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At
5199m high, it is Africa's second highest mountain, with gleaming and eroded snow-capped
peaks, which can be seen for miles. It is a broad, large symmetrical volcano cone
whose diameter at the base is about 12 km, dating between 2 to 3 million years
ago. There are three peaks; Mbatian,Nelion and point Lenana. The magnificent views
over the surrounding country from point Lenana and other high points around the
main peaks and trekking on this mountain is a priority among tourists. The forest
surrounding the mountain support a large variety of wildlife such as elephant,
buffalo, monkey, antelope, lion, zebra, eland, rock hyrax, giant forest hogs,
leopard and various species of birds such as eagle, vulture, and sunbird among
others.
CLIMBING
MT. KENYA SIRIMON ROUTE Day
01: Nairobi - Nanyuki Town Mt Kenya Climb - 4 days / Departure from Nairobi is at 0900 hrs(either from hotel or airport) to Nanyuki and stop at the Equator briefly. Continue to Nanyuki where you check in your hotel. Afternoon is spend preparing for the hike. Dinner and overnight at the Nanyuki simbas lodge or similar. Day 02: Nanyuki Town - Old Moses After breakfast transfer to Sirimon gate and hike to Old Moses camp for overnight (3300m), 3 to 4 hrs hikes (9kms). Old Moses is where you acclimatize as you also come across different vegetation. Day
03: Old Moses - Makinder's Valley After breakfast Hike to Shipton's camp (4200m )through Liki and Makinders valley for overnight (6 to 8 hrs hikes) 17 kms. Day
04: Makinder's Valley - Old Moses Attempt point Lenana (4985m) at 0300 hrs and descend directly to Old Moses (Judmair) Camp for overnight Day
5: Old Moses - Nairobi After breakfast descend to Sirimon Park Gate to catch your vehicle to your next destination
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