Kenya
Mount Kenya climb Sirimon – Chogoria Route
Mt. Kenya was considered sacred to these tribes. To the Kikuyu, who called the mountain, Kirinyaga (meaning White Mountain), it was the home of their god, Ngai.
Only tribal elders were allowed onto the mountain and the dead were buried facing the summit. The Kamba called the mountain Kee Nyaa (meaning Place of the Ostrich), from which the English name of the mountain (and the country) were probably derived. It was also sacred to the Maasai because they believe this is where the first Maasai couple descended with their cattle..".
| Destination | Mount Kenya |
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| Duration | 5 Days |
| Tour Type | Climbing, Hiking, Trekking |
| Group Size | No size limit |
| Tour Guides Language: | English |
| Starting Point: | Moshi / Nairobi |
| Ending Point: | Nairobi / Moshi |
Day By Day Itineraries
Pick up in Nairobi, drive to Nanyuki town, The Sirimon Park gate (2650m). From the gate, we trek up through magnificent montane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek Kili Step 2 Safaris takes 3 – 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.!
Meals: L,D.
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction crossing Liki North River and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley and to Shipton’s camp, 14kms 5 hrs walk.
Meals: L,B,D.
You will be woken up at 230pm, The climb takes 3 -4 hrs and to add to the exhilaration, Mt. Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. Enjoy Picture Moments and Descend to Minto’s hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya bandas 8hrs walk.
Meals: B,L,D.
After breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet vehicle for transfer to Chogoria town and further to Nairobi arriving by 17:00hrs..
Meals: B,L,D.
After breakfast Hike to Shipton’s camp (4200m) through Liki and Mackinder’s valley for overnight (6 to 8 hrs hikes) 17.
Meals: L,B,D.
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