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5 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon/narumoru Trekking Tour

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Nanyuki
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Tour Preview The Sirimon Track is one of the finest approaches to the peak area. It offers some of the best views of the main peaks, with a gradual climb that can be done leisurely. We . .
Country: Kenya
City: Nanyuki
Duration: 5 Day(s) - 4 Night(s)
Tour Category: Mountain Climbing Adventures
Departure Date: Thu 01 Jan '99
Package Itinerary

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The Sirimon Track is one of the finest approaches to the peak area. It offers some of the best views of the main peaks, with a gradual climb that can be done leisurely. We traverse the mountain by ascending the Sirimon Track and descending through the Naromoru track, the Camping route.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1. Nairobi – Sirimon gate- Judmaier camp (3,300m).

Depart Nairobi at 0700hrs and be driven to Mount Kenya region -3 hours drive to arrive at Naromoru town by 1000 hrs, where you meet guides and porters. Guides will assist in sorting personal equipment for the mountain trek. Then be driven to the Sirimon Park Gate where you sign in and start a 3hrs hike through the equatorial forest to the camp for overnight (3,300m) Packed lunch is served en route. An easy trek in the afternoon to help acclimatization. Overnight Judmaier Camp (3300m) in the high-altitude mountain tents.

Day 2. Judmaier camp – Liki North camp (3,990m).

After breakfast hike up through Sirimon Track to Likii North Valley through the moorland to Liki North. The camp is set between two beautiful little valleys below the subsidiary peaks of Teleki and Sendejo, two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks. Lunch is served at Lunch point. Overnight in high altitude tents- Full board.

Day 3. Liki North- Shipton's camp (4,300m).

After breakfast trek out of the North Valley and into the Mackinder’s Valley, one of the broadest valleys on the mountain, with many giant groundsels. The camp is set at the head of the Mackinder's Valley, just below the main peaks of Batian and Nelion (4,300m). Overnight at Shiptons Camp in high altitude tents- Full board.

Day 4. Shipton's camp – Pt. Lenana 4985m – Met. Station (3,080).

A pre-dawn start at 0400hrs is made to ensure a successful summit bid and in time for a clear view of the majestic scenery after sunrise. With the help of the guided ascent to the third highest peak ( point Lenana-4985 m, 4- 5 hr), at the peak on a clear day, you can be able to see Uhuru peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro- a few minutes for celebration and photos Then descend down to Teleki Valley on the opposite side of the main peaks, to Mackinder’s Camp for breakfast and rest. Then proceed down to Met. Station for dinner and overnight. (3,080m)

Day 5. Met. Station – Naromoru Park gate – Nairobi

After breakfast depart Met. Station camp and hike through the forest to Naromoru park gate where you find a vehicle waiting and be transferred back to Nairobi or proceed to your next destination. END.

The Tour Includes:

Transfer from Nairobi to Mount Kenya

Transport to Park Gates

Transport from Park Gates to Nairobi or your hotel

Mount Kenya National Park Conservation fees (entry fee)

Mount Kenya National Park compulsory rescue fees

Mount Kenya National Park hut accommodation fees

Mount Kenya National Park trained certified English-speaking guides

Mount Kenya National Park trained certified English-speaking porters

One Porter per person for personal Mountain luggage (maximum 15 kgs)

Mount Kenya National Park trained certified cook/Chef, utensils, cutlery, crockery, etc

All meals while on the mountain Kenya climbing expedition.

Boiled water; tea and coffee with meals

1 basic first Aid kit per group

The Tour Excludes:

Pre & post climb accommodation in Naromoru if required

Any Domestic or International flights

Specialized climbing equipment such as Oxygen cylinders (available at cost)

Travel insurance, Visa, and passport fees

Increases in park fees where applicable

Personal mountain equipment such as sleeping bags, walking poles, mattresses, duffel bags, etc (available at cost)

Metal water bottles, water bladders (please note no soft plastics are permitted on the Mountain)

Tips/gratuities for guide(s), porters & cook

Beverages such as Soda and Alcoholic drinks

Additional unscheduled transfer from park gates to Nairobi or hotel.

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