Kenya · Hiking

10-Hour Mount Kenya Hiking Tour from Nairobi to 4,200 m Moorland

10 Hours Round trip from Kenya Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike on Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa
02 Explore Mount Kenya National Park with a professional Kenyan mountain guide
03 Trek through rainforest and bamboo forest with chances to spot birds and animals
04 Reach the moorland at 4,200 m on a private day hike from Nairobi

Climb the marvellous Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa, on a private guided hike from Nairobi. Explore Mount Kenya National Park as you trek through rainforest and bamboo forest, with chances to spot birds and animals along the way. Discover the mountain's rich vegetation, alpine meadows, and tarns on this rewarding 10-hour adventure.

Explore Mount Kenya National Park as you trek through rainforest and bamboo forest, with chances to spot birds and animals along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Naro Moru

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mount Kenya National Park Hike via Naro Moru Gate

06:00 am: Depart from Nairobi for Mount Kenya National Park.
09:00 am: Arrive at Mount Kenya National Park and proceed to Naro Moru Gate for the start of your day hike.
10:00 am: Continue hiking up the rainforest mountain with your tour guide, looking out for birds and animals in the forest.
12:00 pm: Climb to the Met Station through the bamboo forest, then begin your way back to the gate.
02:00 pm: Arrive at Naro Moru Gate at the end of the trekking trailhead.
03:00 pm: Enjoy a packed lunch at the park gate and begin the return journey to Nairobi after the tour.
05:00 pm: Arrive in Nairobi and get transferred to your Nairobi hotel.