4-Day Trek to Mount Kenya from Nairobi
Highlights
Nairobi, Mount Kenya
nature, trekking, camping
Private Tour
4 Days
Hard
English, German, Italian
Description
Delve deep into the pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forests, mineral springs and views of rare and endangered species of animals during this trek. Climb Africa’s second-highest mountain and the highest of all in the Kenyan Mountains in just 4 days. While going up, see unique alpine vegetation and enjoy your reward at Lenana Point of breathtaking mountain scenery!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to Met Station
Pick-up from the accommodation in Nairobi (or other location).
Drive to Naro Moru town.
Proceed to the park gate for registration.
Begin the hike through 8 km of a beautiful rainforest.
Arrive at Met station (3,050 m/10,200 ft).
Have dinner and overnight stay in the hut.
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Day 2: Met Station to Mackinders Camp
Have an early breakfast.
Hike and get into a steep bog and walk through Teleki valley, named after the Hungarian explorer Samuel Teleki. (6-7 hours hike)
Arrive at Mackinders camp (4200 m/14000 ft) to have lunch and rest.
Have dinner and overnight stay in the hut.
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Day 3: Point Lenana
Get up at 02:00 am to summit Point Lenana (4985 m/16355 ft) in time for sunrise.
Take a walk for 4 hours through long scree and summit at dawn.
See an incredible view of beautiful peaks, tarn lakes, glaciers and valleys.
- Descend to Met Station for dinner and overnight stay at the hut.
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Day 4: Departure
Descend to the Park Gate and return to Nairobi.
Optional: Stay overnight at Naro Moru River lodge before returning to Nairobi.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.