Duration
4-Day
Accra, Kenya
4-Day Scenic Sirimon Ascent to Point Lenana
Overview
This is our signature 4-day trek to Point Lenana (4,985 m) via the scenic Sirimon Route. The trail combines a short approach with stunning alpine landscapes, gentle acclimatization, and one of the easiest ascents to the summit. Experience lush forests, the dramatic Mackinder Valley, and a breathtaking sunrise from the summit.
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Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Nairobi (City)
Via Sirimon Gate (Mt Kenya), Mt Kenya
Country & park
Kenya
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
14 years
Activities
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation
Judmaier Campsite - Budget mountain hut on Mt Kenya – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Dec 5, 2025 - Aug 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$773 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 3 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 14 years and older.
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Route
country
Kenya
Start
Nairobi (Day 1)
Day 1
Sirimon Gate (Mt Kenya)
Day 2-3
Mt Kenya
End
Nairobi (City) (Day 4)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes mountain huts and camping.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
14
Minimum age of 14 years
The minimum age for this tour is 14 years.
Activities & Transportation
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Judmaier Campsite
Budget mountain hut on Mt Kenya – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Shipton Campsite Budget camping on Mt Kenya – All Meals Included
Budget camping on Mt Kenya – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Judmaier Campsite
Budget mountain hut on Mt Kenya – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Nairobi to Old Moses (Judmaier Camp, 3, 340 m) via Sirimon Gate
Our driver will meet you in Nairobi and provide a brief overview of the adventure ahead. From here, enjoy a scenic 3.5–4 hour drive through the Central Highlands to Nanyuki, with the jagged outline of Mount Kenya gradually coming into view. On arrival at our Nanyuki office, you’ll meet your mountain crew, finalize gear checks, and enjoy a light lunch. Continue by vehicle to the Sirimon Gate (2,650 m a.s.l.), where park formalities are completed. Your trek begins with a gentle ascent along a well-marked trail. The first few hours take you through lush montane forest alive with birdlife, before opening into heather moorlands where you may encounter bushbuck, colobus monkeys, and even the occasional buffalo. By late afternoon (4–5 hours walking), you’ll arrive at Old Moses / Judmaier Camp (3,340 m). Here you’ll enjoy dinner, stunning views across the lowlands, and your first night on the mountain. Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Sirimon Gate (Mt Kenya) Stay: Judmaier Campsite Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Old Moses – Mackinder Valley – Shipton Camp (4, 200 m)
After breakfast, set out on the longest trek of the journey. The trail begins with a gradual climb across moorland vegetation, crossing the Ontulili River. From here, you’ll skirt the dramatic Liki North Valley before rejoining the main trail that leads into the Mackinder Valley. This stretch offers sweeping panoramas of Mount Kenya’s iconic peaks—Batian, Nelion, and Lenana—as well as the giant groundsels and lobelias that define this unique alpine ecosystem. Packed lunch will be served along the way. By late afternoon (6–7 hours trekking), you’ll reach Shipton Camp (4,200 m), nestled directly beneath the towering rock faces of the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at the camp. on Mt Kenya All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Mount Kenya Stay: Budget camping on Mt Kenya Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3
Summit Point Lenana (4, 985 m) – Shipton Breakfast – Descend to Old Moses (3, 340 m)
Your summit day begins at 2:30–3:00 am with a hot drink and light snack. Equipped with headlamps, you’ll climb steadily up a steep scree and rocky trail, reaching Point Lenana (4,985 m a.s.l.) by sunrise. The reward: breathtaking views of the peaks glowing in the early light, with Mount Kilimanjaro and the Aberdares visible on the horizon. After celebrating and capturing photos, descend carefully back to Shipton Camp for a hearty breakfast. Refueled, you’ll continue your descent through the Mackinder Valley, retracing your path toward Old Moses. This leg (6–7 hours total walking) brings you back down to the heath and forest zone, where you’ll enjoy dinner and overnight rest at camp. Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Mount Kenya Stay: Judmaier Campsite Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4
Old Moses – Sirimon Gate – Nairobi
After breakfast, begin your final descent (2–3 hours) along a wide forest track leading to Sirimon Gate (2,650 m). The walk is relaxed, passing through montane forest where wildlife is often spotted one last time. At the gate, meet your driver for the return transfer through Nanyuki and onward to Nairobi, where you’ll arrive in the mid-afternoon. This marks the end of your unforgettable Mount Kenya trek. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Nairobi (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Porterage
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
Rescue fee
Climbing gear
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Dreamlike Africa Expeditions and Retreats
4.8 operator rating
4 reviews
Dreamlike Africa is a safari operator based in Kenya. We offer bush safaris, mountain treks and beach experiences in over 50 different places in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda.
Office In
Kenya
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2024)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
4.8/5Communication
4.8/5Accuracy
4.8/5Value
4.8/5Safety clarity
4.8/5Cultural value
4.8/5Excellent customer service skills
Paul was very helpful in planning our Ol Pejeta safari. Our guide, David, was knowledgeable, friendly, and had a great sense of humor throughout the trip. Seeing the rhinos was definitely the highlight of our safari experience. Everything was well organized, and we truly enjoyed our time
Mercy Ndeto · Kenya
Good planning
I had a great experience on my Mount Kenya trip. The views were stunning and everything was well organized. Unfortunately, after summit day I had to cut the trek short due to sunstroke and altitude sickness. However, the early return was handled very smoothly, a driver was arranged to pick me up directly in the national park, which worked out perfectly. Overall, despite the unexpected change of plans, the trip was excellent and well managed.
Georg · Austria
Safari bookings offers epic guided adventures through the legendary lands of African safari
We wanted to experience the very best of the Masai Mara safari, and although we booked just a month before our travel dates, January, the Dreamlike Africa team still managed to make it work beautifully. Though our preferred accommodation Mara Serena was already full, the team at dreamlike secured us a stay at Mara sopa lodge which though ranked lower was okey. Our guide David was attentive, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made sure our 3-day stay was packed with sightings, including lions on the hunting. Dreamlike Africa turned a potentially stressful last-minute plan into a seamless, unforgettable experience.
Geoffrey Msinga · Kenya
Very good experience.
It was a very good experience with our guide Maro. Game drives were nice, we had explanations when we were asking, water was included, we had time and we saw many animals. The roads from Tsavo to Amboseli are really bad in 2026 though. It could have been better to be in a more recent car, more comfortable.
Julien Diennet · France
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 14 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Judmaier Campsite - Budget mountain hut on Mt Kenya – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Dreamlike Africa Expeditions and Retreats, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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