Overview
This 4-day Mt Kenya hike via the Sirimon Route is ideal for beginners and first-time hikers. The route is gradual, scenic, and offers excellent acclimatization, making it the safest way to reach Point Lenana (4,985m) without technical climbing.
📍 Route: Sirimon Route
⛰️ Summit: Point Lenana (4,985m)
🧗 Difficulty: Moderate – Beginner Friendly
🕒 Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
🧗♂️ Technical Climbing: None
📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Sirimon Gate – Old Moses Camp
Distance: 9 km
Altitude: 2,650m → 3,300m
Overnight at Old Moses Camp.
Day 2: Old Moses Camp – Shipton’s Camp
Distance: 14 km
Altitude: 3,300m → 4,200m
Overnight at Shipton’s Camp.
Day 3: Summit Point Lenana – Old Moses Camp
Early morning summit for sunrise, then descend to Old Moses Camp.
Day 4: Old Moses Camp – Sirimon Gate
Descend and transfer back to Nanyuki or Nairobi.
✔ Included
KWS park fees
Professional Mt Kenya guide
Porters & cook
Mountain hut accommodation
All meals on the mountain
Transport to and from the trailhead
❌ Not Included
Personal hiking gear
Tips
Personal insurance
🎯 Why Choose This Trip
✔ Best Mt Kenya route for beginners
✔ High summit success rate
✔ No technical climbing required