Sirimon Route: 4 days trek
This trek begins from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) gate at Sirimon where you will often see baboons running through the trees and across the grass field in front of the office. Elephants are sometimes spotted here as well. This route affords hikers with adequate acclimatization time for each day's ascent toward the peak. The first night is spent in the Old Moses camp situated at 3300m. The following two nights are spent at the base of Mt. Kenya's three highest peaks: Battion, Nellion, and Pt. Lenana - the highest point available without the use of ropes and technical climbing protection. Hikers will return to the gate along the same route as coming up.
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From: Sirimon Gate 2610m To: Old Moses Camp 3300m
Distance: 10km Elevation Change: +690m
Hiking Time: 4 hours
From: Old Moses Camp 3300m To: Shipton's Camp 4200m
Distance: 16km Elevation Change: +900m
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
From: Shipton's Camp 4200m To: Pt. Lenana 4985m*
Distance: 9km Elevation Change: +785m -785
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
From: Shipton's Camp 4200m To: Sirimon Gate 2610m
Distance: 18km Elevation Change: -1590
Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
Sirimon Route down Chogoria: 7 days trek
This route follows the same profile to Pt. Lenana as listed above though upon return follows a separate route back to the bottom. Designed for trekkers who wish to explore more of the area surrounding Mt. Kenya, this route encompasses several of the large glacially formed canyons leading down from the peak.
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From: Sirimon Gate 2610m To: Old Moses Camp 3300m
Distance: 10km Elevation Change: +690m
Hiking Time: 4 hours
From: Old Moses Camp 3300m To: Liki North Camp 3993m
Distance: 8km Elevation Change: +693m
Hiking Time: 4 hours
From: Liki North Camp 3993m To: Shipton's Camp 4200m
Distance: 8km Elevation Change: +207m
Hiking Time: 4 hours
From: Shipton's Camp 4200m To: Halls Tarn/Mintos Hut 4200m*
Distance: 10km Elevation Change: +785m -785
Hiking Time: 8 hours
From: Halls Tarn/Mintos Hut 4200m To: Mt. Meru Bandas
Distance: ? Elevation Change: ?
Hiking Time: 5 hours
From: Mt. Meru Bandas To: Naru Moro River Lodge
Distance: ? Elevation Change: ?
Hiking Time: 5 hours
Transfer from Naru Moro River Lodge to Nairobi
Time: 5 hours
Sirimon Route down Naromoru: 5 days trek
This route offers a unique experience and surveys two of the major valleys of Mt. Kenya. The Sirimon route up passes through rolling hillsides covered with unique high elevation vegetation. Surviving in the harsh temperature range of the equatorial highlands is not easy, and these plants have adapted some very unique ways of ensuring their survival. On the way out you will be offered some of the finest views of Mt. Kenya's spectacular rocky peaks.
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From: Sirimon Gate 2610m To: Old Moses Camp 3300m
Distance: 10km Elevation Change: +690m
Hiking Time: 4 hours
From: Old Moses Camp 3300m To: Shipton's Camp 4200m
Distance: 12km Elevation Change: +693m
Hiking Time: 6 hours
From: Shipton's Camp 4200m To: Mackinder's Camp 4400m*
Distance: 10km Elevation Change: +785m -545
Hiking Time: 8 hours
From: Mackinder's Camp 4400m To: Met Station 3050m
Distance: 12km Elevation Change: -1350
Hiking Time: 5 hours
Transfer from Naru Moro River Lodge to Nairobi
Time: 5 hours
Chogoria Route down Sirimon: 6 days trek
The chogoria route down Sirimon gives explorers a great expedition of the eastern side of Mt. Kenya beginning in the equatorial rain forest zone. Here visitors may see elephants grazing on the vegetation, cape buffalo, and possibly even leopards in the bush. What you will see for sure, is the little Scarlet Tufted Malachite Sunbird. It can be spotted up to 4500m, as long as there are Lobelias around. The route down Sirimon follows one of the prominent canyons to the north, with great views stretching out toward the rugged landscape of the Samburu and Turkana.
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From: Chogoria Gate 2610m To: Mt. Meru Bandas 3000m
Distance: 10km Elevation Change: +390m
Hiking Time: 4 hours
From: Mt. Meru Bandas 3000m To: Lake Ellis 3575m
Distance: 12km Elevation Change: +575m
Hiking Time: 6 hours
From: Lake Ellis 3575m To: Hall's Tarn 4393m
Distance: 10km Elevation Change: +818
Hiking Time: 6 hours
From: Hall's Tarn 4393m To: Mackinder's Camp 4400m*
Distance: 12km Elevation Change: +592 -585
Hiking Time: 5 hours
From: Mackinder's Camp 4400m To: Met Station 3050m
Distance: 14km Elevation Change: -1350
Hiking Time: 6 hours
Transfer from Naru Moro River Lodge to Nairobi
Time: 5 hours
Other Routes and Trek Lengths
Several routes exist to reach Pt. Lenana. Or, if you are more interested in exploring the huge area contained within Mt. Kenya National Park, including waterfalls, cirques, and meadows, we'd be happy to assist you in creating an adventure route suited to your desire. Please see our contact page for more information.
