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Mount Kenya Climb - Sirimon Route

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MKC 402: 4 Days Mount Kenya Climb - Sirimon Route

Distance: 53 km | Difficulty: Moderate | Start/Finish: Nairobi

Summary

Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the drier side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain.

Though the summit can be reached in 4 days as per the below itinerary, we strongly recommend an overnight acclimatization at the base in Nanyuki town. This can be arranged for at an extra fee.

AMENITIES & SERVICES

Property Amenities
Restaurant	Business Center	Steam Room
Bar	Internet Connection	Wheelchair Accessible
Room Service	Conference Facilities	Animal Friendly
Laundry Service	Swimming Pool	Concierge Desk
Storage Areas	Gym	Travel Desk
Car Park	Sauna

Additional

• Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
• Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
• Full board accommodation whilst on the trek. Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
• Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
• Start and finish Nairobi
• Treated water on the trek.
• On completion, successful climb Certificate

Nearby Attractions

Luxury or camping safaris available after the climb to Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara or combine with Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing

SCHEDULES & ITINERARIES

Day 1: Nairobi/Meteorological Station 3-4 hrs, 10km, 400m ascent

Transfer to Naromoru Park Gate for registration and where the hike starts, 2600m From the gate, keep to the park track, which follows the crest of a board ridge between the Northern and Southern Naromoru valleys. The going is easy and it’s a pleasant walking through the forest. About two thirds of the way up after the bridge there are good views to the left north down into the Northern Naromoru valley. The trek ends at Met station 3,000m where dinner and overnight rest will be, B, L, D

Day 2: Met Station/Mackinders Camp 5-6 hrs, 10km, 1200m ascent

Head uphill on the track to pass the radio must on your right after about half an hour. The trek runs into a path and after another 30 minutes, you will reach the end of the forest belt and enter the moorland. This is the vertical bog conditions range from damp to glutinous depending on when it last rained. Continue through until the going improves and you reach a fork overlooking Teleki Valley to reach Mackinders Camp, 4,200m. Dinner and overnight at Mackinders Camp, B, L, D

Day 3: Mackinders Camp/Point Lenana/Met Station 8-10 hrs, 11km, 785m ascent

The normal approach is to start at 2 am in order to reach point Lenana taking about 4 hr walk by sunrise at 6:30am. After sunrise, descend down to Mackinders Camp for breakfast, 2hrs and walk further 4hrs, way back to Met Station for dinner and overnight, B, L, D

Day 4: Met Station/Naromoru/Nairobi 3hrs, 9km, 400m

After breakfast, descend through the rainforest which is 9km to Naromoru Park Gate at 2,600m where you will connect with your transport back to Nairobi, B, L

Price: USD 390 per person sharing

Excluded:
• Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
• International flights
• Visas to Kenya
• Items of personal nature
• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

ACTIVITIES & SKILLS

Required Skill Level	Open to All
Required Equipment	Not Included
Our Certificatons	100% success rate

Mountain Skills & Disciplines
Hiking	Mountaineering	Canyoneering
Backpacking	High Altitude	Caving
Camping	Traversing	Coasteering
Rock Climbing	Aid Climbing	Big Walling
Ice Climbing	Free Climbing	Ropes & Knots
Bouldering	Solo Climbing	Belaying
Indoor Climbing	Lead Climbing	Rappeling
Traditional Climbing	Top Roping
Avalanche Awareness	Outdoor Survival	First Aid
Environmental Awareness	Navigation	Search & Rescue
Additional: Mount Kenya Climbing,Climbing Mount Kenya & Trekking Mount Kenya

PRICING & CONDITIONS

Starting Price

$360.00 per Person/Package

Season Availability

All Year

Policies & Conditions

Reservations and Payments:

A deposit of 40% of the total tour price is required at the time of booking a tour. The remainder of the total quoted tour price is due 60 days before the departure date. If your reservation is made within 60 days of departure, the entire cost of the trip must be paid on confirmation. Accepted methods of payment include check, money order or wire transfer.

Cancellations and Refunds:

Cancellations received more than 60 days prior to departure will be subject to the loss of deposit. Cancellations received sixty days or less prior to departure will be subject to the following forfeit fees: 60 - 30 days, 40% of tour cost; 29-16 days, 60% of tour cost; less than 16 days, 100% of tour cost. No refunds are given for: lost travel time or substitution of facilities and/or accommodations; itineraries amended after departure; not appearing for any accommodation, tour, game viewing or other booked activities; and/or cutting short the booked itinerary.

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HOLIDAY OVERVIEW

Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
City	Nairobi
State	Central
Country	Kenya
Duration	at least 4 days
Group Size	at least 2 people
Accommodation	Dormitory
Meals	All Meals
Flights	Not Included
Visa Fees	Not Included
Airport Transfer	Not Included
Local Transport	Included
Insurance	Not Included
Season	All Year
Start Price	$360.00 per Person/Package

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