At an elevation of 17000 ft. /5199m, Mt. Kenya stands as Africa’s 2nd highest mountain. It hosts a trio of summits the highest Batian and the two lesser; Nelion & Lenana. The glacial features of this extinct volcano offer mountaineers breathtaking views.
Circumnavigate with us on this 5 days trekking trip and experience the breathtaking nature that will leave you yearning for more
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or Nairobi (Google Map)
Upon flight arrival or pickup from hotel
The trekking is for beginners to intermediate enthusiasts with lots of forestry to cover. Exciting from day one with lots of ease in helping you acclimatize as you prepare for the accent.
The ultimate goal will be to reach Point Lenana which is the third highest peak of Mt. Kenya and you can enjoy watching the sunrise on the horizon.
Pick up in Nairobi in the morning and drive for 3 hours to Naro Moru, stop in our office briefly to meet with the guide as well as sort out all the equipment required for the trek. We proceed onto the Sirimon Track as far as the Mount Kenya National Park Gate. From here we do a 9 km light hike up to the Old Moses Camp (3300m) for overnight. This hike (2 to 3 hours) is essential for acclimatization and is also very interesting as you hike through four of the mountain vegetation belts – the tropical rain forest, bamboo jungle, rosewood and heather zones.
These are also the areas where you are most likely to see animals.
Our hike starts around 0700hrs going via the new Sirimon route through the beautiful and unique Alpine Moorland Zone. Walking time today is 5-7 hours depending on individual fitness and stopping half – way for a picnic lunch. We arrive at Shiptons Camp (4200m), late afternoon and have dinner and overnight .
Our hike starts around 0700hrs going via the new Sirimon route through the beautiful and unique Alpine Moorland Zone. Walking time today is 5-7 hours depending on individual fitness and stopping half – way for a picnic lunch. We arrive at Shiptons Camp (4200m), late afternoon and have dinner and overnight.
Pre-dawn summit attempt of point Lenana (4985m). You will start the day at 4.30 am for the summit attempt, an ascent of 685 ms; the highlight being the watching of African sunrise and if it’s clear enough having a view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Descend to Mintos hall area 4300mts for breakfast and short rest. Then descend to Mt. Kenya Bandas (1300mts)for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast we descend the mountain through Chogoria forest to meet with the vehicle for transfer back to Nairobi. Enjoy nature once more as you finish your conquer of the second largest mountain.
