Climbing Mount Kenya

Mt. Kenya is an ancient volcanic mountain much older than Mt. Kilimanjaro. It’s believed to have once reached well above 600m. What is left today is volcanic plug which erosion has fashioned into the complex jagged outline of the central peaks.

Mount Kenya

Overview

Mount Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa and stands somewhat unjustly in the shadow of it's taller neighbour Kilimanjaro, which lies some 320 km away in the south and is visible on a clear day. Kili may see much more traffic - due to the possibility of summiting via several non-technical trekking routes and due to the sometimes dubious honour of being one of the Seven Summits - but Mount Kenya offers a wealth of excellent and diverse climbing possibilities on rock, snow and ice.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi
O/N Nairobi (BB)

Day 2

Morning departure from Nairobi and drive to the lodge.
O/N Naro Moru (full board)

Day 3

Drive to Sirimon Park Gate and continue to the road head at 3 300 metres.
Afternoon hike for acclimatisation.
End at Judmeier Camp for overnight. (full board)

Day 5

Ascend to 4 300 metres
O/N Shipton's Camp (full board)

Day 4

Ascend to 3 990 metres
O/N Likii Camp (full board)

Day 6

Summit 4 985 metres and then descend to 4150 metres.
O/N Mackinder's Camp (full board)

Day 8

Drive back to Nairobi and transfer to your onward arrangements.

Day 7

Descend to the Met Station road head and transfer to the lodge to celebrate your achievement.
O/N Naro Moru (BB)