Come touch the sky – climbing at 5199 meters above sea level, mount Kenya is the second tallest Mountain in Africa. The Mountain has four secondary peaks that sit at the head of the U-shaped glacial valleys. With its rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle slopes, Mount Kenya is one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa. The evolution and ecology of its afro-alpine flora also provide an outstanding example of ecological processes.
Join Fat Rhinos Tours and Travel hiking team as we explore Mt. Kenya via Serimon Route. The hike takes 4 days via Sirimon route which is the easiest route to Point Lenana standing at 4985 meters 3rd highest Peak of the Mountain.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: NAIROBI – OLD MOSES. Depart Nairobi at 0700Hrs and drive to Mount Kenya Sirimon Gate via Nanyuki Town. This journey will take about 5 hours. Upon arrival at the park you will be served with picnic lunch and thereafter park entry formalities.The park gate stands at an elevation of 2660 meters above sea level. Our 4 hours trek to Old Moses starts at the park entry and aiming at an elevation of 3300M. Arrive Old Moses in time for tea/coffee and snacks. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses.
Day 2: OLD MOSES – SHIPTONS. We rise early for breakfast and thereafter, we start our trek to Shiptons Camp. The trek takes between 7 to 8 hours. Lunch will be served on the way at Mackinders Valley lunch point. This trek provides great photographic opportunities of the different sceneries. Arrive Shiptons Camp late in the evening for tea/coffee and snack. Shiptons Camp stands at an Elevation of 4200 M. Dinner and overnight at Shiptons.
Day 3: SHIPTONS – LENANAN PEAK (SUMMITTING) – OLD MOSES. On this day we rise early at 0200HRS for breakfast and thereafter begin our hike to point Lenana. The hike starts on a frozen scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. Reach point Lenana (4985M) at Sunrise for photo session. This will take few minutes because of the altitude before we descend to the Shiptons for breakfast and thereafter embark on our trek back to Old Moses Camp. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses.
Day 4: OLD MOSES CAMP – NAIROBI. After a lazy morning, we check out and embark on our journey back to Nairobi.
COSTS:
E.A CITIZENS
Group size 1-2pax (USD450 PP)
Group size 3-5pax (USD360 PP)
Group size 6-20pax (USD320 PP)
RESIDENTS
Group size 1-2pax (USD550 PP)
Group size 3-5pax (USD500 PP)
Group size 6-20pax (USD420 PP)
NON RESIDENTS
Group size 1-2pax (USD780 PP)
Group size 3-5pax (USD680 PP)
Group size 6-20pax (USD620 PP)
COST INCLUSIONS:
1. Accommodation (huts)
2. Meals (B, L, D)
3. Transfer to and from the mountain
4. All park entry fees
5. Services of a cook/cooks
6. Services of a porter/porters
7. Services of a guide with paramedic background
COST EXCLUDES:
1. LAUNDRY
2. SLEEPING BAGS
3. BEVERAGES
4. CLIMBING GEARS
5. PERSONAL ITEMS
