4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Package – Point Lenana (4,985m) | Sirimon Route
4 days climbing Mount Kenya via the Sirimon route to point Lenana (4985m) with Volcano Mountain Expeditions guide is the most rewarding way to experience Mount Kenya in 4 days.
Overview
- Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Destination: Mount Kenya National Park
- Route: Sirimon Route
- Summit: Point Lenana (4,985m)
- Tour Type: Mount Kenya Hiking Tour
- Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
This Mount Kenya trek takes you through multiple ecological zones including forest, moorland, and alpine terrain, making it one of the most scenic climbing Mt Kenya packages available.
4 days Mount Kenya is preferably for the technically fit persons who may not require acclimatizing day.
Trip Highlights
- Summit Point Lenana (4,985m) – the most accessible peak on Mount Kenya
- Experience sunrise at the summit
- Trek through Mount Kenya National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore diverse vegetation zones from rainforest to alpine
- Enjoy panoramic views of valleys, glaciers, and peaks
- High success rate via the Sirimon route
Who This Mount Kenya Tour Is For
Perfect for:
- Travelers searching for a short Mount Kenya climbing package (4 days)
- Fit beginners and experienced hikers
- Adventure travelers visiting Kenya
- Those looking for a Mount Kenya hiking tour with limited time
Not ideal for:
- Low fitness individuals
- Travelers needing slow acclimatization
- Luxury-focused tourists
What You’ll Do During This Mount Kenya Climb
During this Mount Kenya trek, you will:
- Hike through rainforest and bamboo zones
- Cross rivers and valleys within Mount Kenya National Park
- Trek across moorlands with unique alpine vegetation
- Sleep in high-altitude camps (3,300m to 4,200m)
- Attempt a night summit to Point Lenana
- Watch sunrise from one of Africa’s highest trekking peaks
Itinerary – 4 Days Mount Kenya Climb (Sirimon Route)
Day 1: Nairobi/Nanyuki/Old Moses camp
Departure from Nairobi at 0800 hrs from your hotel and transfer to Nanyuki arriving after 3 hours. Later transfer to Sirimon gate (2650m) and hike to Old Moses camp for overnight (3300m), 3 to 4 hrs hikes (9kms). Old Moses camp is where you acclimatize as you also come across different vegetation.
Day 2: Old Moses/Shipton’s camp 4200m
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley. From the valley, there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m overnight (6 to 8 hrs. hikes)
Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hrs, for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight
Day 4: Judamaier Camp (Old Moses) / Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle to Nanyuki town for lunch thereafter transfer back to Nairobi
Offers for This Mount Kenya Climbing Package
- Free Mount Kenya packing checklist
- Free altitude preparation guide
- Free consultation before your Mount Kenya tour
Included:
- Professional guides and porters
- Park entry fees for Mount Kenya National Park
- Meals during the trek
- Transport from Nairobi
FAQ – Mount Kenya Climbing
Climbing Mount Kenya to Point Lenana is non-technical but physically demanding due to altitude.
Yes, fit beginners can complete this Mount Kenya hiking tour.
- January to March
- July to October
Prices vary depending on group size, route, and services included.
Point Lenana (4,985m) is the highest trekking peak, while Batian and Nelion require technical climbing
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