6 Days Climbing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Route

Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive north toward the beautiful Mount Kenya region.

Arrive in Nanyuki town in time for lunch and check in at your lodge or hotel.

In the afternoon, you may enjoy optional activities such as:

• Visiting the Equator crossing
• Exploring local craft markets
• Optional game drive at nearby wildlife conservancies
• Visiting local community projects

Nanyuki is a popular mountain base town located on the equator and serves as the gateway to Mount Kenya adventures.

Accommodation:

Hotel or Lodge in Nanyuki

Meal Plan:

Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Sirimon Park Gate where your trekking adventure officially begins.

The hike to Old Moses Camp (Judmaier Camp) takes approximately 3–4 hours across beautiful mountain forest and heathland vegetation.

Along the trail, hikers may encounter:

• East African cedar trees
• Giant heather
• Podocarpus forest
• Mountain birds and wildlife

As you gain altitude, spectacular views of Mount Kenya’s peaks begin to emerge.

Accommodation:

Old Moses Camp (Judmaier Camp)

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today’s trek takes you through the breathtaking Mackinder Valley toward Shipton’s Camp (4,236m).

The route passes dramatic alpine scenery filled with:

• Giant lobelias
• Groundsels
• Rocky ridges
• Scenic valleys

You will enjoy magnificent views of:

• Terere Peak
• Sendeo Peak
• Batian Peak
• Nelion Peak

The trek takes approximately 6–8 hours and offers excellent acclimatization opportunities.

Accommodation:

Shipton’s Camp

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This day is dedicated to acclimatization to increase your chances of successfully summiting Point Lenana.

After breakfast, take a guided acclimatization hike toward the upper Hausberg Valley and surrounding alpine ridges.

The hike provides incredible views of Mount Kenya’s glaciers, tarns, rocky ledges, and dramatic mountain landscapes.

Return to Shipton’s Camp in the afternoon for rest and summit preparation.

Accommodation:

Shipton’s Camp

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Your summit attempt begins very early at approximately 0200 Hours.

After light refreshments, begin trekking under the stars toward Point Lenana (4,985m).

Reach the summit at sunrise and witness one of the most breathtaking views in Africa. On clear mornings, hikers may see:

• Mount Kilimanjaro
• The Great Rift Valley
• The Indian Ocean horizon

After celebrating your summit achievement, descend to Mackinder’s Camp for breakfast before continuing down to Met Station Camp.

This is a long but rewarding trekking day filled with unforgettable mountain scenery.

Accommodation:

Met Station Camp

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, descend through rainforest and bamboo vegetation toward Naro Moru Gate.

Meet your transfer vehicle and drive back to Nairobi where your Mount Kenya trekking adventure concludes.

Optional vehicle transfer from Met Station to Naro Moru can be arranged at an additional cost for exhausted hikers.

Meal Plan:

Breakfast