4 DAYS 3 OVERNIGHTS IN SIRMON OUT CHOGORIA

  Climbing Mt Kenya, Trekking to the top of the Africa’s second highest Land Mass. Mt Kenya one of the East Africa Mountains that passes along the equator. Mt Kenya climbing routes - Naro Moru, Sirimon, Chogoria routes.

Highlights: 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 Sirmon Track.

Day 1: Nairobi - Sirimon gate- Old Moses camp. (3,300m)

After pick up in Nairobi, drive to Nanyuki town for lunch crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate (2660m). From the gate, we trek up thro magnificent montane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 - 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m. 

Day 2: Old Moses - Shiptons camp (4200m).

After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction. After a water break, you continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North River and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the Shiptons Camp. This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glacier. Resident population is of Rock hyrax and sun birds. 

Day 3: Shiptons - Pt Lenana (4985m)- Mt Kenya Bandas (2800m)

Kick off at 3.am to reach pt Lenana in time for the African sunrise.

The climb starts on frozen scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. With a good Moon you barely need a torch. Without a Moon, then the pollution- free sky bangs on the ground giving you as good a view of the stars as almost anywhere on Earth.

The climb takes 3 -4 hrs and to add to the exhilaration, Mt. Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon.

Descend to Minto's hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya bandas along the gorges valley where you can enjoy good views of The Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom rocks and Giant billiards table.  Dinner and overnight at the Bandas. You can enjoy log fires, hot showers and bed at the Bandas! 

Day 4: Meru Bandas - Chogoria town - Nairobi.

After breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet vehicle for transfer to Chogoria town and further to Nairobi arriving by 17:00hrs.

We shall leave Nanyuki at 1300 hrs for Nairobi

Cost of each in the group

 Valid For 2010

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)

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