of two and a half-hours we arrive in Nanyuki where we spend the night in one of the lodges at the foot of Mt. Kenya.

Day 2: Sirimon track
A short drive in the morning will take us to the Sirimon track. We start our trek. We walk to Old Moses Camp (5 hours walk). Overnight at old Moses Camp (3,400m).

Day 3: Mackinders Valley
Our hike takes us via Mackinder's Valley to Shipton's Camp (5 hours walk). Night at Shipton's Camp (4,200m).

Day 4: Point Lenana
Early in the morning we climb Point Lenana (4,985m) .On a very clear day we should be able to see Mt.Kilimanjaro in the South. From the top we walk down to the Meteorological Station (6-7 hours walk). Night at the bandas at the Met. Station.

Day 5: Nairobi
After a morning walk we drive back to Nairobi where we arrive late afternoon.

• Costs US$ 650 Per person in group of four

Package Includes:

• transport to anf from the mountain
• all game parks or national parks entry fees;
• all hut fees/campsite fees
• use of our two person tents or huts as the case applies;
• foam mattresses;
• three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our cook
• porters and guides

Price excludes:

• Drinks
• Tipping
• mountain trekking equipment
• heavy duty sleeping bags
• Personal effects
• Extras not mentioned above

BSMT 204 - 5 DAYS SIRIMON OUT NAROMORU Circumnavigation of Mount Kenya

Day 1: Nairobi - Naro Moru
Departure from Nairobi is at 0930 hrs to Nanyuki for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Naro Moru - Met Station
After breakfast vehicle transfer to Sirimon gate and hike to Old Moses camp (3300m) for overnight. (6 to 8 hrs hike).

Day 3: Hike Shimpton's camp (4200m) for overnight (5 to 7 hrs hike)

Day 4: Attempt on point Lenana at 0300 hrs and descend leisurely to Met Station for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Descend the mountain to Naro Moru town with vehicle transfer back to Nairobi.

• Costs US$ 750 Per person in group of four

Package Includes:

• transport to anf from the mountain
• all game parks or national parks entry fees;
• all hut fees/campsite fees
• use of our two person tents or huts as the case applies;
• foam mattresses;
• three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our cook
• porters and guides

Price excludes:

• Drinks
• Tipping
• mountain trekking equipment
• heavy duty sleeping bags
• Personal effects
• Extras not mentioned above