Mt. Kenya National Park
Mount Kenya Trekking
6 Days, 5 Nights
4.9
Overview
Embark on a challenging but rewarding trek up Africa's second-highest mountain. Traverse diverse ecosystems, from bamboo forests to alpine moorlands, on your way to Point Lenana.
Itinerary
Day 1
Sirimon Gate Start
Begin your trek through the rainforest to Old Moses Camp (3300m).
Day 2
Mackinder Valley
Trek through the Mackinder Valley to Shipton's Camp (4200m) below the main peaks.
Day 3
Acclimatization Walk
Short hike to Kami Hut for better acclimatization and views of the surrounding tarns.
Day 4
Summitting Point Lenana
Pre-dawn start for the summit of Point Lenana (4985m) for sunrise, then descend to Mintos Camp.
Day 5
Chogoria Descent
Hike down through the scenic Chogoria route to the Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas.
Day 6
Rainforest Exit
Final descent through the bamboo forest and drive back to Nairobi.