Mt Kenya Ascent
The majestic triple peaks of Mt Kenya are a sight to behold. Following the scenic Sirimon Trail, we approach the mountain from the northwest.
It is an exhilarating ascent as we spectacular alpine moorland, forests, glaciers and tarns.
Our goal is Point Lenana, at 4985m, the highest trekkable peak in Kenya and the second highest in Africa. Snow-capped for much of the year, it is arguably a more beautiful mountain than its neighbour Kilimanjaro and is certainly a stimulating climb in its own right.
We add an extra day to the standard itinerary to aid acclimatisation as we trek the spectacular summit circuit past the technical peaks of Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5188m).
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all food |
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Demanding |
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Minimum Age |
18
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Depart London.
Day 2 - Arrive Nairobi; transfer to Mountain Rock Lodge (2000m); acclimatisation walk to Mau Mau Caves.
Day 3 - Begin trek to Old Moses Camp (3150m).
Day 4 - Across moorland to Shipton's camp (4236m).
Day 5 - Scenic summit circuit from Shipton's to Mackinder's Camp.
Day 6 - Final ascent to Point Lenana (4985m); return to Shipton's Camp.
Day 7 - Descend; drive to Nairobi. Fly to London.
Day 8 - Arrive London. |
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Accommodation
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4 nights mountain huts, 1 night lodge.
Basic Hotel, Lodge or Gite, Mountain Hut, Village House – Can be communal, often consisting of just a bed and shared facilities. Bed linen not normally provided. Running water, toilets and electricity may be inconsistent
or non-existent. Cleanliness is not always assured.
We use basic mountain huts and refuges throughout this trip as we make our way to Point Lenana. Mountain rock lodge offers basic twin share rooms. The mountain huts used on the ascent are basic with shared
facilities, often with multiple beds in each room. Each room may accommodate both female and male trekkers.
No bed linen is provided so you must bring your own sleeping bag. With regard to toilet facilities, Old Moses Camp and Shiptons camp have flush toilets. Mackinders Camp use pit latrines.
Single Accommodation.
There is no single accommodation available on this trip.
Extra Accommodation. We are able to arrange pre and post tour accommodation in Nairobi at the Hotel Boulevard, Harry Thuku Road.
We would then recommend meeting the group at Nairobi on the day of the land only start for the transfer to Mountain Rock Lodge. Please contact our sales team for prices for single, twin or triple rooms. |
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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