Mount Kenya’s true summits, Batian and Nelion, require technical rock climbing, but Point Lenana (4,985m), the third peak, is reachable by trekking alone. This itinerary climbs via the gentler Sirimon route and descends via the more scenic Chogoria route, giving genuinely varied terrain across the mountain.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
A drive from Nairobi to the Sirimon Gate, then a trek through moorland to Old Moses Camp (3,300m), roughly 3–4 hours.
Nairobi to Sirimon Gate, Old Moses Camp
Accommodation
All levelsMountain hut/camping, full crew support
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A trek across the Mackinder Valley to Shipton’s Camp (4,200m), roughly 5–6 hours, with dramatic views of the peaks ahead.
Old Moses Camp to Shipton’s Camp
Accommodation
All levelsMountain hut/camping, full crew support
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A pre-dawn departure to reach Point Lenana (4,985m) at sunrise, then a descent via the Chogoria route to Mintos Hut (4,300m).
Summit Day: Point Lenana, Descend to Mintos Hut
Accommodation
All levelsMountain hut/camping, full crew support
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A descent through the Gorges Valley and past the Vivienne Falls to Meru Bandas (3,000m), roughly 6–7 hours.
Mintos Hut to Meru Bandas
Accommodation
All levelsMeru Bandas, mountain hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A final descent through dense forest to the Chogoria Gate, then a drive back to Nairobi.
Meru Bandas to Chogoria Gate, Transfer to Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6
Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Mount Kenya National Park fees, camping & rescue fees | Included in package price |
| Full mountain crew: guides, cook, porters | Included |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Fit trekkers who want a genuine high-altitude summit experience without the technical rock climbing that Mount Kenya’s true peaks require.Tour Includes
- All park fees, hut/camping fees & rescue fees
- Full mountain crew: guide, cook, porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Ground transport, Nairobi to/from the mountain
- Pre-trek briefing and gear check
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Personal trekking gear (available for hire locally)
- Visas
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Travel & high-altitude insurance