BTMKC002:5 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon Route
Day 1: Mountain Rock Lodge
Lunch and Dinner
Transfer from Nairobi in the morning, arriving
at base camp for lunch
Nature walk lasting 3-4 hours through the
forest to the MauMau Caves, former hideout for
Kenya's pre-independence guerilla fighters who
battled their British colonial masters
Dinner and overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge/
Budget Hotel
Day 2: Old Moses Hut (3,000m)
Old Moses Hut
Full Board
Depart at 10am for transfer to Sirimon Park
Gate
Hike through montane forest, bamboo and
rosewood up to the Old Moses Hut, gaining 700m
in elevation in 3-4 hours
Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Hut
Day 3: Shipton's Hut
Shiptons Hut
Full Board
Depart early and ascend through moorlands,
taking in the stunning scenery and strange flora
along the way
Trek through Mackinder Valley and take a brief
stop for lunch and to appreciate the views of
the main peaks
Gain 900m in altitude in approximately 7 hours
Dinner and overnight at Shipton's Hut (4,200m)
Day 4: Summit at Point Lenana
Shiptons Hut
Full Board
Pre-dawn attempt at the summit begins at 3am.
Hike 3-4 hours to reach Point Lenana, at an
elevation of 4985m, in time to watch the sunrise
Take in the stunning views, sometimes even of
Mount Kilimanjaro miles to the south on a very
clear day
Descend back to Shipton's Camp for breakfast
and a day of rest and relaxation
Dinner and overnight at Shipton's Camp
Day 5: Nairobi
Bed and Breakfast
Descend to Sirimon gate for vehicle pick-up
and transfer back to Nairobi
INCLUDED
Transport to & from the mountain ex Nairobi
(Shuttle Bus
Porters, Guide & Cooks Fee
Three meals a day whilst on the mountain
All hut & camping fees
All park entry fees
Certificate of achievement
NOT INCLUDED
Tipping to the guide usd $ 15 per day ,
porters usd $ 7 per day, cooks usd $1 0 per
day
Personal climbing gear - clothings & rucksack
Personal travel insurance
Beverages & mineral water
Items of personal nature.
MOUNTAIN GEAR CHECK-LIST
A Racksack For Your Equipments - To Be Carried
By Porters
Sleeping Bag [Mountain Type],
Hiking, or Climbing Boots ,Camp Shoes,
Trainers Not Sandals
Socks. 2 Thin Polypro Type For Quick Drying, 4
Thick Wind Pants, Wind shirts
High Gaiters, Warm Pants [Fleece], Jacket Or
Pullover, 1 Rain Parka
2 Underwears,1 Hiking Shirt, Long Sleeve, 1
Bandanna
1 Warm Hat, 1 Hiking Shorts, Pants ,Balaclava,
Fleece Neck Warmer
Headlamp, Bulb, Batteries, First Aid Kit,
Pocketknife ,Sunglasses, Snow
Goggles ,Water Purification Tablets
Toiletry Item, Plus Sunblock, Lipsalve And
Moisturizer
Walking Stick