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Mount Kenya · Private Trek

3 Days Climb Mount Kenya – Sirimon Route, Descent via Naro Moru

A short trek up Mount Kenya’s Sirimon Route to Point Lenana (4,985 m) for sunrise, then down the Naro Moru Route and back to Nairobi the same day.

Duration3 days / 2 nights
Start / EndNairobi
Tour typePrivate trek
SummitPoint Lenana 4,985 m
Best monthsJan – Mar, Jun – Nov
KATO member AS/771
80+ Tripadvisor reviews
TRA licensed
10 years experience

Tour Overview

This three-day trek takes you up Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest mountain, on the Sirimon Route and back down on the Naro Moru Route. You walk through the forest and across the moorland, up the Mackinder Valley to Shipton Camp at the foot of the main peaks, then make an early climb to Point Lenana (4,985 m) for sunrise. After breakfast at Mackinder’s Camp and lunch at Met Station, you drive down to the Naro Moru Gate and back to Nairobi the same day.

Your private trek is led by an experienced guide with a cook and porters. All meals on the trek, park entrance fees and transfers from and back to Nairobi are included.

Tour Highlights

  • Sunrise from Point Lenana (4,985 m)
  • Up the Sirimon Route, down the Naro Moru Route
  • Forest, moorland and the Mackinder Valley
  • High-altitude plants, wildlife and birds
  • Summit and back in Nairobi in 3 days
  • Private guide, cook and porters

Route Map

MOUNT KENYAForestMoorlandNNairobiNanyukiSirimon GateOld MosesShipton CampPoint Lenana4,985 mMackinder's CampMet StationNaro Moru GateNot to scale
  1. NairobiPick-up, drive to Nanyuki and the Sirimon Gate (2,650 m)
  2. Old Moses Camp · 3,300 m1 night · 9 km through the forest
  3. Shipton Camp · 4,200 m1 night · up the Mackinder Valley
  4. Point Lenana · 4,985 mSunrise summit on day 3
  5. Met Station · 3,050 mLunch stop, via Mackinder's Camp
  6. Naro Moru Gate → NairobiDrive back on day 3

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Nairobi to Old Moses Camp (3,300 m)

After breakfast, you are picked up from your Nairobi hotel and driven north to Nanyuki (about 4 hours), where the cook and porters join the team. A further hour’s drive brings you to the Sirimon Gate (2,650 m), where the trek begins. After checking in with the park authorities, you hike through the forest with your guide, cook and porters to Old Moses Camp (3,300 m), arriving in the afternoon.

Distance: 9 km · about 3 hours walking

  • Overnight: Old Moses Camp
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day2

Old Moses Camp to Shipton Camp (4,200 m)

After breakfast, hike across the moorland, looking out for high-altitude plants, wildlife and birds, then up the Mackinder Valley to Shipton Camp (4,200 m) at the foot of Mount Kenya’s main peaks.

Distance: 16 km · about 7 hours walking

  • Overnight: Shipton Camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day3

Point Lenana Summit, Naro Moru Gate & Nairobi

After an early tea or coffee, you leave the vegetation behind and climb for about 3 hours on loose scree to reach Point Lenana (4,985 m) for sunrise. After photos and the views from the top, descend to meet the team at Mackinder’s Camp on the Naro Moru Route for breakfast, then continue down to Met Station (3,050 m), arriving in time for lunch. From there, drive down through the forest to the Naro Moru Gate (2,440 m), sign out of the park and drive back to Nairobi.

Distance: 17 km · about 12 hours – a long day

  • End of trek
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Where you'll stay

Mountain Camps

3,300 m
Day 1 · 1 night

Old Moses Camp

Mountain camp at 3,300 m on the Sirimon Route, reached after a 9 km walk through the forest.

4,200 m
Day 2 · 1 night

Shipton Camp

Mountain camp at 4,200 m at the top of the Mackinder Valley, below the main peaks. Base for the early summit climb.

What's Included

Included

  • Mount Kenya National Park entrance fees
  • Experienced guide, cook and porters
  • 2 nights in mountain camps
  • All meals during the trek
  • Drinking water
  • Transfers in a 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
  • Personalised service

Not included

  • International flights and taxes
  • Passport and visa fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcohol and drinks
Rates

Prices per Person

Low season[DATES, e.g. April – May]
Package1 guestper person2 guestsper person3 guestsper person4 guestsper person5+ guestsper person
Sirimon – Naro Moru trek2 nights in mountain camps, full board[LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Mid season[DATES]
Package1 guestper person2 guestsper person3 guestsper person4 guestsper person5+ guestsper person
Sirimon – Naro Moru trek2 nights in mountain camps, full board[MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
High season[DATES]
Package1 guestper person2 guestsper person3 guestsper person4 guestsper person5+ guestsper person
Sirimon – Naro Moru trek2 nights in mountain camps, full board[HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]

Prices are per person in US$ and depend on group size. Contact us for larger groups or extra nights in Nairobi.

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09:56 23 Sep 26
The safari with Daydream Safaris was truly perfect! From the planning and the choice of accommodations to the drives between the national parks, it was wonderful in every way.
Kennedy really thought of everything and put together a great package with Daydream Safaris.
Our guide, Jackson, was friendly, funny, and had eagle eyes—no animal escaped his notice. We got to see all kinds of animals, from elephants and rhinos to predators. And all up close!
For another trip to Kenya or another safari, I highly recommend Kennedy and especially Jackson, because they gave my friends and me an unforgettable trip! Thank you so much!
devaanss
devaanss
04:43 23 Sep 26
We had an amazing 10-day safari with Day Dream Safari. Our guide, Jackson, was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and always determined to find the best wildlife sightings while making sure we had a great time throughout the trip.

The accommodations and food exceeded our expectations, and everything was well organized from start to finish. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Highly recommend Day Dream Safari to anyone planning a trip to the Masai Mara.
266majida
266majida
11:30 19 Sep 26
Three parks, one unforgettable journey. At Amboseli, herds of elephants strolled across the dust with Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind them, a scene so perfect I kept thinking someone had painted it. At Lake Nakuru, the shoreline blushed pink with flamingos, and we spotted rhinos grazing nearby. Then came the Masai Mara, where the plains seemed to go on forever and every drive felt like a nature documentary, with lions on the hunt, cheetahs on the prowl.

But what made this trip truly special was our guide- Mr Jackson, a truly living legend. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals, endless stories about the wildlife and the land, and a way of finding the perfect spot at the perfect moment. His patience, humour and passion turned good sightings into moments I'll be retelling for years. We never felt rushed, and we always felt very looked after.

Although the journey just flew by, and I came home with thousands of photos, dusty boots and a heart full of gratitude. Amazing doesn't cover it. If Kenya is on your list, don't wait. Go, and go with this team. I am already planning to rebook again soon.

From the group, thank you Daydream and the team for the memorable trip. See you again soon.
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