6-Day Mount Kenya Point Lenana Trek via Chogoria and Austrian Hut

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Scale Point Lenana on Mount Kenya, Kenya's highest peak and Africa's second-highest
• 02 Trek through impressive Yellow Wood forests with abundant wildlife and alpine vistas
• 03 Reach Minto's Hut at 4300 m with spectacular summit views above Lake Michaelson
• 04 Cross Tooth Col between dramatic rock towers on the way to Austrian Hut
• 05 Descend through rain forests and bamboo zones on the final stretch to Chogoria

Scale Mount Kenya, the highest peak in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa, on a 6-day trekking tour to Point Lenana. Follow one of the mountain's main climbing routes through impressive Yellow Wood forests, abundant wildlife habitats, and beautiful alpine vistas as you gain altitude. The trek reaches Minto's Hut and Austrian Hut before the summit attempt from the head of Mackinder's Valley via Simba Col. Descend through rain forests and bamboo zones to complete this rewarding mountain adventure.

Ascend to Minto's Hut at 4300 m, situated on a plateau overlooking Lake Michaelson 300 m below.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Chogoria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Transfer from Nairobi to Chogoria

• Transfer from Nairobi to Chogoria to our base hotel.

• Rest and acclimatize for the remainder of the day.

2

Day 02

Transfer to Mount Kenya Park Gate

• Transfer to the park gate.

• Dinner and overnight at the gate.

3

Day 03

Ascend to Minto's Hut

• Ascend to Minto's Hut at 4300 m, situated on a plateau overlooking Lake Michaelson 300 m below. There are spectacular views of the summits from here.

4

Day 04

Trek via Tooth Col to Austrian Hut

• The trail continues to Austrian Hut via Tooth Col, which is situated between several rock towers.

• Overnight stay at Austrian Hut.

5

Day 05

Summit Point Lenana and Descend

• Make an early morning attempt to climb the summit of Point Lenana, which is only about one hour from Austrian Hut.

• Descend to Chogoria park gate for the night.

6

Day 06

Walk through Forest and Bamboo to Exit

• Take an early morning 15 km walk through the rain forests and bamboo zones to our vehicle for transfer to Nairobi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Return transfer Nairobi - Nanyuki and Chogoria - Nairobi.

• 3 meals per day while trekking.

• 5 days Mount Kenya trek.

• 4 nights' accommodation while trekking.

• 2 transfers from Nanyuki/Chogoria to the park gate and return.

• All government park fees.

• 4x4 transport on the Chogoria route.

• English-speaking mountain guides and porters.

• Mount Kenya certificate.

• Two-man tent.

What's Not Included

• All your climbing gear.

• Personal insurance.

• Personal spending money.

• Gloves, sunglasses, sleeping bags, hats, rain suits, warm jacket, heavy boots, scarves, and rain trousers.

What to bring

• Hiking gear

• Sleeping bags

• Hiking boots

• Waterproof jackets and pants (trousers)

• Hand gloves

• Warm clothing

• At least 5 T-shirts

• Extra sports shoes or sandals

• Warm fleece

• Hat

• Thermal suit

• Getter

• Hiking stick

Know before you go

• Price is exclusive of first and last night accommodation in Nairobi.

• You can hire some of the equipment at a reasonable cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.