Mountain & Summit Trekking · 4 days / 3 nights · 🇰🇪 Kenya
Easiest and driest ascent of Point Lenana — 4 days of afro-alpine grandeur.
The Sirimon route is the driest, gentlest and most popular way to reach Point Lenana. Dry moorland ridges, giant lobelia 'cabbage trees' and remarkable acclimatisation profiles make this the safest trek for first-time altitude walkers.
Days 1–3 build slowly from 2,650 m at Sirimon Gate to the 4,200 m Shipton's Camp at the foot of the Gorges Valley. A pre-dawn summit on Day 3 reaches Point Lenana (4,985 m) for sunrise over the twin peaks of Batian and Nelion. Day 4 descends to the gate and back to Nairobi the same evening.
Route: Nairobi → Sirimon Gate (2,650 m) → Old Moses (3,300 m) → Shipton's (4,200 m) → Point Lenana (4,985 m) → Old Moses → Nairobi
Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.
Drive to Sirimon Gate (3 hours); register and ascend through dense cedar and bamboo forest to Old Moses Camp (3,300 m). Afternoon acclimatisation walk.
Gradual ascent through the Mackinder Valley onto the moorland. Giant groundsel and lobelia. Reach Shipton's Camp (4,200 m) by mid-afternoon.
Pre-dawn start (03:00) for the 3-hour scramble to Point Lenana (4,985 m). Sunrise on the summit, return to Shipton's for breakfast, then descend via Mackinder Valley to Old Moses.
Morning descent through the forest to Sirimon Gate. Lunch in Nanyuki, arrive Nairobi by evening.
Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.
Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.
Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).
Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.
Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.
Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.
Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.
Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.
| Airline | Route | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways KQ100 |
LHR → NBO
London · Nairobi · Non-stop |
21:30 | 07:30 | 8h 30m | Daily | $890 | Book on Kenya Airways ↗ |
| Qatar Airways QR1431 |
DOH → NBO
Doha · Nairobi · Non-stop |
07:30 | 13:30 | 6h 00m | Daily | $780 | Book on Qatar Airways ↗ |
| Emirates EK721 |
DXB → NBO
Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop |
10:25 | 14:35 | 5h 10m | Daily | $720 | Book on Emirates ↗ |
| KLM KL565 |
AMS → NBO
Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop |
10:10 | 20:30 | 8h 20m | Daily | $950 | Book on KLM ↗ |
Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.
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A cultural half-day — hand-feed giraffes and tour the 'Out of Africa' farmhouse.
Rhinos, flamingos and Rift Valley views — a perfect Nairobi-to-Nakuru escape.