A 6-day trek on Mount Kenya following the Sirimon Route and descending via the Naro Moru Route offers an exhilarating adventure through diverse landscapes, from lush forests to alpine terrain. Here’s an overview of the package from Ride N Fly Travel Kenya:

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Nairobi to Sirimon Gate and Hike to Old Moses Camp (3,300m)

• Morning Transfer: Drive from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate, with a stop for lunch en route.

• Start of Trek: Begin a 3-4 hour hike through montane forest, spotting wildlife like colobus monkeys and bushbucks.

• Accommodation: Overnight at Old Moses Camp (simple mountain huts).

Day 2: Old Moses Camp to Shipton’s Camp (4,200m)

• Trek Duration: 6-7 hours.

• Route: Hike through the moorland and alpine zones, with views of peaks like Lenana and Batian.

• Lunch Stop: Picnic along the way.

• Accommodation:  Overnight  at  Shipton’s  Camp,  with  breathtaking  views  of  Mount

Kenya’s peaks.

Day 3: Acclimatization Day at Shipton’s Camp

• Goal: Allow your body to adjust to the altitude.

• Activities: Take short hikes to higher altitudes and return to camp, enhancing your acclimatization.

• Rest and Preparation: Relax and prepare for the summit attempt.

Day 4: Shipton’s Camp to Point Lenana (4,985m) and Down to Mackinder’s Camp (4,300m)

• Summit Day: Start the hike at 2:30 AM to reach Point Lenana by sunrise.

• Peak Experience: Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Rift Valley, and the surrounding landscapes.

• Descent: Trek down to Mackinder’s Camp for a well-deserved rest.

• Accommodation: Overnight at Mackinder’s Camp.

Day 5: Mackinder’s Camp to Met Station (3,000m)

• Route: Descend through the moorland and forest via the Naro Moru Route.

• Duration: 5-6 hours.

• Accommodation: Overnight at the Meteorological Station (Met Station).

Day 6: Met Station to Naro Moru Gate and Return to Nairobi

• Final Descent: Trek down to Naro Moru Gate.

• Transfer to Nairobi: Drive back to the city, marking the end of your adventure.

What’s Included

• Transport to and from Mount Kenya.

• Park entry fees and camping fees.

• Services of experienced guides, cooks, and porters.

• Accommodation in mountain huts or camps.

• All meals during the trek.

What’s Not Included

• Personal trekking gear (e.g., sleeping bags, boots, and jackets).

• Tips for guides, cooks, and porters.

• Travel insurance.

• Drinks and snacks not included in the meal plan.