Itinerary Summary:

SafariCode	Length	Description
IST-231	5 days	Sirimon Route, Mount Kenya
IST-232	5 days	Naro Moru Route, Mount Kenya
IST-233	5 days	Sirimon Route exiting Chogoria Route, Mount Kenya

Special Climb Notes
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Considered by many to represent Mount Kenya's most scenic route to Point Lenana, Sirimon is on the dry side of the mountain and affords walks through old growth forest on the lower slopes and giant heather, alpine flowers, and lobelia in higher elevations.
Day 1: Depart from Nairobi in the morning to Naro Moru River Lodge, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: Morning drive to the Sirimon track for a 3-5 hours hike past the park gate and the mountain forest to Old Moses. Few environments can match a tropical forest for the richness of its flora and fauna: Trees, shrubs, vines, creepers, orchids,ferns, fungi, mosses, wildflowers and lichens abound; mature trees, saplings, and fallen giants can be viewed at all stages of growth and decay, often growing from one another; the forest may be surprisingly silent, but networks of paths testify to the presence of animals - elephant, buffalo, or a variety of other forest game. Night at Old Moses Camp (3,400m). Day 3: Hike via Mackinders Valley from Old Moses Camp to Shipton's Camp (6- 8 hours walk). Scenic beauty is punctuated by regular uphill and downhill interludes as you traverse the valleys. It is true that on parts of Mount Kenya one can experience summer and winter temperatures almost daily with temperatures ranging from possibly -5C to 20C. Night at Shipton's Camp (4,200m). Day 4: A very early morning ascent of Point Lenana (4,985m). From the top, begin the very long hike back to the base camp and then proceed to the Lodge for overnight. Day 5: After breakfast transfer back to Nairobi or continue on safari.

	Day 1:  Transfer in the morning from your hotel to the Naro Moru River Lodge, your base for the trek up Mount Kenya. The remainder of the day will be at leisure and for preparation of your Mount Kenya expedition.
	Day 2: At midday, drive to the roadhead of the Naro Moru track from where you will hike up to the Met Station approximately 2 kms distance. - sleeping at an altitude of about 10,000 feet, zero degree latitude Equator. The mountain above 9500 feet forms the Mount Kenya National Park and is a World Heritage Site. Night at Met Station.
	Day 3:  The hike up into the Teleki Valley to the Mackinder's Camp will provide opportunities, weather permitting, to have spectacular views of the main peaks. From the Met Station the trek will be through a wide swath of deep bog, and in the event of rain (which is likely), the going will be even slower. The hike today will be 5 to 7 hours. Overnight at Teleki Valley (13,900 ft).
	Day 4: An early pre-dawn start is scheduled to ensure a summit bid in time for the majestic summit scenery at dawn. Although not of a technical nature, the hike to the third highest peak of Mount Kenya (Point Lenana at 16,355 ft) is physically strenuous. The track involves approximately a kilometer hike up the valley, crossing several small rock outcrops and a swampy area before starting the scree ascent to Point Lenana. Return to the base camp and proceed down the mountain to the Lodge.
	Day 5: After breakfast transfer back to Nairobi or continue on safari.

	Day 1:  Transfer in the morning from your hotel to the Naro Moru River Lodge, your base for the trek up Mount Kenya. The remainder of the day will be at leisure and for preparation of your Mount Kenya expedition.
	Day 2:  Morning drive to the Sirimon track for a 3-5 hours hike past the park gate and the mountain forest to Old Moses. Few environments can match a tropical forest for the richness of its flora and fauna: Trees, shrubs, vines, creepers, orchids, ferns, fungi, mosses, wildflowers and lichens abound; mature trees, saplings, and fallen giants can be viewed at all stages of growth and decay, often growing from one another; the forest may be surprisingly silent, but networks of paths testify to the presence of animals - elephant, buffalo, or a variety of other forest game. Night at Old Moses Camp (3,400m).
	Day 3:  Hike via Mackinders Valley from Old Moses Camp to Shipton's Camp (6- 8 hours walk). Scenic beauty is punctuated by regular uphill and downhill interludes as you traverse the valleys. It is true that on parts of Mount Kenya one can experience summer and winter temperatures almost daily with temperatures ranging from possibly -5C to 20C. Night at Shipton's Camp (4,200m).
	Day 4:  An early pre-dawn start is scheduled to ensure a summit bid in time for the breath-taking sunrise. Although not of a technical nature, the hike to the third highest peak of Mount Kenya (Point Lenana at 16,355 ft) is physically strenuous. From the top, begin the very long but utterly enthralling hike back to the base of the mountain by traversing the Chogoria Route. You descend from the peaks via the Lewis Glacier to Top Hut to connect to the Chogoria trail on the Gorges Valley. Spend the night at Mintos Hut (4,300 m).
	Day 5:  After breakfast transfer back to Nairobi or continue on safari.