CLIMBING MOUNT KENYA

	Destination:	Kenya – Mount Kenya
	Departures:	This trip can be arranged at any time to suit your requirements.
	Price:	From 1,325 USD (6 days) excluding flights. Price is per person based on two people sharing. Price includes transport to and from the mountain, English speaking mountain guide and porters, park fees, accommodation and meals [as per itinerary], Emergency evacuation service “Flying doctors” insurance.
	Best time to go:	Although, Mount Kenya can be climbed all year round, it's safest to climb during the dry seasons: January-February and August to September have the most reliably fine weather. It’s best to avoid the two rainy seasons from mid March until June and from late October to the end of December. But due to recent climatic changes, it is hard to rely on traditional rules of weather.

Trip Highlights

• Truly an experience of a lifetime
• A challenge that will test your physical and mental endurance
• Incomparable views
• Extraordinary vegetation
• A choice of two routes to suit inclination and budget

Mount Kenya, astoundingly just 16km from the equator, 12 glaciers continue to shape the jagged roots of what was once Africa’s tallest mountain. After seeing the 5199m worth of dramatic remnants that today comprise Mount Kenya – now Africa’s second highest mountain. Of the three main peaks (Batian, Lenana and Nelion), only point Lenana (4985m) can be reached by trekkers and the other two being only for technical climbers.

Mount Kenya Climbing Routes

Our selected team of guides and porters will use their years of experience to guide you safely up the mountain. There are three main routes to Climb Mt. Kenya, we specialise in two different routes each offering distinct experiences of climbing this mythical mountain.

Sirimon Route is on the dry side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts & ends on the northwest side of the mountain near Timau. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain.

Four or more days
Straightforward, with shorter hikes
Most popular
Hut accommodation available at all camps
No bottled water, soft drinks and beer available at most camps

“Sirimon Route” Itinerary

“Sirimon Route” Price List

Chogoria Route, regarded as the most scenic route, passes the enchanting Hall Tarns and looks down sheer cliffs into the spectacular Gorges Valley and onto the beautiful Lake Michaelson.