Mount Kenya Sirimon Trek five Days, Kenya

The Sirimon Track, one of the finest approaches to the peak area. The Sirimon Track offers some of the best views of the main peaks, with a gradual climb which can be done leisurly. We traverse the mountain by ascending the Sirimon Track and descending the Naro Moru Track.

1st Day

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the mountain trek. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon you are driven to the Sirimon Gate and then to roadhead at 11000 ft. An easy walk in the afternoon to help acclimatization.

Overnight Judmaier Camp (11000ft) in hight altitude mountain tents

2nd Day

Ascend the Sirimon Track to Liki North Valley and Camp overnight in this beautiful little valley below the subsidiary peaks of Tereri and Sendeyo, two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks (13000ft)

3rd Day

Climb out of the North Valley and into the MacKinder Valley, one of the broadest valleys on the mountain, with many giant groundsels. Camp at the head of the MacKinder Valley, just below the main peaks Batian and Nelion (14000ft)

4th Day

Alpine ascent of the third highest peak, Pt. Lenana (16355 ft). On route up north vache little used by tourists. Four hours of stiff walking to the summit. Then descent to Taleki Valley on the opposite side of the main peaks, to MacKinders Camp for a good night’s rest (13900 ft)

5th Day

Descend to the Met. Station (road-head)    on the Naro Moru Track and then back to the lodge.