This route is the fastest for trekkers summit Point Lenana (4985m). It can be ascended in only 4 days and has bunkhouses at each camp so a tent is not necessary. The terrain is usually good, although one section is called the Vertical Bog. The track starts in Naro Moru town and heads past the Park Headquarters up the ridge between the Northern and Southern Naro Moru Rivers.
5 Days Mt Kenya Budget Climbing Naro Moru Route
5 Days Mount Kenya Climb Sirimon – Sirimon Route
Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki
Depart Nairobi in shared transport for Mount Kenya area – arrive Nanyuki late afternoon.Afternoon acclimatize .Dinner and overnight at Simbas hotel
Day 2: Nanyuki – Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
After breakfast Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs.
6 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Adventure - Sirimon Route Down Chogoria Route
A great challenge and adventurous trek option’ – Pole pole Trekking
( Trek period may be extended to 6,7 or 8 days circuit at extra )
A combination of the two of Mount Kenyas most challenging and scenic routes , from the lush green forests and U-shaped valleys of Sirimon to the unique features of the temple, mushroom rocks and the Gorge Valleys on the Chogoria approach side .