Sirimon Route - Mount Kenya
Hiking & Trekking Mt Kenya,Mount
kenya climbing route Sirimon out
Chogoria route,Climbing Mt Kenya
climb Sirimon out Chogoria route
5 DAYS SIRIMON via CHOGORIA
transverse
"A Precocious Option"
(Itinerary adjustable to 6,7 or 8
days)
Interesting combination of the two
most scenic routes on Mount Kenya,
from the lush green forests and
U-shaped valleys of Sirimon to the
unique features of the temple,
mushroom rocks and the Gorges Valley
on the Chogoria side. There is also
a marked contrast in micro-climatic
conditions, Chogoria being wetter
and more moist than Sirimon. This
itinerary includes mandatory camping
at Mintos on Day 3 but less
preferred the other nights can be in
the huts that exist along the route.
Detailed Day by Day itinerary
Day 1: Depart at 1000hrs to be
transferred to Sirimon Park gate.
(Clients traveling from Nairobi
should arrive at the lodge latest
1300hrs for a quick lunch and onward
transfer to the Park gate). From
here, hike through montane forest,
bamboo and rosewood up to the
OldMoses Hut, gaining an elevation
range of 700m in 3-4 hours.
Dinner and Overnight
--------------------------------------------------Old
Moses Hut (3300m)
Day 2: A long and rather tiring
day leading to the base of the high
peaks. Today's trek is largely
through the moorlands and the
Mackinder Valley, with good views of
the main peaks and a brief stopover
for picnic lunch. Total walking time
is approx. 7 hours gaining 900m in
altitude.
Dinner and Overnight
------------------------------------------------Shipton's
Hut (4200m)
Day 3: Pre-dawn attempt of the
summit starts at 0300hrs, taking 3-4
hours to reach Pt. Lenana 4985m (the
hikers summit) in time to watch the
sunrise. When the morning skies are
clear, you can see the snow capped
summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro several
miles away to the south. Descend to
Minto's camp for breakfast. Spend
the rest of the day at leisure or
exploring the spectacular Gorges
Valley.
Dinner and Overnight
--------------------------------------------Mintos
campsite (4300m)
Day 4: Leisurely descent along
the left bank of Gorges Valley with
a chance to enjoy the great scenery
of the Temple, mushroom rocks, lakes
etc. You arrive at the Meru Mt Kenya
lodge after a 5-6 hours trek. Picnic
lunch is served enroute.
Dinner and
Overnight-----------------------------------------------
Mt. Kenya Lodge (3000m)
Day 5: Leave at 0700 hrs,
walking down the Chogoria Forest to
meet with our vehicle for transfer
back to Nairobi or the Base Lodge.
Those traveling directly to Nairobi
will arrive by 1700hrs.
Tip: Clients wishing to avoid
the long trek from Old Moses to
Shiptons and the strain it may cause
them can break up the trekking
distance into two phases. On the
first phase, hike up to Likii North
(3900m) in approximately 4hours to
spend the night in tents and proceed
on to Shiptons the following day in
another 4 hours. Alternatively,
clients can hike directly to
Shipton's and spend an extra day
there relaxing or walking around the
peaks for acclimatization. This
would mean adding on an extra day or
two to the regular itinerary. |
