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Mountain
Climbing Kenya
MOUNT KENYA
4 DAYS Sirimon – Naro Moru Crossover
This is the most common traverse on Mt.
Kenya. Unless preferred, camping is not
necessary as accommodation is available in
mountain huts throughout the trip. Although
the trip offers reasonably good chances of
reaching the summit, those who may not
manage the challenge can cross over via the
easier summit circuit trail and join up with
other hikers at the Mackinder's Camp or
consider adding on a day at Shipton's 4200m
to acclimatize better ahead of the summit.
Day 1:
An early morning transfer will be arranged
from Nairobi to Mount Kenya.
Enjoy a leisurely drive as you pass through
pineapple plantations and fertile vegetation
lands
Arrive at Naro Moru River Lodge in time for
lunch. In the afternoon a transfer will be
arranged to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). On
completion of park entry formalities, begin
a 3-4 hour hike through forest. Ascend 700m
through the bamboo, rosewood and heather
zones to Old Moses camp. The forest and
bamboo are home to hundreds of buffaloes,
elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird
species. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses
Camp (3300m)
Day 2:
A long 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 at Shipton's
Hut (4200m)
Day 3:
Pre-dawn attempt of the summit starts at
0300hrs and you hike for about 3 hours up
steep scree slopes and across rugged rocks
up to Pt. Lenana (4985m), the hikers'
summit. Then down through Lewis Glacier up
to the Austrian hut to join to the Naromoru
track and descend for 2 hours to Mackinder's
camp for breakfast then have the rest of the
day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at
Mackinder's Camp (4300m)
Day 4:
Leaving early, you gradually descend for 4-5
hours through the moorlands and the lower
vertical bog up to the Met Station, from
where you walk down on a wide dirt road
leading to the Naromoru Park gate (2600m)
where you meet our vehicle. You are then
transferred back to Naro Moru River Lodge
for a hot shower and lunch
A transfer will be arranged to Nairobi.
Enjoy a leisurely drive arriving early
evening with a transfer to Jomo Kenyatta
International Airport to board your flight
back home.
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