Plan your Mt. Kenya Climb with us
Seeking an adventure beyond the crowds? Mount Kenya, with its wild landscapes, unique wildlife, and thrilling trekking routes, delivers a truly unforgettable African experience. Conquer Point Lenana, a trekking peak with an optional via ferrata challenge, and immerse yourself in the mountain’s diverse beauty.
Why Choose Mount Kenya
Escape the well-trodden paths and delve into Mount Kenya’s pristine landscapes, where untamed nature thrives. Discover hidden valleys teeming with unique high-altitude plants and catch glimpses of rare wildlife. Challenge and Reward: Test your limits on rugged trails that wind through otherworldly terrain, scale exhilarating rock faces, and push yourself to breathtaking heights. Each step brings you closer to panoramic views few have witnessed, a reward for your unwavering determination.
Are you ready to leave the ordinary behind and experience the extraordinary? Contact us today and let our experts design your unforgettable Mount Kenya expedition!
Reason why you should book with us
Knowledgeale Crew
Years of experience on the slopes of Mt. Kenya have made them walking encyclopedias of their chosen peak. They understand every twist of the trail, the nuances of changing weather, and the subtle signs of altitude adaptation in climbers.
Incredible Experience
The mountain’s diverse landscapes pushes you beyond your comfort zone. Encounter unpredictable weather, grueling ascents, and the raw beauty of untamed nature, challenging your limits and unveiling your resilience.
Tailored Experience
Whether you prefer the camaraderie of a scheduled expedition or the intimacy of a private climb, we tailor your Mount Kenya adventure to your goals and experience level.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km walk, 950m ascent.
Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we take 4×4 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for distance of 10 km up to the Mt Kenya Bandas. Dinner and overnight at the Mount Kenya Bandas.
Day 2: Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite ( 3,600m) 3hrs, 9km, 700m ascent.
After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near road head, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch on the banks of a stream, then it’s time to cut up the left hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more “touristy” areas.
Day 3: Lake Ellis- Minto`s Camp. ( 4,200m) 4 hrs, 12km, 600m ascent.
Similar early start. Again well off the beaten track to follow a ridge up the mountain for about 3 hours to eventually join the tourist track on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. Breath taking views over the Gorges Valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands.
Lunch is served at a small stream crossing, before continuing for a further hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and our night’s rest. Afternoon is spent relaxing at camp, though a 10 minute walk to the “Temple” is well worth the effort. This is a 150 meters vertical cliff that gets its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge – they look as if they are praying.
Day 4: Minto`s – Austrian hut 4,700m(top hut) 4 hrs, 7km, 500m ascent.
Today we begin our trek ascending up along the foot of huge rock walls. From the top we`ll have an excellent view of Mt. Kenya. After ascending for a couple of hours you reach Tooth Col. From here you traverse until you reach the Austrian Hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Austrian camp – Pt Lenana – Old Moses. 6 hrs, 20km, 285m ascent – 1,400m descent.
Leave at 5.00am for predawn attempt, climbing for 1 hour across bare rock and scree slopes characteristic of the alpine region up to Pt Lenana – the hiker`s summit, arriving in time to catch the African sunrise. Descend to Shipton’s camp for breakfast and a short rest.
After breakfast we begin a 5 hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to the Old Moses camp (3,300m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp. Dinner and overnight at the Old Moses camp.
Day 6: Old Moses camp – Nairobi. 2 hrs, 9km, 680m descent.Old Moses camp – Nairobi. 2 hrs, 9km, 680m descent.
After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours up to the Sirimon Park gate to catch a vehicle for transfer to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.