Kenya · Trekking

4-Day Mt. Kenya Trek to Lenana Point from Nairobi

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Hard pace
Majestic views at Mount Kenya
Marvel at the beauty of Point Lenana
Admire the sunrise at the top of Mount Kenya

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Climb to Lenana Point, the third-highest peak of Mt. Kenya
  • 02 Take in panoramic views of peaks, tarn lakes, glaciers, and valleys
  • 03 Hike through forest, moorland, and the scenic Teleki Valley
  • 04 Camp under starry skies on the slopes of Mt. Kenya

Enjoy the picturesque mountain landscapes of Mt. Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa, on a rewarding trek to Lenana Point, one of its high peaks. Hike through unique alpine vegetation, camp under starry skies, and experience the dramatic beauty of this iconic mountain. Your effort is rewarded at Lenana Point with breathtaking mountain scenery at sunrise.

Your effort is rewarded at Lenana Point with breathtaking mountain scenery at sunrise.

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, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Naro Moru Gate and Met Station

  • You will be transferred to the Naro Moru Park Gate for registration before starting the hike towards the meteorological station. This is a pleasant walk that you will enjoy.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Met Station.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided.

2
Day 02

Trek Through Forest and Moorland to Mackinders Camp

  • Proceed uphill after breakfast through a forest belt before entering the moorlands. You will continue on until the going gets easier as you approach the Teleki Valley and Mackinders Camp at 4,200 m.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mackinders Camp with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3
Day 03

Early Morning Ascent to Point Lenana and Return to Met Station

  • Arise at 2:00 a.m. and depart for the Lenana summit for sunrise. After enjoying the views, you will descend back to Mackinders Camp for breakfast.

  • This will be followed by another 4-hour walk back to the Met Station.

Dinner and overnight stay. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

4
Day 04

Descend Through the Rainforest and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, you will descend through the rainforest areas, covering about 9 km to Naro Moru Park Gate.

  • Here, you will get your transport or transfers back to Nairobi city.

Breakfast and lunch are included.

Lenana Point at sunrise, Teleki Valley moorlands, Mackinders Camp, Naro Moru Park Gate

Where this trip takes you

Lenana Point at sunrise, Teleki Valley moorlands, Mackinders Camp, Naro Moru Park Gate

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

  • Transfer to and from the base Naro Moru Park Gate before the start and end of the climb
  • All meals as detailed during your climb
  • Accommodation in camps/huts as per the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes
  • English-speaking professional Kenya tour guide and skilled cook
  • Treated water on the trek

What's Not Included

  • Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek, and climbing gear
  • International flights
  • Visas to Kenya
  • Items of a personal nature
  • 4th night for acclimatisation (optional and can be organised upon request)
  • Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

What to bring

  • Technical clothing:
    1 waterproof jacket, breathable with hood
    1 insulated jacket, synthetic or down
    1 soft jacket, fleece or soft-shell
    1 waterproof pants, breathable (side zipper recommended)

  • Headwear - 1 balaclava or Buff, for face coverage (optional)

  • Handwear - gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)

  • Hiking boots, warm, waterproof, and broken-in

  • Gym shoes to wear at camp (optional)

  • Socks, wool or synthetic

  • Sunglasses or goggles

  • Water bladder (Camelbak type, 3 litres)

  • Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)

  • Pee bottle, to avoid leaving the tent at night (recommended)

  • Stuff sacks, dry bags to keep gear dry and separate

  • Sleeping bag, warm, four seasons

  • Trekking poles, collapsible (highly recommended)

  • Headlamp with extra batteries

  • Toiletries

  • Medical prescriptions

  • Sunscreen

  • Lip balm

  • Insect repellent

  • Camera, with extra batteries (optional)

  • Passport

  • Insurance

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $490.00 — $650.00
Double Sharing $490.00 — $650.00

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