Price for 5 Days, 4 Nights Mt Kenya Sirimon Down Narumoru / Rates Per Person
GROUP SIZE PRICE PER PERSON per person when 1 person Travel alone $1,741 per person when 2 persons Travel together $1,500 per person when 3 persons Travel together $1,300 per person when 4 persons Travel together $1,200 per person when 5 persons Travel together $1,100 per person when 6+ persons Travel together $950
5 Days, 4 Nights Mt Kenya Sirimon Down Narumoru
Overview
This 5-day Mount Kenya trek combines the scenic Sirimon Route ascent with the steeper and adventurous Naro Moru Route descent. The Sirimon Route offers gentle slopes, beautiful forests, and moorland views, while Naro Moru provides a faster descent and passes through the famous Vertical Bog.
With professional mountain guides, porters, and well-paced acclimatization, this trek offers a thrilling high-altitude experience to Point Lenana (4,985m)—the third-highest peak on Mount Kenya. Ideal for adventurers looking for a shorter but rewarding challenge.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Depart Nairobi early and drive to Sirimon Gate (2,650m). After park formalities and lunch, begin your 3–4 hour hike through the forest and heather zone to Old Moses Camp, gaining 700 meters in elevation.
Distance: 9km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Old Moses Mountain Hut
Trek across the scenic Moorland zone, passing Liki and Mackinder Valleys. Watch out for wildlife such as rock hyrax, sunbirds, and possibly even eland. Arrive at Shipton’s Camp, situated below towering peaks and glaciers.
Distance: 14km | Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Shipton’s Camp
Spend the day at Shipton’s to acclimatize. Take a short acclimatization hike to Obsidian Tarn or the base of Point Lenana and return. This rest day is vital for a successful summit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Shipton’s Camp
Start the climb to Point Lenana at around 3:00 am. Reach the summit by sunrise for unforgettable views over Mt. Kenya and, on clear days, even Kilimanjaro. Descend via the steep Naro Moru Route, passing the Vertical Bog, and continue down to Met Station.
Distance: 20km | Hiking Time: 10–12 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Met Station Camp
After breakfast, complete the descent through the forest zone to Naro Moru Gate. Transfer back to Nairobi with a lunch stop en route, arriving by late afternoon.
Distance: 9km | Hiking Time: 2–3 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Includes & Excludes
The Cost Includes
- Professional mountain guide, cook, and porters
- All park entrance and camping fees
- 4 nights’ accommodation in mountain huts or tents
- All meals during the trek
- Transfers to/from Nairobi and Mount Kenya gates
- Drinking water during the trek
The Cost Excludes
- Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, boots, etc.)
- Hotel stay in Nairobi before/after the climb (available on request)
- Tips and gratuities for the crew
- Travel insurance
- Rescue and evacuation costs
- Additional snacks or drinks