Mount Kenya:
Depending on route taken at least 7 – 8 days will be needed to accomplish the climb
Climbing Grade: Intermediate
Climbers should be experienced rock climbers with ability to climb up to 5.7-5.8. High altitude experience not required but recommended.
Trip Highlights:
• 15-28 pitches of solid rock up to 5.7
• Ecological diversity
• Wildlife sightings and amazing birdlife
• Guide and Porter supported trekking
• Reaching the second highest point in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
Mount Kenya National Park
Pick up from Nairobi and drive for 3 to 4hrs to Naromoru for Overnight.
Drive from Nairobi to the Mount Kenya National Park where we begin our trek on the Sirimon route. Our hike from the gate (3,000m) to Old Moses camp (3200m) starts in lush forests and ends in moorland. About 9 kilometers of walking in 3-4 hours.
Today’s trek up Mackinder’s Valley introduces you the diverse plant life found in the upper reaches of the park, in what people often refer to as a Dr. Seuss-like landscape. About 12 kilometers of walking today in 5-7 hours. Stay in the hut for overnight.
After breakfast hike for 4hrs to Pt. Lenana Lenana (4,985mts) gaining an ascent of 385 ms; the highlight being the watching of African sunrise and if it’s clear enough having a view of MT Kilimanjaro. After taking photographs, descend back to Shiptons for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will also meet the climbing guide at this point.
After breakfast carry packed lunch for Summit attempt of Batian (17,058ft) via North face standard route.
We have built in an extra day for the summit attempt. You will need to carry ice axe, crampons, and a sleeping bag. If the climbing pace and the weather is fine, we may climb Batian and descend down to Shiptons for the night.
After breakfast descend to Old Moses (3,000mts) for overnight,
After breakfast hike down for 2 to 3hrs to Sirimon park gate for pick up to Nairobi.
