Mount Kenya Safaris
Mt Kenya is an adventure unlike any other. Being the second highest mountain in Africa, it offers both hiking and technical climbing experiences to challenge those who dare venture onto its majestic slopes. Hikers can enjoy the variety of vegetation and scenery of Mt. Kenya, while aiming for the highest hiking level possible, Pt. Lenana (4985 m.a.s.l.). For more technical climbers, summiting Batian (5199 m.a.s.l.) is a euphorical experience.
Hiking and Climbing Packages
3 - Day Mt. Kenya Safari - Teleki Valley Route
This trip is designed for those who have only a little time and are willing to reach the third highest peak on Mt. Kenya – Point Lenana. Considered a challenging ascent it is a non-technical hike which can be completed by most healthy individuals.
Day 1
Morning drive from Nairobi to Naro-Moru, evening spent at Met Station
Day 2
Hike up to Teleki Valley where there is a spectacular view of Mt. Kenya’s main peaks. Hiking time is approximately 5-6 hours. Overnight at Mackinder’s Camp (4150 m).
Day 3
A pre-dawn start to ensure the summit, Point Lenana, is reached in time for a clear view of Mt. Kenya’s majestic surroundings. The trip continues down the mountain to base camp and on to Naro-Moru or Nairobi.
This trip is designed for those who have only a little time and are willing to reach the third highest peak on Mt. Kenya – Point Lenana. Considered a challenging ascent it is a non-technical hike which can be completed by most healthy individuals.
Day 1
Morning drive from Nairobi to Naro-Moru, evening spent at Met Station
Day 2
Hike up to Teleki Valley where there is a spectacular view of Mt. Kenya’s main peaks. Hiking time is approximately 5-6 hours. Overnight at Mackinder’s Camp (4150 m).
Day 3
A pre-dawn start to ensure the summit, Point Lenana, is reached in time for a clear view of Mt. Kenya’s majestic surroundings. The trip continues down the mountain to base camp and on to Naro-Moru or Nairobi.
4 - Day Mt. Kenya Safari
This follows the same itinerary of the 3-day safari described above but allows for better acclimatization and more of an opportunity to explore the flora and fauna of the Teleki Valley with the extra day built into the package.
5 - Day Circumnavigation of Mt. Kenya
Day 1
Met Station. A light hike takes participants around the densely vegetative zone and the night is spent in log cabins.
Day 2
Hike up to Mackinder’s Camp.
Day 3
Circumnavigate the main peaks by heading north, traversing the mountain to Two Tarn Valley, heading across to Hausberg Valley and Col, ending back at Mackinder's Valley. (approximately 5 hours)
Day 4
Four hours of tough hiking gets us to the summit, Pt Lenana. The descent takes us back to Teleki Valley, where we rest overnight at Mackinder’s Camp.
Day 5
Hikers descend to Met Station, then to Naro-Moru and, finally, to Nairobi.
This follows the same itinerary of the 3-day safari described above but allows for better acclimatization and more of an opportunity to explore the flora and fauna of the Teleki Valley with the extra day built into the package.
5 - Day Circumnavigation of Mt. Kenya
Day 1
Met Station. A light hike takes participants around the densely vegetative zone and the night is spent in log cabins.
Day 2
Hike up to Mackinder’s Camp.
Day 3
Circumnavigate the main peaks by heading north, traversing the mountain to Two Tarn Valley, heading across to Hausberg Valley and Col, ending back at Mackinder's Valley. (approximately 5 hours)
Day 4
Four hours of tough hiking gets us to the summit, Pt Lenana. The descent takes us back to Teleki Valley, where we rest overnight at Mackinder’s Camp.
Day 5
Hikers descend to Met Station, then to Naro-Moru and, finally, to Nairobi.
5 - Day Sirimon-Chogoria Trek
Day 1
Depart Nairobi and head to Nanyuki for an overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 2
Transfer from Nanyuki to Sirimon Gate (2619m), where participants begin the 9km trek to Old Moses Camp (3300m) through the mountain rainforest. This is an overnight stay.
Day 3
Hike to Shipton’s Camp via Mackinder’s Valley. Overnight in the shadows of Mt. Kenya’s main peaks, Batian and Nelion.
Day 4
A steady, 4-hour hike to the summit to Pt. Lenana (4985m) followed by the descent, via Mintos, to Meru Bandas (3020m) for the night. Total hiking time is approximately 10 hours.
Day 5
Drive down to Chogoria and transfer to Nairobi.
Day 1
Depart Nairobi and head to Nanyuki for an overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 2
Transfer from Nanyuki to Sirimon Gate (2619m), where participants begin the 9km trek to Old Moses Camp (3300m) through the mountain rainforest. This is an overnight stay.
Day 3
Hike to Shipton’s Camp via Mackinder’s Valley. Overnight in the shadows of Mt. Kenya’s main peaks, Batian and Nelion.
Day 4
A steady, 4-hour hike to the summit to Pt. Lenana (4985m) followed by the descent, via Mintos, to Meru Bandas (3020m) for the night. Total hiking time is approximately 10 hours.
Day 5
Drive down to Chogoria and transfer to Nairobi.
5 - Day Naro-Moru-Sirimon Trek
This is a more leisurely-paced trek up Mt. Kenya which allows climbers to better acclimatize to higher altitudes before reaching the highest part, Point Lenana (4985m).
Day 1
Pick up from Nairobi and drive to Met Station.
Day 2
Hike up the Teleki Valley to Mackinder’s Camp. This is about a 5-6 hour hike.
Day 3
The day’s hike takes participants around the main peaks, starting with the north approach. The mountain traverse takes hikers below the south and west face of the mountain, past Two Tarn Huts and then across the western terminal into Mackinder’s Valley (4200m). This is a 5 hour hike and the night is spent in high altitudes tents.
Day 4
Ascent of Point Lenana (4895), via the north face of Mt. Kenya, takes about 4 hours of aggressive hiking. The descent leads hikers back to camp for a healthy breakfast followed by a hike to Old Moses Camp for the night.
Day 5
Hikers travel down through the rain forest to the Sirimon Gate to be transferred back to Nanyuki town.
This is a more leisurely-paced trek up Mt. Kenya which allows climbers to better acclimatize to higher altitudes before reaching the highest part, Point Lenana (4985m).
Day 1
Pick up from Nairobi and drive to Met Station.
Day 2
Hike up the Teleki Valley to Mackinder’s Camp. This is about a 5-6 hour hike.
Day 3
The day’s hike takes participants around the main peaks, starting with the north approach. The mountain traverse takes hikers below the south and west face of the mountain, past Two Tarn Huts and then across the western terminal into Mackinder’s Valley (4200m). This is a 5 hour hike and the night is spent in high altitudes tents.
Day 4
Ascent of Point Lenana (4895), via the north face of Mt. Kenya, takes about 4 hours of aggressive hiking. The descent leads hikers back to camp for a healthy breakfast followed by a hike to Old Moses Camp for the night.
Day 5
Hikers travel down through the rain forest to the Sirimon Gate to be transferred back to Nanyuki town.
6 - Day Best of Mt. Kenya Trek
This trek offers the best views of the main peaks at an enjoyable, leisurely pace. The mountain is traversed with ascent along the Sirimon Track and descent along the Chogoria Track. The splendor of Timau and Chogoria areas are experienced in this trek.
Day 1
Start at Sirimon Gate. An easy 3-hour walk to Old Moses Camp (3300m) will help participants acclimatize to conditions and elevation. The night is spent in high altitude tents.
Day 2
Trek up the moorland and break away from the Sirimon track into the Sirimon Valley (3900m). Overnight in Sirimon Valley (3964m).
Day 3
Hikers continue through the Nithi and Gorges Valleys. The night is spent at Hall Tarn-Mintos (4200m).
Day 4
Four hours of strenuous hiking ends at the summit of Pt. Lenana (4985m). The descent leads back to Mintos, via Austrian Hut, Tooth Peak, Square Tarn and then back to camp.
Day 5
Descend to Mt. Kenya Meru Lodge and overnight at Banda’s (3020m)
Day 6
A 2-3 hour drive down ends at Chogoria town for transfer to Nairobi.
This trek offers the best views of the main peaks at an enjoyable, leisurely pace. The mountain is traversed with ascent along the Sirimon Track and descent along the Chogoria Track. The splendor of Timau and Chogoria areas are experienced in this trek.
Day 1
Start at Sirimon Gate. An easy 3-hour walk to Old Moses Camp (3300m) will help participants acclimatize to conditions and elevation. The night is spent in high altitude tents.
Day 2
Trek up the moorland and break away from the Sirimon track into the Sirimon Valley (3900m). Overnight in Sirimon Valley (3964m).
Day 3
Hikers continue through the Nithi and Gorges Valleys. The night is spent at Hall Tarn-Mintos (4200m).
Day 4
Four hours of strenuous hiking ends at the summit of Pt. Lenana (4985m). The descent leads back to Mintos, via Austrian Hut, Tooth Peak, Square Tarn and then back to camp.
Day 5
Descend to Mt. Kenya Meru Lodge and overnight at Banda’s (3020m)
Day 6
A 2-3 hour drive down ends at Chogoria town for transfer to Nairobi.
9 - Day Sirimon-Naro-Moru Traverse
Day 1
Transfer from Nairobi to Naro Moru Hotel
Day 2
Transfer from Nanyuki to Sirimon Gate (2619m), followed by a 9 km trek to Old Moses Camp (3300m) for an overnight stay at Banda’s.
Day 3
Ascend the Sirimon track to Likii North Valley and camp overnight in the valley of the subsidiary peaks of Sendeyo and Teleki. (3993m).
Day 4
Hikers climb out of the North Valley and into Mackinder’s Valley. Camp at Mackinder’s Camp located just below the main peaks, Batian and Nelion (4200m).
Day 5
A "rest" day with light, localized hiking.
Day 6
A 4-hr, rigorous hike to the ascent of Pt. Lenana (4985m). The day’s descent ends at Mackinder’s for an overnight in log cabins (4200m)
Day 7
Descent to Met Station and overnight in log cabins (3050m).
Day 8
Hike to the park gate and then transportation provided to Naro Moru
Day 1
Transfer from Nairobi to Naro Moru Hotel
Day 2
Transfer from Nanyuki to Sirimon Gate (2619m), followed by a 9 km trek to Old Moses Camp (3300m) for an overnight stay at Banda’s.
Day 3
Ascend the Sirimon track to Likii North Valley and camp overnight in the valley of the subsidiary peaks of Sendeyo and Teleki. (3993m).
Day 4
Hikers climb out of the North Valley and into Mackinder’s Valley. Camp at Mackinder’s Camp located just below the main peaks, Batian and Nelion (4200m).
Day 5
A "rest" day with light, localized hiking.
Day 6
A 4-hr, rigorous hike to the ascent of Pt. Lenana (4985m). The day’s descent ends at Mackinder’s for an overnight in log cabins (4200m)
Day 7
Descent to Met Station and overnight in log cabins (3050m).
Day 8
Hike to the park gate and then transportation provided to Naro Moru
Additional Package
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Aberdare Range (3900m)
Oldonyo is estimated to be the highest point in the Aberdare mountain range. While today there is no permanent snow on the mountain, glaciation is evident by way of the u-shaped valleys that are characteristically found on these mountains. In the area surrounding the range, on a clear day, the Great Rift Valley and Mt. Kenya are visible in their entire splendor. The rolling, open terrain invites hikers to view unique flora and a variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes and leopards. |