Mount Kenya: Sirimon Route Ascent
Mount Kenya, Point Lenana · Central Highlands · Nov 6–9, 2026
A 4-day trek up the Sirimon route to Point Lenana (4,985m), summiting for sunrise. Porters and cook included, acclimatisation built into the schedule. This is a proper mountain trip, not a day hike.
Duration
4 days
Group size
4–10 people
Spots left
3
Category
Hiking
Meeting point: Sirimon Gate, Nanyuki (own transport to the gate)
Getting to the meeting point is on you. Transport during the trip is only included if it’s listed under What’s included below.
Trip highlights
- ●Summit sunrise at Point Lenana
- ●Full porter and cook support
- ●Acclimatisation day built into the route
- ●Small group capped at 10 climbers
The route
Day by day, stop by stop. Leaders can add a real photo per stop once photo uploads go live.
Sirimon Gate to Old Moses Camp
Gentle ascent through moorland, arrive camp at 3,300m for the night.
Old Moses to Shipton's Camp
Longer day crossing the Mackinder Valley, acclimatisation walk in the afternoon.
Summit day
Pre-dawn start for Point Lenana summit at sunrise, descend to Old Moses Camp.
Descent to gate
Final descent to Sirimon Gate, transfer back to Nairobi.
What’s included
- Park entry and camping fees
- Professional guide, porters, and cook
- All meals on the mountain
- Camping equipment (tents, mats)
Not included
- Transport to/from Naro Moru gate
- Sleeping bag rental (available, KES 1,500)
- Tips for guide, cook, and porters
- Personal hiking gear and clothing
Cancellation policy
- •Full refund if you cancel 14+ days before departure.
- •50% refund if you cancel 7–13 days before departure.
- •No refund inside 7 days of departure.
- •Full refund any time if the leader cancels or the trip doesn't hit minimum numbers.
Traveller reviews
5.0(2)Grace A.
5.019 May 2026
Peter paced the group perfectly. Nobody got altitude sick. Summit sunrise was worth every step.
Samuel T.
5.02 March 2026
Best-organised mountain trip I've been on. Porters had everything sorted before we even reached camp.