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1 Night 2 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon Route
Our 1 Night 2 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon route is a Mount Kenya summit hike in just 2 days. Picture the scenic Mount Kenya Moorlands and rocky peaks and that conquest in an overnight climb.
The 1 Night 2 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon route starts at Old Moses camp and proceeds to Shipton’s campsite for a short night camp before waking up early in the morning to chase the sunrise and conquer yourself at Point Lenana.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Nairobi CBD (the team leader will communicate the exact location a few days before) |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 4:00 AM for a Strict departure at 4:30 AM. |
| RETURN TIME BACK TO NAIROBI | Approximately 9:30 PM. |
| APPROXIMATE HIKING DISTANCE | 33KM |
| HIKE TIME | 42 Hours |
| MAXIMUM ELEVATION | 16,354ft |
| DIFFICULTY | Requires healthy and fit hikers (Your children over 12yo can join you). Taking a few hikes before this climb helps you acclimate. You can choose some hikes from our Events Calendar. |
| TICKET INCLUDES | Your ticket covers transportation from Nairobi & back, meals on full board, mandated park fees, guide(s) and porters pay, refill water, trip memoir, completion certificate, meals on the mountain, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here. |
What to Wear/Carry
We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear for Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro. Upon booking confirmation, you can request a minified gear checklist for the 2 days.
1 Night 2 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon route Cost
| East African Citizens (KES) | Kenyan Resident (KES) | African Citizens(USD) | Non-East African Citizens(USD) | |
| Package Cost | 27,000 | 29,000 | 400 | 480 |
Booking 1 Night 2 Days Mount Kenya Sirimon route
| East African Citizens (KES) | Kenyan Resident (KES) | Non-East African Citizens(USD) | Non-East African Citizens(USD) | |
| Booking fee | 10,000 | 12,000 | 250 | 300 |
How to Book/Pay: Use M-Pesa Paybill No: 522533 and Account No: 7848929. Register your payment here to help us reach you. You can also request more flexible payment terms. You shall clear the balance 4 days before departure.
Non-Residents: If the payment details above are unavailable to you, please request bank account details or alternative ways to pay.
Note: Booking is done through partial or complete payment, not by word of mouth. If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance 15 days before departure. Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies. By participating, you consent to Hikers Arena participation terms & the Website terms.
Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Nanyuki
Inquiries and Updates
For inquiries and updates, contact us.
Trip Itinerary
| Day | Summary | Details |
| Day 1 | This will be the travel day to Park and then to the base camp. | -Leave Nairobi at 4:30 a.m. -Proceed to Mount Kenya Sirimon gate, then to Shipton’s base camp & spend a short night there. (This day will attract an elevation gain of 900m. The hiking distance is approximately 14km). |
| Day 2 | On this day, the hike will take use to the summit, then a descent & travel back | -Take light breakfast at 2:00 am. -Start the climb to the summit at 2:30 am. -Summit and descend to Shipton’s base camp for brunch. -Further descend to the car pack for the journey back home. (This day will attract an elevation gain of 785m and a loss of 1658m. The hiking distance is approximately 16.5km). |
