Overview
This is a Mount Kenya trek that combines the two most scenic routes of Mt Kenya. You’ll be ascending the dry side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walkings. Climb up through the forest into a wide ridge approaching the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunkhouse facilities are the best on this side of the mountain. This climb can be tailor-made to your liking by reducing or adding days.
- You’ll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost
Tour Plan
Day 1 – Nairobi to Mount Kenya National Park
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and travel toward Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya’s highest mountain destination. Upon arrival, meet your climbing guides and porters before beginning your trek through lush rainforest and bamboo zones. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, unique vegetation, and fresh mountain air before arriving at your first mountain camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 – Trek to Higher Altitude Moorland Camp
After breakfast, continue ascending Mount Kenya through scenic moorlands filled with giant lobelias and dramatic mountain landscapes. Enjoy panoramic views while acclimatizing to higher altitude conditions during the day’s trek. Arrive at your mountain camp in the afternoon for relaxation, warm meals, and overnight preparation for summit adventure ahead.
Day 3 – Summit Attempt and Mountain Exploration
Begin your summit attempt before dawn and hike toward Point Lenana, the most accessible trekking peak on Mount Kenya. Witness spectacular sunrise views across Kenya’s landscapes from the summit before descending carefully to lower altitude camp. Celebrate your successful climbing experience while enjoying scenic mountain surroundings and overnight accommodation at camp.
Day 4 – Descend Through Scenic Mountain Trails
After breakfast, begin descending through Mount Kenya’s beautiful valleys, moorlands, and forest trails while enjoying magnificent scenery and wildlife sightings along the route. The gradual descent offers opportunities for photography and relaxation as you return toward lower altitude areas before overnight stay at a comfortable mountain lodge or camp.
Day 5 – Return to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast surrounded by Mount Kenya’s stunning natural beauty before departing for Nairobi. Travel through scenic countryside landscapes while reflecting on your incredible climbing achievement and mountain adventure experiences. Arrive in Nairobi later in the day and transfer to your hotel or airport, marking the end of your sensational Mount Kenya climbing safari.
Included
- Porterage
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water(On all days)
- Sleeping bag
Exclude
- Rescue fee
- Climbing gear
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Bath towels
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees