Discover the thrill of conquering Mount Kenya, an awe-inspiring ascent with breathtaking views. Experienced guides, comfortable lodges, and unforgettable memories await.
Discover the Majestic Mount Kenya: A Guide to Climbing and Exploring
Mount Kenya, the second-highest peak in Africa, is a haven for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Located in central Kenya, this stunning mountain offers breathtaking views, diverse ecosystems, and a range of outdoor activities.
About Mount Kenya
– Height: 5,199 meters (17,057 ft) above sea level
– Location: Central Kenya, approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) north of Nairobi
– Geological Significance: An extinct stratovolcano, formed around 3 million years ago
– UNESCO World Heritage Site: Designated in 1997 due to its unique volcanic and ecological importance
Climbing Mount Kenya
– Best Time to Climb: January to February and July to September
– Routes: Several popular routes, including Naro Moru, Chogoria, and Sirimon
– Difficulty Level: Challenging to technical, depending on the route and peak
– Peaks: Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m), and Point Lenana (4,985m)
Things to Do
– Hiking and Climbing: Explore the mountain’s diverse ecosystems and reach the summit
– Wildlife Viewing: Spot elephants, buffaloes, monkeys, and various bird species
– Scenic Views: Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape
Mount Kenya National Park
– Protected Area: Established in 1949 to conserve the mountain’s ecosystems
– Wildlife and Flora: Home to a variety of wildlife and plant species
– Recreational Activities: Hiking, climbing, and wildlife viewing
Plan Your Trip
– Getting There: Nairobi is the nearest major city, with regular flights and bus services
– Accommodation: Range of options, from budget-friendly campsites to luxury lodges
– Guides and Porters: Recommended for safety and navigation
Why Visit Mount Kenya?
– Unique Landscapes: Breathtaking views, glaciers, and alpine meadows
– Diverse Ecosystems: Explore the mountain’s varied flora and fauna
– Adventure Opportunities: Climbing, hiking, and wildlife viewing
Book Your Mount Kenya Adventure Today!
Join us for an unforgettable Mount Kenya experience. Our expert guides will take you on a journey of a lifetime, exploring the mountain’s stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems.
Full-board accommodation in Mountain huts or a standard two-person tent and a standard camping mat on Mount Kenya with two persons sharing a tent.
Three meals every day and pretty of fresh fruits on the mountain;
Hot water, Tea, coffee, chocolate and three liters of water to each daily.
Park fees for citizens, Residents and non-residents.
Professional team services, including guides, cooks, and porters.
Airport pick up and drop off.
Hotel accommodations before and after the Mountain.
Transportation from and to Nairobi
DAY 1: NAIROBI – OLD MOSES CAMP
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Nairobi and introduce you to our mountain guide. Depart by 8:00 A.M. and travel to Nanyuki town arriving in time for lunch. Afterward, you will meet the rest of the team [porters + Cook] and they will allocate luggage propriety and shop for fresh suppliers. Proceed to the park entrance for formalities and begin the hike. Follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest which becomes heather and after climbing for about 3 hours you will arrive at Old Moses camp [3300 meters above sea level] for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Lunch + Diner
DAY 2: OLD MOSES CAMP – SHIMPTON CAMP
Breakfast will be served at the camp and then begin the day’s hike to Shimpton camp. Follow the track uphill to a junction and turn left; climb for an hour where you will cross the Ontulili River turn right contouring the moorlands to liki north and proceed uphill to Mackinders Valley where there are panoramic views of Tereri and Sendeo peaks; lunch en route. You will arrive at the camp in the afternoon; the camp offers an amazing view of the north faces of Nelion Peak and Batian Peak. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
DAY 3: SHIMPTON CAMP – POINT LENANA – OLD MOSES CAMP
Wake up very early at 3:00 A.M in the morning for a long stretch summiting point lenana and descending to old Moses camp. You will be offered a light breakfast and then begin ascending towards Point Lenana [4985m] through a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving at point Lenana by sunrise. Mt. Kilimanjaro Kibo and Mawenzi peaks are visible as the day gets clear from this point. Take a few minutes for a photo session and then begin descending to Shimpton camp where you will have breakfast. Descend further down; lunch en route arriving Sirimon camp for much-needed rest, dinner and overnight.
DAY 4: OLD MOSES CAMP – NAIROBI
After breakfast descend through the rain forest to the park entrance; check out and you will be transferred to Nanyuki town for lunch; afterwards travel to Nairobi where your adventure ends.
DAY 1: NAIROBI – NANYUKI
Depart from Nairobi at 09:00 hrs and proceed South towards the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya. Cross the Equator and arrive at Nanyuki Hotel in time for lunch. Relax and enjoy the hotel the climate of Mt Kenya and the scenery while sorting and organizing personal equipment for the mountain trek. Complementary walking tour to the equator. Overnight at a hotel in Nanyuki.
DAY 2: NARO MORU – MET STATION CAMP
Drive to Naromoru Gate and then walk to Met station camp at 10,000 ft. Overnight at the Met station camp. Here we spend the night in high-altitude mountain huts.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Diner
DAY 3: MET STATION CAMP – MACKINDERS CAMP
After Breakfast, we ascend to Mackinders Camp via Teleki Valley and spend the night in this beautiful little valley below the subsidiary peaks of Point John and diamond cooler. Overnight stay at Mackinders.
DAY 4: MACKINDERS CAMP – POINT LENANA – MT. KENYA BANDAS
Climb to Point Lenana and then to Mintos Hut for breakfast then down to chogoria park gate bandas for overnight. The days hike covers 18 kms.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Diner
DAY 5: MT. KENYA BANDAS -CHOGORIA TOWN – NAIROBI
Descend from bandas to Chogoria town with the option of walking half way or taking 4×4. 32kms .walking is 7 hrs while drive 2 hours.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch
DAY 1: NAIROBI- CHOGORIA
After breakfast, we depart Nairobi and head to Chogoria town arriving in time for lunch at the transit hotel. The journey takes 3 to 3.5 hours. The afternoon will be spent walking around the town for acclimatization. Dinner and overnight at the transit hotel.
Meal Plan: Lunch + Diner
DAY 2 : CHOGORIA – MERU MOUNT KENYA BANDAS
After breakfast, we take a 4×4 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for a distance of 10 km up to the Bandas for lunch. The afternoon will be spent walking around the lodge with a view of beautiful sceneries. Dinner and overnight at the Bandas.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Diner
DAY 3: MERU MOUNT KENYA BANDAS – LAKE ELLIS CAMPSITE
After breakfast leave the bandas for Mintos Hut a distance of 7 km having our lunch at the camp. Dinner and overnight at Lake Ellis Campsite.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Diner
Day 4: LAKE ELLIS CAMPSITE TO MINTOS
After breakfast, leave the campsite at 8 AM, lunch en route,
DAY 4: MINTOS TO SUMMIT – MACKINDERS
After breakfast, we leave the campsite at 8.00 am. For the summit arriving at 6.30 am for sunrise, Kilimanjaro, and the coast sunrise views. After 10 to 15 minutes of photography, we descend via Austrian Hut to Mackinders camp for breakfast hence spending the whole day enjoying beautiful views. Dinner and overnight at Mackinders Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Diner
DAY 5: MACKINDERS CAMP – MET STATION
After breakfast leave the camp and descend to Met Station via the moorland and the vertical borges arriving in time for lunch. Dinner and overnight at the Met Station.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Diner
DAY 6: MET STATION – NAIROBI
After breakfast leave, Met Station, and descend to the Naro Moru park gate a distance of 10 km to connect your transport back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch
DAY 1 : NAIROBI – FOREST LODGE
Depart Nairobi for mount Kenya, arriving at castle forest Lodge 2300m, for dinner and overnight in the lodge, spend the afternoon in the lodge where you will have birds walk along the nature trail dinner and overnight in the lodge.
Meal Plan: Lunch + Diner
DAY 2 : FOREST LODGE – KAMWETI CAMP
After breakfast leave castle Lodge for two hours walk, to upper kamweti campsite for lunch dinner and overnight stay at 2600 meters, distance covered 10 km, dinner and overnight in the camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Diner
DAY 3: KAMWETI CAMP – SAGANA CAMP
Leave the campsite for 16 km,walk through the bamboo forest to sagana campsite 3650 meters, dinner and overnight in the campsite.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Diner
DAY 4: SAGANA CAMP – THE GO CAMP
Leave sagana campsite to the go campsite 15 km walk, through bamboo forest, giant heath, and then moorland to the go campsite 4050 meters. Dinner and overnight in the camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Diner
DAY 5: THE GO CAMP – MACKINDERS CAMP
After breakfast leave the go campsite to mackinders camp 4300 meters via lake hohnel walk through some of mt. Kenya wild flowers like, water filled lobelias, cabbage lobelias ,giant ground sells, and giant lobelias, lunch en route, dinner and overnight in mackinders mountain hut.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Diner
DAY 6: MACKINDERS CAMP – POINT LENANA – MAJORS CAMP
Today you will attempt to point Lenana and the third highest peak on Mount Kenya 4899 meters. Wake up at 0230 A.M., you will have pre-breakfast and then leave to lenana point, arriving at around 0610 A.M, for sunrise on the clear morning Mt Kilimanjaro is clearly visible weather permitting, after descending northern side via simba Cole to majors camp 4210 meters for the full breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight in the majors campsite.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Diner
DAY 7: MAJORS CAMP – NAIROBI
After breakfast leaves the camp through west marania campsite to road head on the Timau trail for lunch and then connect transfer to Nanyuki town, stay in the hotel on a Full board basis.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch
There are several entry points to Mount Kenya, with Nanyuki and Chogoria being the most popular. You can reach these towns by road from Nairobi or other major cities in Kenya. For international travelers, flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi are available, followed by a road transfer to the mountain.
The best time to visit Mount Kenya is during the dry seasons, which are January to February and July to September. These months offer clearer skies and more favorable climbing conditions. However, Mount Kenya can be climbed year-round, so it ultimately depends on your preferences and the type of experience you seek.
Climbing Mount Kenya requires a moderate to high level of fitness, especially for summit attempts. Regular exercise and good cardiovascular health are essential. Prior hiking experience is beneficial, but our experienced guides will adapt the pace and itinerary to accommodate different fitness levels.
No prior climbing experience is necessary for the standard routes like Sirimon and Naro Moru. However, a basic level of fitness and mental determination are required. For technical routes like Batian and Nelion, previous climbing experience and technical skills are essential.
Proper clothing and equipment are crucial for a successful climb. Essential items include sturdy hiking boots, warm layers, waterproof clothing, gloves, a hat, a headlamp, and a sleeping bag suitable for cold temperatures. We provide a detailed packing list upon booking.
Yes, climbing Mount Kenya is generally safe. Our experienced guides are trained in mountain safety and first aid. We also follow strict safety protocols and monitor weather conditions closely to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our climbers.
There is no specific age restriction, but climbers should be in good health and have a reasonable level of fitness. Children under 16 years old may require special consideration and additional safety measures, and we recommend consulting with our team to discuss their participation.
Yes, most travelers to Kenya need a visa for entry. Check with the Kenyan embassy or consulate in your country for specific visa requirements and processing times.
Absolutely! Many travelers combine their Mount Kenya climb with exciting safari adventures in nearby national parks like Maasai Mara or Samburu. We offer tailored itineraries that allow you to explore Kenya's diverse wildlife and landscapes.
Our experienced guides are trained to recognize and manage altitude-related symptoms. If you experience mild symptoms, we will descend to lower altitudes to allow your body to acclimatize. In severe cases, we have evacuation plans in place to ensure your safety.
