04:30 a.m. – 05:00 a.m. | Departure from Nairobi
Distance: 210 km
Drive Time: 3.5 – 4 hours
Begin with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or residence. Travel north through Kenya’s fertile central highlands, passing tea and coffee plantations, small towns, and rural farmlands as Mount Kenya gradually rises on the horizon.
08:30 a.m. – 09:00 a.m. | Arrival at Sirimon Gate & Registration
Arrive at Sirimon Gate (2,650 m) for park entry formalities and a short briefing from your professional mountain guide. Take time to stretch, organize gear, and prepare for the hike.
09:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Guided Hike on the Sirimon Route
Begin your hike along the Sirimon Route, a gently ascending and well-defined trail renowned for its open scenery and steady gradient. The hike passes through montane forest and bamboo zones before opening into alpine moorland.
Along the way, enjoy expansive views of Mount Kenya’s northern slopes, sightings of colobus monkeys, antelope, and diverse birdlife and Unique alpine vegetation and clear mountain streams. The pace is relaxed, with regular stops for photos, hydration, and appreciation of the surroundings.
12:30 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. | Picnic Lunch near Old Moses Camp
Arrive near Old Moses Camp (3,300 m) and enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the fresh mountain air. Take in panoramic views and, on clear days, admire the dramatic silhouettes of Batian, Nelion, and Point Lenana.
01:30 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. | Descent to Sirimon Gate
Begin a gradual descent along the same route, enjoying a different perspective of the landscapes as you head back toward the forest zone. The descent is unhurried, allowing time to rest and enjoy final photo opportunities.
03:00 p.m. – 07:30 p.m. | Return to Nairobi
Distance: 210 km
Drive Time: 3.5 – 4 hours
Depart from Sirimon Gate and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the early evening with a sense of accomplishment and lasting memories of Mount Kenya’s alpine beauty.
