Mount Kenya Sirimon Route 4 Days 3 Nights
Overview
This 4-day, 3-night expedition on Mount Kenya's Sirimon Route offers an exhilarating climb to Point Lenana (4,985m ASL), the third-highest peak. Designed for intermediate to advanced hikers, it's considered a less arduous path to the summit. The journey begins and ends at Sirimon Gate, traversing breathtaking landscapes including Sirimon Gorge, Likii North Valley, and Mackinder Valley. Participants will experience high-altitude acclimatization, challenging treks, and the reward of a sunrise view from the summit, culminating in a profound sense of accomplishment.
Duration
4 Days
Difficulty
Challenging
Group Size
Max None
Schedule
Oct 22 - Oct 25, 2026
Schedule & Availability
Fixed DatesOctober 22, 2026 - October 25, 2026
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Depart Nairobi for Sirimon Gate at 9:00 a.m. Upon arrival, connect with the Outdoorer Mt. Kenya team and complete registration (ID and proof of residency required). Drive 9km on a paved road through the forest to Old Moses Camp, which will be home for the night. After lunch, take a light 2.5km stroll to the weather station for altitude acclimatization. Enjoy evening tea, snacks, and dinner, then retire early.
Activities:
- Travel from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate
- Registration at Sirimon Gate
- Drive to Old Moses Camp
- Lunch
- 2.5km acclimatization stroll to weather station
- Evening tea
- snacks
- and dinner
After breakfast, begin the 14km hike to Shiptons Camp. The trail passes three river crossings and the breathtaking Likii and Mackinder Valleys, offering glorious views of the peaks if the weather is favorable. A brief stop will be made by a river at Lunch Point for packed lunch. The ascent concludes at Shiptons Camp, right below the peaks, where the night will be spent.
Activities:
- Breakfast
- 14km trek to Shiptons Camp
- River crossings
- Lunch at Lunch Point
- Enjoy views of Likii and Mackinder Valleys
Wake up at 2 a.m., have breakfast, and begin the steep 2.5km trek to Point Lenana (4,985m ASL) by 2:45 a.m. An early ascent aims for magical sunrise views from the summit. After conquering Point Lenana, descend back to Shiptons Camp for breakfast. Collect packed lunch and embark on a 14km trek down to Old Moses Camp for the final night.
Activities:
- Early morning breakfast
- 2.5km trek to Point Lenana (summit push)
- Sunrise viewing from summit
- Descent to Shiptons Camp
- Breakfast at Shiptons Camp
- 14km trek to Old Moses Camp
After breakfast, trek 9km down to Sirimon Gate. A graduation ceremony and brief thanksgiving session will be held. Afterward, catch a ride back to Nairobi, having completed the arduous trek to the highest point reachable on foot in Kenya.
Activities:
- Breakfast
- 9km trek to Sirimon Gate
- Graduation ceremony
- Thanksgiving session
- Travel back to Nairobi
What's Included
- The Outdoorer Promise: 7:1 hiker to guide ratio on day hikes and 4:1 hiker to guide ratio on expeditions.
- Additional guidance and support from Outdoorer Champions.
- At least one skilled paramedic (up to 5 depending on the group size).
- A thorough emergency action plan for any emergencies that may arise.
- Transport from Nairobi and back.
- All meals while on the climb.
- Dorm accommodation on the mountain.
- All park and camping fees.
- Ground rescue fees, and oxygen cylinders for emergency cases.
- Guides’, porters’, and other crew’s remuneration.
- Services of a skilled mountain paramedic.
What's Not Included
- Items of personal nature, including clothes, shoes, sleeping bags, and rucksacks.
- Mandatory emergency air rescue cover (If you do not have an eligible cover, the cost is KES 3,300).
- Tips to guides and porters (group tipping is recommended for fair distribution).
- Anything else not explicitly listed in the
Requirements
Fitness Level Required: Physical fitness, with emphasis on cardiovascular training.
What to Bring:- Physical fitness, with emphasis on cardiovascular training.
- Understanding of gear and layering at high elevations.
- High-altitude training (in the 3,500+ mASL elevations) within one month ahead of the climb for altitude acclimatization.
Location
Country: Kenya
Destinations: Likii North Valley Mackinder Valley Mount Kenya Nairobi Nanyuki Old Moses Camp Point Lenana Shiptons Camp Sirimon Gate Sirimon Gorge
Enquire to Book
Pricing Options
Kenyan & EAC Citizens - By Bus
Includes transport from Nairobi.
Kenyan & EAC Citizens - Self-Drive
Excludes transport from Nairobi.
Foreign Kenyan Residents - By Bus
Includes transport from Nairobi.
Foreign Kenyan Residents - Self-Drive
Excludes transport from Nairobi.
Non-Resident Foreigners - By Bus
Includes transport from Nairobi.
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