6 Days 5 Nights In Kamweti – Out Sirimon

Your Mount Kenya Kamweti route adventure begins with a morning departure from Nairobi at 8:00 am. By midday, you’ll arrive at the Forest Castle Lodge on the southern slopes of Mount Kenya, where lunch is served in a serene forest setting. The afternoon offers a chance to explore the scenic environment on foot, with high possibilities of encountering elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Dinner is enjoyed beside a cozy fireplace in the lodge’s dining room, providing a warm and welcoming end to the first day of your trek.

After breakfast at the lodge, the trek continues deeper into the wilderness along the Kamweti route. The day’s hike takes approximately 6 hours, ascending gradually to an altitude of 2,980m. The trail winds through dense bamboo forest, a habitat rich in birdlife and offering occasional glimpses of larger wildlife. Lunch is enjoyed en route, providing a break amid the lush greenery. By late afternoon, trekkers arrive at the Sagana River Camp, where a fly camp is already set up by the crew just across the river. Supper follows shortly, marking the end of a rewarding day in the heart of Mount Kenya’s wilderness.

After a restful night by the river, the trek resumes with a steady ascent toward the Thego River Camp at 3,750m. The hike takes approximately 6 hours, beginning once again through dense bamboo forest before transitioning into heath and moorland zones. This shift in vegetation marks the entry into Mount Kenya’s alpine environment, with sweeping views and unique flora such as giant lobelias and groundsels. Lunch is enjoyed en route, providing a welcome break amid the wilderness. If lucky, trekkers may encounter wild game along the trail, adding to the sense of adventure. By late afternoon, the crew-prepared fly camp at Thego River offers a scenic and peaceful overnight stay.

After breakfast, the trek continues with a 3-hour climb toward Lake Hohnel, surrounded by striking tropical alpine vegetation dominated by giant senecios and lobelias. At the scenic lake, trekkers pause for a lunch break while enjoying views of its clear waters and tranquil setting. The journey then resumes with another 2 hours of hiking, leading into the Teleki Valley, one of Mount Kenya’s most dramatic alpine landscapes. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at Mackinder’s Camp at 4,250m, nestled beneath the towering peaks of Batian and Nelion. Overnight accommodation here provides a final rest and acclimatization stop before the challenge of summiting Point Lenana the following day.

The day begins very early at 03:00 hrs, with breakfast before tackling the most challenging stage of the trek. The climb leads via a steep scree slope to the Austrian Hut at 4,790m, where a short break allows for acclimatization. From here, the final push continues across the Lewis Glacier to reach Point Lenana (4,895m), the highest trekking peak on Mount Kenya. Sunrise at the summit offers breathtaking views of Batian, Nelion, and the surrounding plains.

After celebrating the summit, the descent begins on the northern side via Simba Col to Shipton’s Camp (4,200m), where lunch is served. The trek then continues down the Sirimon route to Old Moses Camp at 3,400m. Overnight accommodation here provides a well-earned rest after a demanding but rewarding day.

The final descent begins after breakfast, following the Sirimon route down to the Sirimon Gate. This gentle trek through montane forest marks the end of your Mount Kenya Kamweti–Sirimon traverse. From the gate, you’ll drive through Nanyuki town, a bustling hub at the base of the mountain, before continuing onward to Nairobi. The expedition concludes with an airport transfer, ensuring a smooth journey home after six days of adventure, wilderness, and summit achievement.

Your final descent takes you to the Sirimon gate, where we will drive through to Nanyuki, then finish our expedition at Nairobi, where you will be transferred to the airport.