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.
4 Days, 3 Nights Mt Kenya Climbing Adventure – from $760
Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs., 9km, 860m ascent
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
Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
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
Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21k
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
Day 4: Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km
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.
COST:
USD 850 for one person
USD 760 for one person
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Nairobi – JKIA Airport or Nairobi hotel |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Early Morning |
| INCLUDED | Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation Transfer to and from the base of the mountain Full board accommodation whilst on the trek. Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary All park entrance fees to include government taxes Service of an English-speaking professional guide, and skilled cook water |
| NOT INCLUDED | Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears International flights Visas to Kenya Items of personal nature |
Here are the equipment’s needed for climb:
- Rain trouser
- Rain jacket
- Warm jacket
- Warm socks
- Warm trouser
- Sleeping bag
- Gloves
- Warm hat
- Head torch
- Warm t shirt
- Warm sweater
- Hiking boots
- Hiking pole
- Day pack/small bag
- Lack sack/big
- Sun glasses
- Bottle of water/camel bag
- Sun cream
If you don’t have Each item can be hired for USD 4