4-Day Mount Kenya Trek to Point Lenana from Nairobi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Scenic drive from Nairobi to Nanyuki and onward to Sirimon Gate
• 02 Trek through heathland and moorland to Shipton Camp
• 03 Panoramic views in Mackinder's Valley toward Mount Kenya's main peaks
• 04 Reach Point Lenana in time for sunrise
• 05 Descend through the rainforest on the return to Nairobi

Embark on a 4-day Mount Kenya climbing adventure from Nairobi. Mount Kenya has three peaks - Batian, Nelion, and Point Lenana - and depending on which one you choose to climb, the ascent can range from a medium-difficult trek to a challenging rock climb. This itinerary takes you to Point Lenana, with scenic trekking through heathland and moorland, panoramic views in Mackinder's Valley, and a sunrise summit experience. Batian, Mt Kenya's highest peak, sits at 5,199 meters and is a challenging ascent with many technical points.

Leave at 3 am and head up a steep, stony quarry that cuts through a cliff, clearing the visible section toward the lower Hall Tarns, arriving at Point Lenana at 6:30 am after about 3 hours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nanyuki, Nairobi, Mount Kenya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Sirimon Gate and Trek to Judmier Camp

• Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or residence and drive at 7 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hour, at 2,440 m. From the gate, follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest, which becomes heathland after about 3 hours. About 3.5 hours from the gate, the track veers to Judmier Camp, 3,300 m, for dinner and overnight. L, D.

2

Day 02

Judmier Camp to Shipton Camp via Mackinder's Valley

• After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses the Ontulili River. Go right, contouring through the moorland and crossing Liki North, then continue uphill to Mackinder's Valley, where panoramic views of the valley stretch up toward the main peak. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4,200 m. B, L, D.

3

Day 03

Pre-Dawn Ascent to Point Lenana and Return to Old Moses Camp

• Leave at 3 am and head up a steep, stony quarry that cuts through a cliff, clearing the visible section toward the lower Hall Tarns, arriving at Point Lenana at 6:30 am after about 3 hours. After sunrise, descend to Shipton Camp, taking 2 hours, for breakfast and then continue for a further 4 hours down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight. B, L, D.

4

Day 04

Descend from Judmier Camp to Sirimon and Return to Nairobi

• After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guaranteed price/guaranteed trek on confirmation
• Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
• Full-board accommodation whilst on the trek
• Meal plan as detailed: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, and D = Dinner
• Accommodation in camps/huts as per the itinerary
• All park entrance fees, including government taxes
• Services of an English-speaking professional guide and skilled cook
• Water

What's Not Included

• Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/drinks, accommodation before the trek, and climbing gear
• International flights
• Visas to Kenya
• Items of a personal nature

What to bring

Here is the equipment needed for the climb:

• Rain trousers
• Rain jacket
• Warm jacket
• Warm socks
• Warm trousers
• Sleeping bag
• Gloves
• Warm hat
• Head torch
• Warm T-shirt
• Warm sweater
• Hiking boots
• Hiking pole
• Day pack/small bag
• Large sack/big bag
• Sunglasses
• Bottle of water/camel bag
• Sun cream

If you do not have each item, it can be hired at an extra amount per item.

Know before you go

• Prior experience in climbing is an added advantage.
• Kindly be medically and physically fit.
• If you do not have climbing items, we provide them at an extra cost per item.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.