Explore the world with tourHQ
Home8-Day Mount Kenya's SE Face Climb From Nairobi
Description
Embark on a challenge to conquer the second-highest peaks in Africa, the Batian & Nelion peaks of Mount Kenya. We have two sections of routes for technical climbing- the SE face and the North face climbing trails. Sign up for this tour and climb the peaks of glory in 8 days while staying in adventurous camps.
Highlights
- Hike through a tropical forest to reach Old Moses Camp
- Cross the Lewis Glacier and head up to the base of Nelion
- Summit Lenana for a beautiful sunrise
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
-
Day 1: Nairobi to Old Moses Camp (3300m) expand_more
Depart Nairobi for Nanyuki and proceed to Mt Kenya National Park Sirimon Gate.
Follow the track uphill for 10 km to Old Moses.
-
Day 2: Liki North (3993m) expand_more
Follow the trail around the head of a large valley, crossing several small streams to reach the crest of the ridge between the Otulili and Liki North Valleys.
-
Day 3: Shipton’s Camp (4250m) expand_more
Ascend to the valley's west side, over a ridge, then down into the Mackinder Valley to get to the direct route. From here, we follow Mackinder Valley.
-
Day 4: Austrian Hut (4700m) expand_more
Arise at 2:00 a.m. and depart for the Lenana summit for sunrise. This section is long and hard with a tough screen.
After enjoying the views, descend to Austrian Hut, your base, before climbing Nelion.
-
Day 5: Nelion and Batian Summit (5199m) To Ian Howell Hut (5100m) expand_more
Arising at 3:30 am, cross the Lewis Glacier and head up to the base of Nelion, arriving at the top at around 1:00 pm.
Traverse the Gate Of Mist to Batian summit and then return to Nelion and Ian Howell Hut.
-
Day 6: Mintos Hut (Halls Tarn) 4200m expand_more
Descend to the bottom about 9 ropes to Austrian Hut for breakfast.
Continue down to Mintos Hut.
-
Day 7: Meru Bandas 3000m expand_more
Descend to Meru Mt Kenya Bandas above Chogoria, following the Gorges Valley. Enjoy hot showers and a well-earned sleep.
-
Day 8: Nairobi expand_more
Carry down through the bamboo and indigenous forest to Bairunyi for your transport back to Nairobi.
What's Included
- Return transfer Nairobi-Nanyuki/Chogoria-Nairobi
- 3 meals per day while trekking
- 8 days Mt. Kenya trek
- 7 nights accommodation while trekking
- 2 transfer from Nanyuki/Chogoria-park gate-return
- Tea, coffee and drinking water are provided
- All government park fees
- English-speaking Mt Kenya mountain guides and porters & experienced chef
- Accomodation at Nanyuki Simbas Lodge or similar
- Certificate after successful climbing
- Twin-sharing tent accommodation (mountain huts available at an extra cost for those who desire to upgrade)
What's Excluded
- First and last night accommodation in Nairobi
- Airport transfers
- Soft drinks
- Optional tours and activities diverting from the main itinerary
- Climbing gears (most items available for hire at a reasonable fee)
- Travel insurance can be arranged at the guest's request, and expenses
- Tips to guide porters and other service staff ( Optional but recommended)
- All flights
- Items & expenditures of a personal nature
What to bring
Lists of Climbing Gears/Kits
- TECHNICAL CLIMBING GEAR (Recommended minimum items)
The weather can vary hugely, but commonly, you would climb in quite a few layers. For example, a base layer, insulated Gillet, softshell jacket, hardshell jacket, thin softshell trousers, hat under your helmet, liner socks inside your climbing shoes and possibly close-fitting fingerless gloves. You may also need to throw on a warm belay jacket at stances.
Climbing Hardware
- Pair of 50m half or twin ropes
- Climbing harness
- Helmet (& warm hat/balaclava to fit under it)
- Rock shoes (recommended not to have too tight a fit and consider wearing thin socks inside)
- Belay/rappel plate to suit double rope above
- 3 HMS karabiners
- 2 locking karabiners
- 4+ short slings
- 2x Prussic loops
- Nuts/wires size 1-9
- Cams size approx 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 (more if you have them) to suit cracks approx 20-50mm wide
- 5 long quickdraws/extenders with snap gates
- Small (- 25L) climbing pack; large enough for a spare warm belay jacket, gloves/mitts, emergency bivvy/blizzard bag
- 1 Litre of water, sweets, chocolate, camera
- Note, for crossing the mists' gate between Batian and Nelion, B1 boots, crampons, and an ice axe may be required, subject to snow/ice conditions.
Mount Kenya Technical Climbing Kits Checklist:
- BAGS
- 80-100 Litre duffle bag (optional but useful before climbing and leaving gear at the hotel)
- 65-75 Litre rucksack (for a porter to carry your main gear)
- Waterproof rucksack cover
- Small waterproof stuff sacks
- OUTER - SHELL
- Large, lightweight umbrella (can usually be bought in Kenya)
- Waterproof shell jacket
- Waterproof shell trousers
- Waterproof gaiters
- OUTER- WARM
- Warm insulated jacket (fleece/insulated)
- MID-LAYERS
- Microfleece/woollen top(s)
- Softshell jacket (optional but useful)
- Insulated Gillet (optional but useful)
- Trekking trousers (synthetic) zip-off ones are good x2-3
- Shorts (to cover thighs)
- BASE-LAYERS
- Long sleeve base layer top(s) (synthetic)
- Leggings/running tights (optional)
- Underwear (synthetic dries quicker!)
- HEAD-WEAR
- Warm hat (to cover ears)
- Buff (optional but very useful)
- Wide-brim sun hat or cap with neck veil
- Sunglasses
- HANDS
- Thick insulated gloves or mitts
- Thin liner gloves (optional but useful)
- FOOTWEAR
- Liner socks (optional)
- Good trekking socks
- Waterproof trekking boots (not trekking shoes)
- Trainers/general shoes/ flipflops/ sandals
- GENERAL TRAVEL/CITY CLOTHING
- General Sweatshirt/tops
- General T-shirts/shirts, etc., x2-3
- General Socks x4-5
- Underwear x4-5
- SLEEPING
- 3-4 Season sleeping bag (comfort -5degC or lower)
- Sleeping bag liner cotton/fleece/silk (optional)
- Waterproof stuff sack for sleeping bag
- Thick foam mat or self-inflating mat
- ELECTRICAL
- LED Headtorch & spare batteries
- Watch with light and alarm
- Camera, memory card & batteries (optional)
- Solar charger (optional)
- Old unlocked phone handset (optional)
- PAPERWORK etc.
- Passport
- Photocopies of passport
- Flight details
- Student card (if relevant)
- Insurance policy details
- Yellow Fever cert (if relevant)
- Waterproof wallet for papers
- Cash/bank cards
- Notebook/diary pencil + biro (optional)
- Books, maps & information (optional)
- Cards/games (optional)
- REPAIR KIT (optional but useful)
- Gaffer/duck tape
- Super glue
- Cable ties
- Needle + extra strong thread
- Multitool/penknife
- EATING/DRINKING
- 2x 1-litre drinks bottles
- Favourite high-energy snacks/ energy drink powder
- OTHERS
- Toilet roll in the plastic bag + spare bag
- Earplugs (optional but recommended!)
- TREKKING HARDWARE
- Walking poles (optional but useful)
- PERSONAL WASH KIT
- Antibacterial hand gel
- Wet wipes (optional)
- Toothbrush with cover
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo and or Shower gel
- Deodorant
- Shave kit + mirror (optional)
- Clothes wash liquid (optional)
- PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT (suggested contents)
- Paracetamol tablets
- Ibuprofen (tablets/gel)
- Antiseptic wipes
- Latex gloves
- Adhesive plasters
- Blister Plasters
- Zinc Tape
- Crepe Bandage
- Sterile Dressing
- Antihistamines (optional)
- Rehydration Sachets
- Antiseptic Cream
- Sunblock Cream
- Lip Salve (with SPF)
- Knee/Ankle Support
- Personal Medications, e.g. Anti-Malaria Tablets, Inhalers, Epipen etc
Know before you go
- We ensure clients get enough and plenty of well-cooked food.
- You can extend the climb with a safari, camping, lodge, or beach holiday.
- You can hire some of the equipment and items available at a reasonable cost.
Note: The price as quoted is for a minimum of 2 person sharing. Sole travellers quote is available on request
Meeting Point
Nairobi, Kenya
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 1924 Per Person |
| 3 To 4 | USD 1880 Per Person |
| 5 To 6 | USD 1840 Per Person |
| 7 To 9 | USD 1800 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
| Private Tour Price | USD 2274 |
| Maximum no. of people | 10 |