Sirimon Route — 4 Days

The most popular and best-acclimatizing route on Mount Kenya. Ascend through dense forest to the Mackinder Valley and summit Point Lenana at sunrise.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1

   Nairobi to Sirimon Gate (2,650m) to Old Moses (3,300m)

   Drive from Nairobi to Nanyuki for lunch and equipment check. Enter Sirimon Gate and hike 3-4 hours through rainforest and bamboo to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.

2. Day 2

   Old Moses to Shipton's Camp (4,200m)

   Hike through the moorland and across the Ontulili and Liki North rivers into Mackinder Valley. Marvel at giant groundsels with Batian and Nelion peaks rising ahead. Overnight at Shipton's Camp beneath the summits.

3. Day 3

   Summit Day: Point Lenana (4,985m) & descent

   03:00 am alpine start by headtorch. Reach Point Lenana for an awe-inspiring African sunrise with Kilimanjaro visible on clear days. Descend back to Shipton's for breakfast, then hike down to Old Moses Camp.

4. Day 4

   Old Moses to Sirimon Gate & return to Nairobi

   Morning descent through the forest to the gate. Connect with transfer vehicle and return to Nairobi by late afternoon.