Embark on a thrilling 5-day private trekking adventure on Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest mountain. Explore the stunning Sirimon-Chogoria route and conquer the majestic peaks of Batian, Nelion, and Lenana.
Embark on a thrilling 5-day private trekking adventure on Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest mountain. Explore the stunning Sirimon-Chogoria route and conquer the majestic peaks of Batian, Nelion, and Lenana.
Nairobi-Sirimon Ascent
Mount Kenya National Park - Guests will be picked up from their hotel and depart Nairobi at 7:30 am, heading to Nanyuki town for lunch, a journey of approximately 4 hours. The trip continues to Sirimon Gate (Sirimon Park Gate), taking about 1 hour, at an altitude of 2440m. From the gate, the path ascends through the forest,…
Nairobi-Sirimon Ascent
Mount Kenya National Park - Guests will be picked up from their hotel and depart Nairobi at 7:30 am, heading to Nanyuki town for lunch, a journey of approximately 4 hours. The trip continues to Sirimon Gate (Sirimon Park Gate), taking about 1 hour, at an altitude of 2440m. From the gate, the path ascends through the forest, transitioning to heathland after roughly 3 hours. Approximately 3½ hours from the gate, the path turns right towards Judmier Camp, at 3300m, where dinner and overnight accommodations are provided, L, D.
Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp Ascent
Mount Kenya National Park - After breakfast, the group follows the path uphill, taking the left fork at the junction. An hour’s trek from Old Moses Camp leads to the crossing of Ontulili River. The route then contours right through the Moorland, crossing Liki North, and continues uphill to Mackinders Valley, offering stunning views of the main peaks (Nelion, Batian, and Lenana). Dinner and overnight stay are at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B, L, D.
Shipton Camp - Acclimatization
Mount Kenya National Park - Spend the entire day acclimatizing with guided hikes. The day includes trekking to Kami Hut and descending to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Return to Shipton for an early dinner and overnight stay, preparing for the next day’s summit attempt, B, L, D.
Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) Ascent
Mount Kenya National Park - Rise early for hot coffee before departing the camp at 3 am, ascending a steep, stony quarry that cuts through a cliff, leading to the lower Hall Tarns. The journey takes about 3 hours, reaching Mount Kenya Point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) by 6:30 am. The trek to Lenana Peak at 4985m takes approximately 3 hours. Enjoy a photography session and sightseeing from the summit. After witnessing the African sunrise, descend to Mintos Hut (6km), a 2-hour trek, for breakfast. Continue the adventure with a 20km hike, taking 4-5 hours, down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m (Mt Kenya Bandas). Dinner and overnight stay at Mount Kenya Bandas, B, L, D.
Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Mount Kenya National Park - After the final breakfast, guests will trek for 2 hours, covering 15km to the forest clearance. The remaining distance of approximately 16km is covered by a 4x4WD vehicle. A 4x4 transfer vehicle will take guests to Chogoria, where they will connect with their transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, marking the end of the tour, B, L.

- Climb certificate
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Climb certificate
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Gratuities, Visa, Drinks, Flights, items of personal use,any other extra not in the above itineray
- Gratuities, Visa, Drinks, Flights, items of personal use,any other extra not in the above itineray
Mount Kenya, standing at a height of 5,199m (17,058 feet), holds the title of the tallest mountain in Kenya and the second-tallest in Africa.
Shaped roughly like a circle, Mount Kenya spans roughly 60km at the 200mm contour line, where the steep hills magnificently ascend from the more gradual slopes of the central highlands. The main peaks of the…
Mount Kenya, standing at a height of 5,199m (17,058 feet), holds the title of the tallest mountain in Kenya and the second-tallest in Africa.
Shaped roughly like a circle, Mount Kenya spans roughly 60km at the 200mm contour line, where the steep hills magnificently ascend from the more gradual slopes of the central highlands. The main peaks of the massif dramatically soar from an elevation of approximately 4,500m to the primary summit of Batian at 5,199m, closely followed by Nelion at 5,188m, and Point Lenana at 4,985m.
The mountain boasts other significant summits like Point Piggott at 4,957m, Point Dutton at 4,885m, and Point John at 4,883m. Among the three main peaks, Batian, Lenana, and Nelion, only Lenana is accessible by casual Mount Kenya trekkers, while Batian and Nelion require advanced climbing skills.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.