7-Day Mount Kenya Trek with Nelion Tower and Batian Climb

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy the views at Mackinders Valley
• 02 Marvel at the dense forest around Old Moses Camp
• 03 Climb Nelion Tower via the South East Face standard route
• 04 Reach Batian through the Gates of Mist
• 05 Trek across Mount Kenya via the Sirimon route and Gorges Valley

Enjoy a 7-day journey to Mount Kenya on a challenging and rewarding climb through dramatic alpine scenery. Admire the beautiful volcanic massif, the prominent peaks of Batian and Nelion, and the long views over the central plains of Kenya as you make your way through Mount Kenya National Park. This itinerary includes high-altitude trekking, camping, and summit climbs via Naro Moru and Sirimon.

We will make our way to the summit of Nelion Tower (5,188 m) today via the South East Face standard route.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Naro Moru

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Trek to Naro Moru River Lodge

• After your pickup from Nairobi airport or your hotel, we will transfer to Mount Kenya National Park. Upon arrival, we will take a 3-4 hour hike to Naro Moru River Lodge (3,040 m), where we will spend the night in tents.

2

Day 02

Hike to Mackiners Camp

• Today, we will hike for approximately 5 to 7 hours, with an altitude gain of about 1,300 meters, to Mackiners Camp (4,300 m), where we will spend the night in tents.

3

Day 03

Ascent to Austrian Hut

• Today, we will hike for approximately 2 to 3 hours, with an altitude gain of about 490 meters, to Austrian Hut (4,790 m), where we will spend the night in tents.

4

Day 04

Climb to Nelion Tower Summit

• We will make our way to the summit of Nelion Tower (5,188 m) today via the South East Face standard route. The climb will take anywhere from 10 to 16 hours. At the summit, we will spend the night in Howell's bivvy hut.

5

Day 05

Climb Batian via the Gates of Mist

• Today, we will climb through the Gates of Mist to the summit of Batian (5,199 m). The ascent should take approximately 3 to 4 hours. Afterwards, we will return to Austrian Hut to spend the night.

6

Day 06

Trek to Judimier Old Moses Camp

• Today, we will trek along the Sirimon route via Gorges Valley to Judimier/Old Moses Camp (3,300 m), where we will spend the night.

7

Day 07

Descend to Sirimon Gate and Return to Nairobi

• On the final day of this trip, we will have breakfast and descend to Sirimon Gate (2,600 m) to leave Mount Kenya National Park. Afterwards, we will drive back to Nairobi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
• Group transfer to the trailhead
• Pick-up at the exit from the trailhead and transfer to the hotel
• Hiking and safety equipment
• Oxygen meters
• First aid kits
• Bottled oxygen for emergency use only
• Four-season 3-person tents
• Dining tent, tables, chairs, and cutlery
• Heater for the dining tent
• Portable shower
• Portable toilet
• 4-inch (10-cm) thick, comfortable sleeping mats
• GPS tracking service
• Professional English-speaking guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are holders of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications.
• Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.)
• Kilimanjaro National Park permits, crew fees, camping/hut fees, rescue fees, Value Added Tax (VAT), and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority
• All meals on the hike, prepared by our professional cooks
• Celebration dinner after the climb
• All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, juice, hot chocolate, and water)
• 2 nights at a 3-star hotel with breakfast included before and after the climb in KILIMANJARO WONDERS HOTEL

What's Not Included

• Airfare
• Visas
• Lunch and dinner at the hotel
• Personal gear and equipment

What to bring

• Authentic experience and knowledge in better, quality service from our professional guides.

Know before you go

• Please note: All accommodation is on a sharing basis, meaning you will share a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike with your travel companion. If you travel alone, you will be matched with a same-sex adventurer.
• If you prefer a single hotel room or single tent, this can be provided at an extra cost.
• Other amenities, such as a heater for your tent, are also available at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Airport North Road, Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

JWVF+J5W, Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.