Eperience a hike at mount Kenya actually has three peaks: Batian, Nelion and Point Lenana. Depending on which one you choose to climb, the ascent can range from a medium-difficult trek to a challenging rock climb. Batian, Mt Kenya’s highest peak, sits at 5,199 meters and is a challenging ascent with many technical points.
Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs., 9km, 860m ascent
Mount Kenya - Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/ residence and drive at 7am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. 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. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight. L D
Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
Mount Kenya - After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peak Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D
Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21k
Mount Kenya - Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hr for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight, B,L,D
Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km
Mount Kenya - After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi. Upon arrival drop off at your hotel.
- Price guaranteed upon confirmation
- Trek start and finish included
- Camp/hut accommodations as per itinerary
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- All park entrance fees and government taxes included
- Complimentary water provided
- Transfers to/from the mountain base
- Full board accommodation during trek
- English-speaking professional guide
- Experienced cook provided
- International flights
- Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
- Visas to Kenya
- Items of personal nature
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
