Scenic Holiday Trek on Mount Kenya

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic

Group size

1-8 tourists,
over 12 y.o.

Discover Mount Kenya’s most scenic ascent on the drier, breathtaking Sirimon Route. Starting near Nanyuki, this trail leads you through rich forest, open heath, and sweeping ridges toward the summit area offering some of the finest trekking on the mountain. Enjoy excellent access, top-tier bunkhouse facilities, and the perfect blend of challenge and beauty.

In just four days, hike from the forested slopes of Old Moses Camp to the dramatic Mackinders Valley, greet the sunrise from Point Lenana, and descend through lush rainforest. For the best experience, add an optional acclimatization night in Nanyuki.

Basecamp Tours

Grace C. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English

We are Tour & Travel company based in Nairobi Kenya offering Nairobi Day Tours & Excursion, Safaris, Nairobi Airport Transfers, Multi-day & Extended Tours, Mount Kenya & Kilimanjaro Climbing, Volunteer & Internships Programs.

Tour highlights

Summit Experience at Point Lenana

The highlight of the trek is reaching Point Lenana at sunrise on Day 3

Diverse Ecosystems

The route begins in lush forests and transitions into heathland and moorland

Scenic Ridge Approach

As you climb through the forest and ascend to a wide ridge, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape

Route details

Depart Nairobi at 8 am and travel to Nanyuki town for lunch, which takes approximately 4 hours.

Continue to Sirimon Gate, a 1-hour journey to an elevation of 2440m. From the gate, follow the path as it ascends through the forest, transitioning into heath land after around 3 hours.

After about 3½ hours from the gate, the trail turns right towards Judmier Camp at 3300m, where you will have dinner and spend the night. Meals included: Lunch and Dinner.

Difficulty

Challenging

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Camp Site

3 nights

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Nairobi

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included

accommodation;
meals;
transfer;
guide.

Extras

flights;
tips and personal expenses.

It's important to know

In case of booking cancellation the next policy applies. Tourists will receive a full amount they paid for the reservation in case they cancel more than 35 days in advance of the tour start date. In the event of cancellation within the period of 34 to 16 days before the tour start date - they are entitled to receive 50% of the booking amount. Cancelations made within 15 days before the tour starts will not be entitled to a refund.