6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
6 Days Mount Kenya Trek on the Sirimon Route
A guided Mount Kenya journey with a Nairobi arrival night, a Sirimon ascent, an acclimatisation day and a conditional attempt on Point Lenana before descending by the same route.
- Wildlife Safari Private Journey
- Private Safari 4x4 Vehicle
- Expert Guide English Speaking
- All Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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01 Overview
Safari Overview
- Duration 6 days / 5 nights
- Destination Mount Kenya National Park
- Starts / ends Nairobi → Mount Kenya
- Safari style Private safari
- Accommodation Essential · Signature · Premium · Comfort
- Best for Nairobi, Mount Kenya
- Difficulty Challenging
A guided Mount Kenya journey with a Nairobi arrival night, a Sirimon ascent, an acclimatisation day and a conditional attempt on Point Lenana before descending by the same route.
The program includes basic shared mountain accommodation and a dedicated trekking team. City room upgrades do not change the facilities available at the mountain camps. Confirm the final transfer endpoint and any post-trek night before booking flights.
Each day below has its own detailed program. Arrival times, activity order and meal arrangements are coordinated with your confirmed travel dates. Wildlife and weather remain variable.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi & Transfer to Your Hotel
- Day 2: Drive to Sirimon Gate & Trek to Old Moses Camp
- Day 3: Trek through Mackinder Valley to Shipton’s Camp
- Day 4: Acclimatisation Walk above Shipton’s Camp & Afternoon Rest
- Day 5: Climb Point Lenana at Sunrise & Descend to Old Moses
- Day 6: Descend to Sirimon Gate & Travel Back toward Nairobi
02 Itinerary
6 Days Mount Kenya Trek on the Sirimon Route: Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi & Transfer to Your Hotel - Main destination
- Nairobi
- Meals
- Breakfast
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, complete immigration and collect your luggage before meeting your local representative in the arrivals area. Transfer to your Nairobi hotel, where you can check in and settle into your room after your journey.
The rest of the day is free to rest at the hotel. Enjoy a quiet afternoon in the lounge or gardens, or use the hotel facilities if you arrive early enough. Your safari briefing introduces the route, the next morning’s departure and the places you will visit with your guide.
Meet your mountain representative for a trek briefing and equipment check. Review the Sirimon route, luggage arrangements and departure time before dinner and an overnight stay in Nairobi.
Meal plan: Breakfast only where included in the confirmed arrival-night booking; lunch and dinner at own expense unless quoted.
Where you stay
- Essential (Budget)
- Signature (High-end)
- Premium (Luxury)
- Comfort (Mid-range)
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Day 2: Drive to Sirimon Gate & Trek to Old Moses Camp - Main destination
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast in Nairobi, meet your mountain team and drive toward Nanyuki on the western side of Mount Kenya. Stop for the trek briefing and final preparations before continuing to Sirimon Gate, at approximately 2,640 metres.
Complete the park formalities and begin walking through montane forest. Follow the trail steadily uphill, looking for birds and changes in vegetation as the forest gives way to bamboo and more open highland scenery. The guides set a manageable pace, with breaks along the way.
Continue to Old Moses Camp at around 3,300 metres, allowing approximately three to four hours of walking from the gate. Have lunch as arranged by the mountain team during the day, then settle into the basic shared mountain accommodation.
Enjoy an early dinner and a briefing about tomorrow’s longer walk before resting for the night.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Where you stay
- Essential (Budget)
- Signature (High-end)
- Premium (Luxury)
- Comfort (Mid-range)
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Day 3: Trek through Mackinder Valley to Shipton’s Camp - Main destination
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at Old Moses, begin the trek toward Shipton’s Camp. Walk across open moorland and cross the Ontulili River, following the Sirimon trail into higher, more exposed mountain country.
Continue toward Mackinder Valley, where giant groundsels and lobelias add distinctive shapes to the landscape. Your guide will set a steady pace and stop regularly for water, photographs and rest as you gain altitude.
Take a packed lunch along the route, then continue up the valley with views of the surrounding ridges and, in clear weather, the main peaks of Mount Kenya. Allow around seven hours of trekking, with the actual duration depending on the group’s pace and conditions.
Reach Shipton’s Camp at approximately 4,200 metres. Settle into the shared hut accommodation, have a warm dinner and rest after the day’s ascent.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Where you stay
- Essential (Budget)
- Signature (High-end)
- Premium (Luxury)
- Comfort (Mid-range)
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Day 4: Acclimatisation Walk above Shipton’s Camp & Afternoon Rest - Main destination
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast at Shipton’s Camp before setting out on a short acclimatisation walk with your mountain guide. Carry a light daypack and walk gradually above camp, gaining some height without making a major transfer to a new overnight base.
Pause to look across the valley and surrounding peaks, with time for photographs when the clouds clear. Your guide chooses the route and turning point according to the group’s condition and the weather, then leads you back down to camp.
Return for lunch and spend the afternoon resting. Prepare your warm layers, head torch, drinking water and daypack for the early summit attempt, and review the plan with your guide.
Have an early dinner and settle into your bunk at Shipton’s Camp. Tonight’s early rest prepares you for the longest and most demanding day of the trek.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Where you stay
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Day 5: Climb Point Lenana at Sunrise & Descend to Old Moses - Main destination
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake before dawn for a hot drink and a light snack, then begin the climb toward Point Lenana with your guide. Walk by head torch over rocky ground, moving slowly and taking short breaks as the trail gains height.
If weather and the group’s condition allow, reach Point Lenana at approximately 4,984 metres around sunrise. Take time to enjoy the high mountain views and photographs before beginning the descent. The final decision to continue to the summit rests with your mountain guide.
Descend carefully to Shipton’s Camp for breakfast and a rest. Collect your remaining belongings, then continue down through Mackinder Valley toward Old Moses, stopping for lunch as arranged by the team.
Arrive at Old Moses after a long day on the mountain. Enjoy dinner, warm up and rest overnight in the shared camp accommodation.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Where you stay
- Essential (Budget)
- Signature (High-end)
- Premium (Luxury)
- Comfort (Mid-range)
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Day 6: Descend to Sirimon Gate & Travel Back toward Nairobi - Main destination
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at Old Moses Camp, begin the final descent along the Sirimon trail. Walk from the open highland vegetation back into forest, with your guide keeping the group together on the downhill sections.
Allow around three hours to reach Sirimon Gate, where the trekking stage ends. Complete the exit formalities and meet the vehicle for the journey toward Nanyuki.
Enjoy lunch in or near Nanyuki and say farewell to the mountain team. Continue with the onward road transfer to Nairobi as confirmed in your booking, passing farms and towns as you return to the city.
Arrive at your agreed drop-off point. An additional hotel night or airport transfer is included only when specified in your final arrangements.
Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch; dinner at own expense unless quoted.
Where you stay
- Essential (Budget)
- Signature (High-end)
- Premium (Luxury)
- Comfort (Mid-range)
03 Rates
Safari rates 2027-2029
From US$ 2,435 per person
Indicative per person. Season, group size and lodge style change the total — your quotation confirms current rates.
Low season (March–May; 1 November–19 December)
| Accommodation | 2 persons | 4 persons | 6 persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential (Budget) | US$ 2,611 | US$ 2,401 | US$ 2,435 |
| Comfort (Mid-range) | On request | On request | On request |
| Premium (Luxury) | On request | On request | On request |
| Signature (High-end) | On request | On request | On request |
Mid season (February, June and October)
| Accommodation | 2 persons | 4 persons | 6 persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential (Budget) | US$ 2,913 | US$ 2,666 | US$ 2,691 |
| Comfort (Mid-range) | On request | On request | On request |
| Premium (Luxury) | On request | On request | On request |
| Signature (High-end) | On request | On request | On request |
High season (January, July–September; 20–31 December)
| Accommodation | 2 persons | 4 persons | 6 persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential (Budget) | US$ 2,873 | US$ 2,615 | US$ 2,641 |
| Comfort (Mid-range) | On request | On request | On request |
| Premium (Luxury) | On request | On request | On request |
| Signature (High-end) | On request | On request | On request |
* Indicative costs per person. Park fees, season and final lodge selection are confirmed in your quotation.
04 Activities
Safari activities
Game viewing is the core of this itinerary. Optional extras are quoted separately and depend on season, permits and availability. Individual species and river crossings are never guaranteed.
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Included
Game drives
Scheduled wildlife drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide.
View activity -
Included
Wildlife photography
Time in the field for landscape and wildlife photography. Sightings are never guaranteed.
View activity -
Optional
Optional extras
Balloon flights, cultural visits and other extras can be added when available and are quoted separately.
Additional information
Plan This Safari
Accommodation categories
Essential prioritises private facilities and practical value on hotel and lodge safaris. Comfort adds selected room or service improvements. Premium focuses on upgraded rooms, camps or distinctive stays. Signature is designed and priced individually. These are product categories rather than official hotel star ratings.
Accommodation names are proposed options, subject to availability. A repeated hotel across categories requires a written room or service distinction before an upgrade is sold. A missing source property is shown on request. Signature options may change travel time, access fees or the pace of the route and require a separate quotation.
On Mount Kenya, Essential refers to the published hut-based expedition format. Comfort, Premium and Signature are bespoke proposals for city accommodation and expedition support; the mountain hut facilities remain shared unless a separately permitted camping arrangement is confirmed. No luxury mountain lodge is promised.
Booking your journey
Send your dates, number and ages of travellers, preferred category, room configuration and any mobility or dietary requirements through SafariTripsToKenya.com. Adventure in the Wild Safaris will prepare a date-specific quotation and confirm the hotels, included activities, payment terms and cancellation conditions before booking.
Wildlife sightings, weather and any river crossings cannot be guaranteed. The quotation confirms hotels, activities and meals for your dates.
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