Sirimon Summit 4-Day Mount Kenya Trekking Adventure
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Sirimon Summit: 4-Day Mount Kenya Trekking Adventure

Trek to Point Lenana, Africa's second-highest summit, on a fast-paced 4-day adventure up Mount Kenya's scenic Sirimon Route through moorland, alpine valleys and dramatic peaks.

4 Days
Sirimon Route
Mount Kenya, Kenya
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TOUR OVERVIEW

Summit Mount Kenya via the Sirimon Route

Take on Africa's second-highest peak on this exhilarating 4-day Mount Kenya trekking adventure. Starting from the Sirimon Gate, the route climbs steadily through montane forest and open moorland, offering some of the most scenic approaches to the mountain's dramatic peaks.

Trek with an experienced mountain guide as you ascend to Old Moses Camp and Shipton's Camp, acclimatizing along the way before a pre-dawn push to Point Lenana (4,985m) to watch the sunrise over the Central Peaks. A fast and rewarding way to experience Mount Kenya National Park.

Point Lenana Summit
Sirimon Route Ascent
Shipton's Camp
Professional Mountain Guide
WHY CHOOSE THIS TREK

Sirimon Mount Kenya Trekking Highlights

Point Lenana Summit

Reach Point Lenana at 4,985m, Mount Kenya's third-highest peak and the highest point accessible without technical climbing equipment.

Sirimon Route Scenery

Ascend through pristine montane forest and open moorland on one of Mount Kenya's most scenic and gradual approach routes.

Shipton's Camp

Spend a night at Shipton's Camp beneath the dramatic Central Peaks, one of the most spectacular campsites on the mountain.

Alpine Wildlife & Flora

Spot unique high-altitude wildlife and giant lobelias and groundsels found only on East Africa's highest peaks.

Expert Mountain Guide

Trek with an experienced, professional mountain guide who prioritizes your safety and acclimatization throughout the climb.

Sunrise Summit Push

Set off before dawn for a summit attempt timed to reach Point Lenana as the sun rises over the Central Peaks.

DAY BY DAY

4-Day Sirimon Mount Kenya Itinerary

A fast-paced ascent of Mount Kenya via the Sirimon Route, climbing through forest and moorland to Point Lenana before descending back to Nairobi.

Sirimon Gate Mount Kenya
Day 1

Nairobi → Sirimon Gate → Old Moses Camp

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Nanyuki, continuing to the Sirimon Gate at the edge of Mount Kenya National Park. Begin trekking through montane forest and bamboo zones, climbing steadily to Old Moses Camp on the edge of the moorland.

  • Morning departure from Nairobi
  • Drive to Nanyuki and Sirimon Gate
  • Trek through forest to the moorland zone
  • Arrive at Old Moses Camp (3,300m)
  • Dinner and overnight stay
Shipton's Camp Mount Kenya
Day 2

Old Moses Camp → Shipton's Camp

Trek across the open moorland of Mackinder's Valley, with spectacular views of the Central Peaks growing closer throughout the day. Arrive at Shipton's Camp in the afternoon to rest and acclimatize ahead of the summit attempt.

  • Breakfast at Old Moses Camp
  • Trek through Mackinder's Valley
  • Views of the Central Peaks
  • Arrive at Shipton's Camp (4,200m)
  • Early dinner and rest before summit night
Point Lenana Summit Mount Kenya
Day 3

Summit Point Lenana → Descend to Sirimon Gate → Nanyuki

Set off in the early hours for the summit push to Point Lenana (4,985m), timed to arrive for sunrise over the Central Peaks. After celebrating at the summit, descend back through Old Moses Camp to the Sirimon Gate and drive to Nanyuki for a well-earned rest.

  • Pre-dawn departure from Shipton's Camp
  • Summit Point Lenana for sunrise
  • Descend to Old Moses Camp
  • Continue to Sirimon Gate
  • Drive to Nanyuki for dinner and overnight stay
Nanyuki to Nairobi drive
Day 4

Nanyuki → Nairobi

After breakfast, depart Nanyuki and travel back to Nairobi, crossing the equator and passing through the scenic Kenyan countryside, arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon with unforgettable memories of your Mount Kenya summit trek.

  • Breakfast and check-out
  • Scenic drive back to Nairobi
  • Equator crossing stop
  • Drop-off at hotel or airport
ACCOMMODATION

Where You'll Stay

Throughout the 4-day trek, you'll stay in mountain huts, camps and a hotel in Nanyuki, or similar properties of the same standard.

Old Moses Camp Mount Kenya
OLD MOSES CAMP

Mountain Hut

Basic but comfortable mountain hut accommodation on the edge of the moorland, providing a warm base after the first day's trek.

Or similar
Shipton's Camp accommodation
SHIPTON'S CAMP

Mountain Hut

High-altitude mountain hut beneath the Central Peaks, offering a crucial rest point before the early summit push.

Or similar
Accommodation in Nanyuki
NANYUKI

Hotel or Lodge

Relax in comfortable accommodation in Nanyuki after the summit, with a hot shower and proper bed to recover before the drive back to Nairobi.

Or similar
TREK DETAILS

What's Included

Everything you need for a safe and memorable 4-day Mount Kenya trekking adventure via the Sirimon Route.

Included

  • 3 nights accommodation as per the trek itinerary
  • Mountain hut accommodation and hotel in Nanyuki
  • Return road transport from Nairobi
  • Professional mountain guide
  • Porters to carry group and camping equipment
  • Mount Kenya National Park entrance fees
  • Full board meals during the trek
  • Bottled and treated drinking water
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
  • Rescue fee contribution
  • Government taxes and applicable service charges

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Kenya visa fees
  • Travel and medical evacuation insurance
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Laundry services
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and porters
  • Any additional accommodation before or after the trek
  • Items of a personal nature
PHOTO GALLERY

Mount Kenya Sirimon Trek Moments

A glimpse of the forest, moorland and dramatic peaks you'll encounter during your 4-day Sirimon Mount Kenya trekking adventure.

Sirimon Gate Mount Kenya Old Moses Camp Mackinder's Valley Mount Kenya Mount Kenya Moorland Shipton's Camp Shipton's Camp Central Peaks