5 Days Up And Down Sirimon Route Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival Nairobi

  (Recommended for unseasoned high altitude trekkers as it offers maximum chances of acclimatization, guaranteeing successful ascent to the summit.
  
  From Shipton’s, you skirt the high peaks to the east, bypassing Kami and Two-tarn huts as you marvel at the splendid view of the rocky towers, tarns and suspended glaciers of the west face of Batian peak to attempt the summit from Mackinders camp in the Teleki valley and eventually descending through the Sirimon.)
  
  Transfer from Nairobi to Alliance Naromoru River Lodge for lunch. Then on to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). On completion of park entry formalities, have picnic lunch then begin a 3-4 hour hike through forest.
  
  Ascend 700m bypassing 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).

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• Day 2 : Shiptons Camp

  After an early breakfast commence a 6-7 hour trek to Shipton’s camp. The hike is awesome but a good test on individual endurance on the mountain as you cover a 900m. ascent in 6-7 hours.
  
  The moorland walk takes you across hills and valleys in the sprawling moorlands where you see several unique and interesting plants and animals including the Giant groundsels and lobelias and the mountain hyrax.
  
  Dinner and overnight at Shiptons Camp (4200m).

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• Day 3 : Hausberg valley

  Departing at 0800hrs ascend the Hausberg col (4700m) then descend steeply to Hausberg valley and Oblong tarns before making a further steep ascent, crossing huge boulders via Two Tarn on the way to Mackinder’s camp (4,300m) which is located along the Naromoru route within the Teleki Valley.
  
  Dinner and overnight at Mackinder’s Camp (4300m).

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• Day 4 : Lenana (4985m)

  Leaving the camp at 0300hrs you hike up the steep scree slopes and glacier to Point Lenana (4985m), the hikers summit.
  
  It is planned that you arrive in time to witness the African Sun rising over the equator,reflect its golden glow on the Majestic peaks of Batian and Nelion.
  
  Later descend to Shipton’s camp (4200m) for breakfast then relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at Shipton’s Camp (4200m).

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• Day 5 : Departure

  Have early breakfast before your descend to Sirimon roadhead (2600m) in 4-5 hours, from where you connect the vehicle for transfer back to Alliance Naromoru River Lodge for a hot shower and lunch then return to Nairobi.

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Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)

Package Start From

• Nairobi, Kenya, Africa

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