The Sirimon route climbs Mount Kenya from the north-west: nine kilometres of montane forest and giant bamboo to Old Moses, then a long day across the Mackinder Valley moorland to Shipton’s Camp. It is the driest approach on the mountain and the most gradual, which is why we recommend it to anyone attempting high altitude for the first time. Three itineraries start here — an out-and-back to Point Lenana, or a traverse that descends the Chogoria or Naro Moru side. Pick the one that fits your days and your pace.

Choose Your Sirimon Route Itinerary

The driest side of the mountain and the gentlest climb. Our recommendation for first-timers and anyone worried about altitude.

Traverse · from $1,250Sirimon to Chogoria5 daysUp the gentle side, down through the Gorges Valley and Lake Michaelson.View itinerary → Best summit rate · from $1,250Sirimon to Naro Moru5 daysA full acclimatisation day at Shipton’s. The itinerary most first-timers summit on.View itinerary → Shortest · from $1,000Sirimon Route4 daysUp and back the same way, with honest advice on what four days costs you.View itinerary →