Looking for a day dash to Mount Kenya? Look no further if you dare. Our Sirimon Ultra Upsweep will see you through a long and challenging ascent up the famous Mackinder Valley, Shiptons Camp, Harris Tarn, and lastly, Point Lenana. The stretch past Shiptons Camp is a notable challenge on this ascent that will require preparation to see you through.

The hike starts at Old Moses Camp and quickly proceeds through a more gentle incline past the met station. It diverts to the right past two valleys and rivers and to the start of Mackinder Valley, which marks the first phase of this ascent. you cross a third bridge at Mckinder valley close to Shipton’s camp. Past the Shiptons Camp, we will take a very steep ascent to Harris Tarn (cover image) and then a few meters to Point Lenana.

The mountain never moves, it’s you who does. Keep moving. If you can’t sit atop the rocks at Point Lenana, you have a panorama of tarns and surrounding views of rocks and the views of the mountain below.

Sirimon Ultra Upsweep Stats

Approximate Distance: 33Km

Approximate Time: 11 Hours

Maximum Elevation: 4985m (At Point Lenana)

Difficulty: This hike requires you to have done challenging hikes/runs/walks (above 25km total) before under time constraints.

What to Wear During the Hike

• • Fleece Marvin/hat or a baseball cap.
  • Proper hiking clothes (polyester t-shirt, wind jacket, hiking pants/summit pants, fleece jacket).
  • Comfortable hiking boots (should be at least one size bigger than your standard shoe size).
  • Sunglasses.
  • Sunscreen/good layer of arimis.

In Your Backpack, Have

• • At least 2 liters of water (use a water bladder or a reusable bottle). Disposable plastic bottles are not allowed inside parks.
  • Snacks such as biscuits, nuts, fruits, crisps, etc.
  • A hiking pole.
  • A balaclava.
  • A raincoat/poncho.
  • Hand gloves.
  • Head torch.

It is Also Advisable to Have

• • A set of clothes to change into after the hike (sometimes, the good hiking gear also fails, and weather changes are unexpected).

See more details on how to prepare for this hike and the steps to take after the hike to ease the after-hike effects here.

Ticket & Booking the Sirimon Ultra Upsweep

The Ticket is KES 6200. Reserve a slot by paying at least Kes.3000 using MPesa and clear the balance before departure. Hikers Arena ticket Cancellation and refund policy applies.

• • Paybill No: 522533
  • Account No: 7848929

See the ticket inclusions & definitions here.

In Addition, the ticket provides:

• • A trek guarantee.
  • 4:1 client to guide ratio to avoid losing the path.

Trip Itinerary

Meeting point: Opposite outside International House Kencom (Nairobi CBD)

• • 1.15 am: Boarding opens
  • 1.30 am: Departure for Mount Kenya Sirimon Park Gate (The departure time is strict)
  • 6.00 am: Arrival at Mount Kenya Sirimon Park Gate & registrations
  • 6.30 am: Hike starts
  • 1.00 pm: Mandatory Turn-back time
  • 6.00 pm: Departure for Nairobi

N/B: The departure time back to Nairobi is subject to the day’s team and could be earlier or later than estimated.

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