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AHV-K 043: 4 Nights 5 Days Mt Kenya Hiking Expedition IN SIRIMON OUT NAROMORU ROUTE / IN NAROMORU OUT SIRIMON - LENANA peak Alt 4985m

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Climbing Options: We are at your service to customize any of our itineraries to suit your needs. You are at liberty to reduce or add a number of night(s), change a hotel (upgrade / downgrade) or change a given routing etc. Feel free to talk to our experienced consultants for your preferred trekking routing. Sirimon Route: Total hiking distance: Approximately 60 kms excluding acclimatization hikes

Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki – Old Moses

Departs: Any day

Hiking time: 4hrs

Distance: Approximately 9kms

Habitat: Montane forest

Transfer from Nairobi to the Sirimon Park gate (alt.2700m). After enjoying our picnic lunch, we begin an acclimatization hike in the tropical forests of Mt. Kenya to arrive at the Old Moses camp (alt.3200m) in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the camp

Day 2: Old Moses – Shiptons

Hiking time: 7hrs

Distance: Approximately 14kms

Habitat: Moorland

After breakfast, start the hike up the moorland vegetation, enjoying the amazing scenery of the Sirimon and Mackinders valleys. Picnic lunches will be served on the way arriving at the Shiptons camp (alt.4200m) in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the camp

Day 3: Shiptons – Simba Col – Oblong Tan

Spend the whole day at the Shiptons with an acclimatization visit to the Simba Col and a possible circuit to Oblong Tan. Dinner and overnight at Shiptons camp

Day 4: Shiptons – Summit – Mackinders – Met Station

Hiking time: 4hrs to Point Lenana Peak, 6hrs to Old Moses

Distance: Approximately 5kms ascent, 23kms descent

Habitat: Stone scree, ice-capped summit and Moorland

Start the attempt at 03h00 of the screech scree to the summit - point Lenana (alt.4985m) which is the highlight of our trip! After taking photos with the sunrise, descend slowly to the Mackinders camp where we will have breakfast, a short rest and then start the trek down to Met station hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Met Station – Naromoru Gate – Nairobi

After breakfast and feeling like achievers and we surely are, it is easy going down enjoying the cool mountain weather. We depart the camp to connect with the transfer vehicle to our onward destination.

Charges Per Person

No Of Pax East Africa Citizens Kenyan Residents (Expatriate) Non Residents
1
KES 58,000
KES 60,400
USD 1,150
2 - 4

KES 45,900

KES 49,900
USD 1,020
5 - 7
KES 43,500
KES 47,500
USD 970
8 - 9
KES 41,500
KES 45,900
USD 900
10 & Above
KES 40,000
KES 44,000
USD 840

Any extra day will cost from KES 5,000 & USD 150 per person for citizen / resident and non resident respectively

Children & Students Rate Policy:

  • Children between 13 - 17 years, 90% of adult rate
  • Children aged 18 years and above, adult rate applies
Deadline for payment: 1 month before departure date

Mode of payment: Cash, M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Cheque, Direct Bank Deposit, Debit / Credit card or Secure Online payment

Cheques in favor of: Afrika Hub Vacations Ltd (Cheque payments should reach us on or before the deadline date)

Kindly note, we accept payment in installments at your convenience so long as the above payment deadline clause is adhered to.

*Booking terms and conditions apply* Please refer to our comprehensive copy of the terms on our website https://www.afrikahubvacations.com/booking-terms-and-conditions/

NB: The above rates are subject to change without notice should necessitating factors dictate. These may be influenced by changes in government policies, intermittent exchange rates among other factors.

Package inclusive of:

  • Return transport to Nanyuki / Naromoru
  • Meals and picnic lunch while on the trek and as reflected in the itinerary
  • Park entry fees
  • Accommodation in mountain bunk hostels, bed and a mattress will be provided
  • Uhf Radio communication / advanced Mountain first Aid Kit
  • Professional services of our English speaking crew

Package exclusive of:

  • Hiking equipment and climbing gear
  • Bottled water
  • Beddings, hire of sleeping bag (charges from KES 600 per bag per night)
  • Any item of personal nature.
  • Medical, travel & personal insurance cover
  • Tips and gratuities for the mountain crew
  • Any other item not mentioned in the inclusive list

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