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6 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Chogoria Route to Point Lenana

Would you like to discover the stunning Chogoria traverse on Mount Kenya? Then join us on this 6-day program starting from Nairobi! At 5,199 m, Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa after Kilimanjaro. This stunning giant is famous for its breathtaking vegetation and wildlife. The highest peaks on Mount Kenya are Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m) and Point Lenana (4,985m). On this adventure, we will climb to the top of Lenana via the Chogoria route, considered to be one of the most beautiful to the top of Mount Kenya.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch (6)
  • Dinner (5)
  • Breakfast (5)
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Climbing Gears, Rain Jackets, Climbing Boots, Sleeping Bag

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup Point

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Our mountain safari guide will pick you up from the airport

Start time:

12:00 PM

What To Expect

    Day 1: Nairobi to Nanyuki
  • Nanyuki Town

    We will set off from Nairobi mid-morning and drive for 3 hours to Nanyuki. We will have lunch at the Ibis Hotel where we will sort equipment and spend the night.

    Duration: 4 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 2: Nanyuki-Old Moses
  • Mount Kenya National Park

    we will drive to the Sirimon Park Gate (2600m) and begin our trek. We will go through forests, bamboo and giant heather zones until we reach the high altitude moorland and the Old Moses Mountain Hut/Campsite (3300m) where we will spend the night.

    Duration: 6 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 3: Old Moses- Shipton Camp
  • Mount Kenya National Park

    We will follow a route that crosses the Ontulili river and further on crosses the Likii River before going up to Mackinders valley and finally, Shipton Camp below the towering peaks and glacier.

    Duration: 7 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 4: Acclimatization Day
  • Mount Kenya National Park

    We will acclimatize at Shipton and enjoy short treks to Oblong and Hausberg Tarn before lunch.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 5: Shipton Camp to Mount Kenya Bandas
  • Mount Kenya National Park

    We will set off early, at 3am and hike up a steep scree slope and glacier 3-4 hours until we reach point Lenana (4985m) to catch site of the sunrise. Then, we will descend to Minto’s hut for breakfast. After resting a while, we will descend down a gorgeous valley with sights of The Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom Rocks and Giant Billiards table before reaching the Bandas where we can enjoy a log fire, hot shower and bed.

    Duration: 6 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 6: Mount Kenya Bandas- Nairobi

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 Hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 Hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Starting from

$900.00

Price varies by group size

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