Mountain Climbing

Mount Kenya Routes and Rates

Sirimon Route - The least used of the three principal routes. Because Sirimon is on the dry side of the mountain it offers some of the finest forest walking to be had on any tropical mountain. In the lower sections, above the Park Gate, large stands of Ceder and Podocarpus trees. Higher up, hugh specimens of St John's Wort interspersed with small thickets of Bamboo. Near the top of the track, beautiful alpine flowers and the start of the tussock grass. Animal life abounds and parties often come across buffalo, elephant and sometimes even lion!

Naro Moro Route - Although the least scenic of the three principal routes, it remains the most popular. Firstly it is the fastest route to Lenana and back if you enter from the main road. Secondly both the Naro Moro River Lodge and Mountain Rock Hotel offer excellent facilities for climbers, including equipement hire, porters and comfortable accommodation.

Chogoria Route - Having reached the road head, Chogoria is the fastest and, arguably, the most beautiful and spectacular route up the mountain.

Option 1: 2 night 3 days – Sirimon Route $525 pp.

Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi and beginning of ascent. The first night is spent at Old Moses

Day 2: Trek from Old Moses up to Shipton’s Hut, in preparation for the final ascent.

Day 3: Starting very early in the morning, ascend up to Lenana Point for Sunrise. The descent begins shortly afterwards, back past Old Moses in order to meet the vehicle, for the transfer back to Nairobi.

Option 2: 2 nights 3 days – Naro Moru route. from US$525 pp

Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi and beginning of ascent. The first night is spent at the Met Station.

Day 2: Trek from the Met Station up to Mackinder’s Hut, in preparation for the final ascent.

Day 3: Starting very early in the morning, ascend up to Lenana Point for Sunrise. The descent begins shortly afterwards, back past the Met Station in order to meet the vehicle, for the transfer back to Nairobi.

Option 3: 3 nights 4 days Sirimon Route from US$590pp

Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi up to Old Moses.

Day 2: Trek from Old Moses to Shipton’s Hut.

Day 3: Starting very early in the morning, ascend up to Lenana Point for Sunrise. The descent begins shortly afterwards, back to Old Moses for the night.

Day 4: Final descent and transfer back to Nairobi.

Option 3: 3 nights 4 days Sirimon – Naro Moru Route from US$590 pp

Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi up to the Sirimon Park Gates. Then a gentle acclimatisation walk to Old Moses.

Day 2: Trek from Old Moses up to Shipton’s Hut, in preparation for the ascent.

Day 3: Starting very early in the morning, ascend to Lenana Point for Sunrise. The descent to Mackinders Hut begins shortly afterwards. Overnight will be at Mackinders Hut.

Day 4: Descent from Mackinders Hut to the Naro Moru Park gates, where you will meet the vehicle for transfer back to Nairobi.

Other options and combinations are available on request, and other activities can sometimes be incorporated, including fishing for rainbow trout in the tarns, rock and ice climbing, and even mountain biking!

All Prices include:

Park Fees

Porters

Guides

Accommodation in huts

3 simple meals per day

Cooks

All prices exclude:

Tipping

Climbing Gear & Sleeping Bags

Beverages & Mineral Water

Travel Insurance