Shipton's Base Camp Hike: A Day Dash Via Sirimon Route

Our Shipton’s Base Camp Hike is a Mount Kenya Day Dash through the Sirimon Route. Day dashes might bring pressure to perform, but our revamped base camp hikes don’t judge you, so you don’t have to kill yourself pushing too hard. Whether you reach the base camp or hit Point Lenana within the turn-back time, you are sure you will come back as the best version of yourself.

The hike starts at Old Moses Camp with a short incline, and past the Likii North Junction, it diverts to the right past rivers Likii North and Ontulili to the start of Mackinder Valley, which marks the first phase of this ascent. You cross a third bridge at Mackinder Valley close to Shipton’s camp. Past the Shiptons Camp, we will climb steeply to Harris Tarn and a few meters up to Point Lenana.

Quick Summary

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Departure time & location: 1:30 a.m., at Simba Street

Approximate hiking distance: 28-33km

Available hiking time: 11 hours

Maximum elevation gain: 1,685m

Highest elevation: 16,354ft

Hike difficulty: This hike is suitable for those with prior high-altitude hiking experience and good physical fitness, especially for hikes above 4,000m, to ensure you can handle the demanding terrain and rapid elevation gain. Good physical health is mandatory.

Knowing the mountain weather can change suddenly, proper gear and clothing are vital

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We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Since mountain weather can change rapidly, be prepared to add or remove layers as needed for comfort and safety.

What to wear	What to carry
A hat or a baseball cap	At least 2L water
Sports attire	Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts)
Hiking pants or shorts with tights	Rain poncho/raincoat
A windproof down jacket	Hiking stick
Well-treaded & comfortable shoe	Identification document
Sunscreen/petroleum jelly	Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected)
	A head torch/lamp

Ticket Includes

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Your ticket covers transportation, park/conservation fees, guide, refill water, trip memoir, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here.

	East African Citizen (KES)	Kenyan Resident (KES)	African Citizen (USD)	Non-Resident (USD)
Ticket	6,800	7,500	75	105
Booking	Register a payment of at least Kes 1,000 here

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Participation & Indemnification

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We have tried and tested the hiking challenges we offer to adventurers, and we take utmost care when you join us. These activities could be risky, and by booking our events, through our integrated systems or manually, you consent to Hikers Arena’s participation terms. By using our online services, you also automatically accept our Website terms.

Trip Route

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Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Nanyuki

Inquiries and Updates

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For inquiries and updates, contact us.