The 3-day Mount Kenya trek via the Sirimon Route is the fastest and most direct path to summit Point Lenana (4,985m / 16,355ft).
Itinerary Overview
- Day 1: Nairobi to Old Moses Camp (3,300m)
- Drive from Nairobi north through Nanyuki (with a stop at the Equator line) to Sirimon Gate (2,650m).
- Hike 9 km (3–4 hours) through forest and moorland zones to Old Moses Camp.
- Elevation gain: ~650m to 740m.
- Day 2: Old Moses Camp (3,300m) to Shipton’s Camp (4,200m)
- Trek 14 to 17 km (6–8 hours) through the scenic heath and afroalpine moorland zones.
- Pass Mackinder’s Valley alongside giant groundsels and lobelias.
- Elevation gain: ~900m.
- Day 3: Summit Day (Point Lenana, 4,985m) and Return to Nairobi
- Start a pre-dawn push at 3:00 AM to reach Point Lenana for the sunrise.
- Descend back past Old Moses Camp, then transfer by vehicle back to Nairobi.
- Total trekking/descent distance: 21–25 km.
Key Logistics & Requirements
- Fitness Level: Highly demanding due to a rapid elevation gain of over 2,300 meters in 48 hours. Recommended only for experienced high-altitude trekkers.
- Guides & Crew: Independent hiking is restricted; you must use a certified guide or guiding company, typically supported by porters and a cook (explore private packages via local operators like Mount Kenya Climbing Tours).
- Best Time to Go: January to March and July to October are the optimal, drier months.
Included
- Transfers from Nairobi and back .
- Accommodation in huts, camps or bandas.
- Rescue fee
- Guide, cook and porters services.
- All Park entrance fees.
- Treated water on the trek.
Excluded
- Accommodation not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips.
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Travel Insurance.