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Mount
Kenya Climbing Safaris
KGTMK 02 - 6
Days Sirimo Route - Chogoria Route
Sirimon Route
Mount Kenya, at an altitude of 5199 [17058ft] the
country's highest mountain, has its higher slope
permanently covered in snow and ice, even though it
sits astride the equator.
The National park comprises the mountain above the
320m [10,500ft] contour plus two salients astride
the Naro moru and the Sirimon routes.
The mountain consist of three peaks the Batian [the
highest] Nelion and Lenana. Of these peaks, the
original hard center core is all that remains; the
bulk of the volcano has been eroded away with time.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Depart from Nairobi at 09:00hrs and proceed towards
the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya. Cross the Equator and
arrive at Nanyuki hotel in time for Lunch. Relax and
enjoy the excellent facilities and magnificent
scenery.
Day 2:
Morning spent sorting and organizing personal
equipment for the mountain trek. After lunch we
drive to Sirimon Gate and then to road head at
11,000 ft. An easy walk in the afternoon to help
acclimatization. Overnight Judmaier camp. Here we
spend the night in high altitude mountain tents.
Day 3:
After Break we ascend the Sirimon Track to Liki
North Valley and spend the night camped in this
beautiful little valley below subsidiary peaks of
Teleki and Sendeyo, two ancient parasitic vents of
the main peaks. Overnight stay in Liki North
Valley,13,000 ft.
Day 4:
Climb out of the North Valley and in to the
Mackinder’s valley, on the broadest valleys of Mt.
Kenya. We camp at the head of the Mackinder’s
Valley, just below the main peaks of Batian and
Nelion. 14,000ft.
Day 5:
Make an alpine ascent of the third highest peak,
point Lenana (16,355 ft). This route up the north
face is little used by tourists. Four hours of stiff
walking to the summit. Descend to the Teleki Valley
on the opposite side of the main peaks, to
Mackinders Camp. Overnight Teleki Valley (13,000
ft.)
Day 6:
After breakfast, leisurely drive back to Nairobi,
arriving at around mid-day.
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