Mountain Climbing in Kenya a hike up Mount Kenya

Mount Kenya, with its snow-capped peaks 5,199 m. high, is Kenya´s highest mountain and certainly one of the most beautiful mountains anywhere. Its slopes are covered with rich deciduous and bamboo forests and open high altitude moorland just below the glaciers and snowfields. Wildlife resident within the forest includes elephant, buffalo and even lion, with several species of antelope and other smaller animals.

The breathtaking view of the diverse tropical landscape will prove to be worth every step of the challenging climb. You can also attempt to climb Mount Kenya following any of the routes described below. Click on the links below to view the mountain climbing itineraries:-

Naromoro Route

Sirimon Route

Chogoria Route

Machame Route

Marangu Route

Umbwe Route

   
Park : Mt Kenya National Park
Grade : B- moderate. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles per day.
ApproximateTrekking Distance: 60 KMS
Starts : Nairobi/ Ends : Nairobi
Departure Day: Any Day
Accomodation :Standard Lodge and Tent While trekking
participants MINIMUM : 2 participants
Activities :Hiking and trekking,Plants naming,bird watch , wildlife encounter ,photography
DAY 01: NAIROBI - NANYUKI TOWN
Departure from Nairobi is at 0900 hrs(either from hotel or airport) to Nanyuki
and stop at the Equator briefly. Continue to Nanyuki where you check in your hotel. Afternoon is spend preparing for the hike.A COMPLIMENTARY walking tour to the EQUATOR. Dinner and overnight at the Nanyuki simbas lodge.
DAY 02: NANYUKI TOWN - OLD MOSES
After breakfast transfer to Sirimon gate and hike to Old Moses camp for overnight (3300m), 3 to 4 hrs hikes (9kms). Old Moses is where you acclimatize as you also come across different vegetation.
DAY 03: OLD MOSES - MAKINDER'S VALLEY
After breakfast Hike to Shipton's camp (4200m )through Liki and Makinders valley for overnight (6 to 8 hrs hikes) 17 kms.
DAY 04: MAKINDER'S VALLEY - OLD MOSES
Attempt point Lenana (4985m) at 0300 hrs and descend directly to Old Moses (Judmair) Camp for overnight
DAY 5: OLD MOSES - NAIROBI
After breakfast descend to Sirimon Park Gate to catch your vehicle to your next destination

Price includes
Return transfer Nairobi -Nanyuki/-Nairobi
3 meals per day while trekking
3 days Mt. Kenya trek
/4 nights accommodation while trekking
2 transfer from Nanyuki/Chogoria- park gate- return
All government park fees at Mt Kenya National Park
English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters
Accomodation at Nanyuki Simbas lodge D/B/B

Exclusive
Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain TrousersPrice is exclusive of first and last Night accomodation in Nairobi.

You can hire some of the equipments available at a reasonable cost.
Minimum rate per person USD 550. For an additional night you pay USD 90