The Sirimon Track is one of the finest approaches to the peak area. It offers some of the best views of the main peaks, with a gradual climb, which can be done leisurely. We traverse the mountain by ascending the Sirimon Track.
Day 1
We leave Nairobi at 6am (latest)
We arrive at Nanyuki at 10 am where we have lunch. At 11.30 am we shall depart for the Sirimon Park gate.
Our Mountain trek starts from this point after a few formalities at the Gate, an easy trek in the afternoon to help acclimatization. Overnight will be at Old mosses (3300m) in the high altitude mountain cabins. By the end of the day we will have done 5 hours of walking.
Day 2
The day starts at 00800 Hrs
By the end of this day we shall have done about 8 hrs of walking (Leisurely). This will be a true taste of patience, endurance & determination.
Ascend the Sirimon Track to Likii North Valley, in this beautiful little valley below the subsidiary peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo, two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks. (3990m).Climb out of the North Valley and into the Mackinders Valley, one of the broadest valleys on the mountain, with many giant groundsels. Camp at Shiptons Cabins the of the Mackinder’s Valley, just below the main peaks of Batian and Nelion (4,300m).
Day 3
We shall spend this day acclimatizing at the base of the peaks, where we shall climb to the view Point of Oblong & Nanyuki tarn. Time Permitting, we shall descend a little bit further to have a glimpse of the other side of the mountain( but from this angle, we shall have an excellent view of Batian , Nelion & Point John not for getting the Diamond collier as well as the “Am phi theatre”
Day 4
The day starts at 00200 Hrs
We start early so that we can reach the Peak at Sunrise
Alpine ascent to the highest peak, Pt. Lenana (4985m). En route up the north face little used by tourists. Four hours of stiff walking to the summit. This will be the most challenging bit of the Mt Trek and will require a strong mind to reach the summit. At about 0730 Hrs we shall start the descend back to Mintos Hut where we shall
have break fast. Latter on we shall then descend to the Mt Kenya Meru Banda’s.
Day 5
The day starts at 00800 Hrs
We shall leave Mt Kenya Meru Banda’s and start our 4 Hrs walk out of the Park via Chogoria(Kindly note that we shall trek the first 10 Km to be picked by Land rovers for the final 12 Kms out of the park)
Included within your safari:
Accommodation whilst on safari (no need of tents, just your sleeping bags)
All transfers and as mentioned above
Park entry fees at the park (Mt Kenya)
All park entry and conservation fees
Lunch at Nanyuki & The Chogoria Exit.
All the meals whilst Mountaineering.
Services of a professional guide
We shall all have a porter each (thus guests will only be carrying their day packs)
Excluded from your safari:
Beverages and other extras in Nanyuki
All activities not mentioned above
Items of a personal nature
Personal insurance covers (including emergency evacuation cover
Cost of Safari
Non Residents:
1 Pax US$ 1,729
2 Pax US$ 1,227 Per Person
3 Pax US$ 1,050 Per Person
4 Pax US$ 939 Per Person
5 Pax US$ 872 Per Person
6 Pax & More US$ 828 Per Person
Kenya Citizens
1 Pax- Kshs 114,027
2 Pax- Kshs 75,737 Per Person
3 Pax- Kshs 57,766 Per Person
4 Pax- Kshs 48,780 Per Person
5 Pax- Kshs 43,389 Per Person
6 Pax & More- Kshs 39,794 Per Person
Kenya Residents & Citizens of East Africa Member Countries
1 Pax- Kshs 116,409
2 Pax- Kshs 78,119 Per Person
3 Pax- Kshs 60,148 Per Person
4 Pax- Kshs 51,162 Per Person
5 Pax- Kshs 45,771 Per Person
6 Pax & More- Kshs 42,176 Per Person