Kenya · Trekking

4-Day Mount Kenya Trek from Nairobi to Point Lenana

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Hard pace

Admire the sunrise at the top of Mount Kenya

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb the steep ridge to Point Lenana, the third-highest peak of Mount Kenya
02 Summit at dawn for breathtaking mountain scenery at 4,985 m
03 Hike through beautiful rainforest, alpine vegetation, and the Teleki Valley
04 Take in incredible views of peaks, tarn lakes, glaciers, and valleys

Delve deep into pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forests, mineral springs, and views of rare and endangered animal species on this 4-day trek. Climb Africa's second-highest mountain and the highest in Kenya, passing through beautiful rainforest and unique alpine vegetation on the way to Lenana Point. Your reward is breathtaking mountain scenery and incredible views of peaks, tarn lakes, glaciers, and valleys.

Delve deep into pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forests, mineral springs, and views of rare and endangered animal species on this 4-day trek.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Naro Moru

Languages English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Met Station via Naro Moru

Pick-up from your accommodation in Nairobi or another agreed location.
Drive to Naro Moru town.
Proceed to the park gate for registration.
Begin the hike through 8 km of beautiful rainforest.
Arrive at Met Station (3,050 m/10,200 ft).

Have dinner and an overnight stay in the hut.

Day 02

Met Station to Mackinders Camp through Teleki Valley

Have an early breakfast.
Hike into a steep bog and walk through Teleki Valley, named after the Hungarian explorer Samuel Teleki. The hike takes approximately 6-7 hours.
Arrive at Mackinders Camp (4,200 m/14,000 ft) for lunch and rest.

Have dinner and an overnight stay in the hut.

Day 03

Early Morning Summit of Point Lenana

Get up at 02:00 am to summit Point Lenana (4,985 m/16,355 ft) in time for sunrise.
Walk for 4 hours through long scree and reach the summit at dawn.
See incredible views of beautiful peaks, tarn lakes, glaciers, and valleys.
Descend to Met Station for dinner and an overnight stay at the hut.

Day 04

Descend to the Park Gate and Return to Nairobi

Descend to the park gate and return to Nairobi.
Optional: Stay overnight at Naro Moru River Lodge before returning to Nairobi.

Where this trip takes you

Point Lenana, Met Station, Teleki Valley, Naro Moru

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All transportation to and from the mountain
All park fees
All food while on the mountain
Accommodation in mountain huts/camping where applicable
English-speaking Kenyan guide
Porter support for the climb

What's Not Included

Personal clothing and equipment
Tips and gratuities for guides and porter (recommended at 10-15% of climb costs)
Beverages while not on the mountain
Personal insurance