8 days Mount Kenya climbing via Sirimon route with wildlife safari
8 days Mount Kenya climbing via Sirimon route with wildlife safari
Country: Kenya
Location: Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru, Masai-Mara
Duration: 8 Days/ & Nights
Tour Category: Hiking, Trekking, camping, Wildlife safari.
Tour Overview.
The 8 days Mount Kenya climbing via Sirimon route with wildlife safari takes the the Sirimon route which is the least used route for climbing Mount Kenya but features the most gradual ascent profile and best acclimatisation options and above all the most interesting since it’s on the drier side on the mountain. The route passes through impressive Yellowwood forests in the lower reaches and features abundant wildlife and beautiful alpine scenery higher up.
The 8 days Mount Kenya climbing via Sirimon route with wildlife safari will take you back home with a stretch of both physical and mental refreshment offering you an exhilarating experience of the big game, High Peaks and lasting memories.
Package includes:
Park fees
Accommodation according to the Itinerary
Transport according to the Itinerary
Professional English speaking guide
Meals
Package Excludes:
Souvenirs
Drinks except for drinking water while on safari
Tips
Items of personal nature
Laundry services
Detailed Package Itinerary.
DAY 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Nanyuki.
The 8 days Mount Kenya climbing via Sirimon route with wildlife safari begins after breakfast at your hotel; depart Nairobi at 0900 hrs for Nanyuki with a brief stopover at the equator. Continue to Nanyuki where you check in your hotel. The afternoon is spent preparing for the hike.
A COMPLIMENTARY walking tour to the EQUATOR can be done.
Dinner and overnight at the Nanyuki simbas lodge.
DAY 2: Transfer to Sirimon gate and hike to Old Moses camp (3300m).
After breakfast, transfer to Sirimon gate and begin your hike to Old Moses camp for overnight (3300m). Hike takes 6 to 8 hrs.
DAY 3: Hike from Old Moses camp (3300m) to Shipton’s camp (4200m).
After breakfast, hike to Shipton’s camp for an overnight in preparation to hike to point Lenana (4985m).
Hike takes 5 to 7 hrs.
DAY 4: Attempt point Lenana (4985m) from Shipton’s camp (4200m) to Nanyuki
At 03:00 hrs ascend to Point Lenana (4985m) reaching at 06:30 hrs and descend after resting and taking photos in the beautiful sunrise over Mount Kenya to Nanyuki for an overnight awaiting transfer to your next destination.
Day 5: Transfer from Nanyuki to Lake Nakuru National park
Depart Nanyuki for Lake Lake Nakuru national park via Nyahuru with a stopover at Thompson falls. Arrive at Lake Nakuru at lunch time ready for an afternoon game drive in this pink lake with over a million flamingos, the rare white Rhino, buffalos, lions, Baboons.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 6: Game drive and transfer from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National park.
Have an early Morning game drive after breakfast and depart for the Masai mara National park arriving in time for lunch.
Check in at your hotel/ camp for some rest and have an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at a Lodge/Camp.
Day 7: Game drive in Masai Mara National park.
After breakfast, have an early Morning game drive in this world famous Masai Mara reserve. After lunch, have an afternoon game drive and a visit to the Masai people homesteads locally known as Manyattas can be arranged.
Dinner and overnight at Lodge/Camp.
Day 8: Game drive and transfer back to Nairobi.
Have an early morning game drive on your way to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon to end your 8 days Mount Kenya climbing via Sirimon route with wildlife safari.
END OF SAFARI!!!