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6-Day Mt. Kenya Climb | Sirimon Route Summit Trek
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6-Day Mt. Kenya Climb | Sirimon Route Summit Trek

Africa Mountain Climbing Adventure

Africa's second-highest mountain, conquered via its most scenic route. The Sirimon approach takes you through ever-changing altitude zones — dense bamboo forests alive with monkeys and birdlife, moorland heathlands carpeted in wildflowers, and the surreal alpine desert of giant lobelias and groundsels found nowhere else on Earth. Acclimatisation days at Shipton's Camp allow you to absorb the dramatic high-altitude scenery before the pre-dawn summit push to Point Lenana at 4,985 metres — rewarded with breathtaking views across glacial peaks and the vast Kenyan highlands stretching to the horizon. A bucket-list mountaineering adventure.

Mount Kenya National Park
Starting from
$1,770/ person

Tour Highlights

Ascent to Point Lenana (4985m)
Pass through bamboo forests
Beautiful high altitude scenery
Spectacular views of peaks

Wildlife You'll Encounter

Species commonly sighted on this safari route

Black-and-white colobus monkeys in bamboo forest
Rock hyrax — the elephant's tiny relative
Sunbirds and Mackinder's eagle owls
Sykes monkeys and bushbuck in lower forest
Mount Kenya mole-rat (endemic species)
Buffalo and elephant tracks in the montane zone

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Nairobi to Nanyuki

~200km | Approx. 3 hrs

Drive to Nanyuki. Acclimatization and overnight.

Meals:Lunch · Dinner
Day 2 — Sirimon Gate to Old Moses
2

Sirimon Gate to Old Moses

Hike through rainforest to Old Moses Camp.

Meals:Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3 — Old Moses to Shipton
3

Old Moses to Shipton

Hike through moorland to Shipton Camp.

Meals:Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
4

Shipton Camp Acclimatization

Rest day for acclimatization and short hikes.

Meals:Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 5 — Summit to Mackinders
5

Summit to Mackinders

Early morning summit to Point Lenana, descend to Mackinders.

Meals:Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
6

Descend to Gate

~15km | 4-5 hrs hike

Final descent and return to Nairobi.

Meals:Breakfast · Lunch

Booking Information

  • All prices are per person sharing in a double/twin room
  • Single room supplement available on request
  • Children under 12 receive discounted rates
  • Custom itineraries available — contact us for a personalised quote
  • Prices valid for 2025/2026 season — subject to park fee changes

What's Included

  • Nairobi hotel/airport pick-up & drop-off
  • All KWS park and camping fees
  • Professional KWS-certified mountain guide and porters
  • Porters and cook (3:1 ratio)
  • All meals on the mountain
  • Quality camping gear (4-season tents, sleeping mats, dining tent)
  • Emergency oxygen and first aid kit
  • Daily health monitoring with pulse oximetry
  • Summit certificate
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Government taxes and levies

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance with high-altitude evacuation (mandatory)
  • Accommodation before and after climb
  • Personal climbing gear and warm clothing
  • Sleeping bag rental ($30)
  • Tips for mountain crew ($250-350)
  • Items and services of a personal nature

Safari Season Guide

Peak SeasonJul – Oct & Dec – Mar

Best wildlife viewing. Great Migration in the Mara (Jul–Oct). Dry weather, sparse vegetation makes animals easy to spot.

Shoulder AJan – Mar

Calving season in the Serengeti. Good birding. Pleasant weather with occasional showers.

Shoulder BJun

Transition to dry season. Fewer crowds, good rates. Early migration movements begin.

Low SeasonApr – May & Nov

Long rains (Apr–May) and short rains (Nov). Lowest prices. Lush landscapes, excellent birding, newborn animals.

Climbing Rates

All-inclusive rate. Includes park fees, guides, porters, meals, camping/hut fees.

Group SizePer Person
Solo Climber$2,210
Group of 2$2,030
Group of 3-4$1,880
Group of 5+$1,770

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6 days
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Mount Kenya National Park

Starting from

$1,770

per person sharing

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