Moutains are calling!
As hikers & adventurers, A Great Hike is our oasis. It provides a
sense of fulfillment & serenity. As we trek up the greatest mountains
the idea of becoming one with nature becomes a reality.
Join the #Africaoutdoors hiking team in Kenya as we take on Mt Kenya
the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa, after
Kilimanjaro measuring 4,985 metres via Sirimon Route
The hike will take four days through Sirimon route this is the easiest
route to reach Point Lenana. The route is on dry side of the mountain
so it offers magical views and affords walks through old growth forest
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
Pickup Locations
1. West Lerruat Hotel
2. 37 On Kikambala
3. Westside Apartments
4. Sunrise Guest House
5. Sakina Hotel & Restaurant
6. Santa Fe Hotel Nairobi
7. Prearea Hotel
8. Best Western Plus Westlands
9. Lowela Hotel
10. Novotel Nairobi Westlands
11. Dayo Suites and Hotel
12. StanMar Hotel
13. New Carnation Hotel
14. Idyllic Ventures Ltd
15. Nomad Paradise Hotel
16. Razana Hotel
17. Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill
18. Cheap Accommodation Apartments in Nairobi, Kenya
19. La Maison Royale South C
20. Ckey Accommodations
Additional Info: Meeting location: Your preferred hotel within Nairobi
Pick up Time:6:00am
Itinerary
Nairobi-Old moses camp
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Mount Kenya
Depart Nairobi at 6:30am
Road trip to Sirimon gate and have a picnic lunch before entry. The
hike start from the Sirimon Park gate (2660m). From the gate, 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 evening tea, moutain enternainment dinner and overnight
stay. This is a gentle trek that takes 3-4 hrs gaining an elevation of
680m. From Old Moses camp you can see the summits of Batian and Nelion
peaks
Duration: 20 minutes
Old moses-shipton camp
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Mount Kenya
After a heavy breakfast, Hike to Shipton’s camp (4200m ), 17kms (6 to
8 hrs hike) through Likii Valley mid morning After a water break,
continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right
contouring through the Moorland and crossing Likii North River and
Mackinders Valley, a great day of scenery and magical photo shoots.
There are killer & panaromic views of the peaks from the view point. A
nourishing lunch will be served by the Likii River and continue to
Shiptons camp at 4200m Evening tea, snacks, dinner and overnight stay.
This camp is a surreal setting below the towering
Duration: 20 minutes
shipton camp-Lenana peak-old moses camp
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Mount Kenya
Kick off @ 2:00am the hike takes 3-4 hrs. The climb starts on frozen
scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling.
With good Moon you barely need a torch. Without Moon, then the
pollution- free sky bangs on the ground giving you a good view of the
stars like nowhere else on Earth. Reach point Lenana (4985m) followed
by Hoisting of the Africa Outdoors Flag & photo session on sunrise.
Descend to Shipton Camp for breakfast, heading back to Old Moses camp.
Lunch will be served by the Likii River on the way back to Old Moses
camp for overnight stay.
Evening tea snacks & dinner will served.
there after, have last night full of fun & joy in Mt Kenya.
Duration: 30 minutes
Nanyuki-Nairobi
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Mount Kenya
The last day on the mountain After breakfast, descend through the rain
forest to Sirimon Park Gate for our transport to Nanyuki and
thereafter to Nairobi
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
