- Best time to visit: January to February and late August to September, when the mountain is driest
- Getting there: About 3 to 4 hours by road from Nairobi to the Sirimon or Chogoria gates
Mount Kenya is Africa’s second-highest mountain, at 5,199 metres, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its jagged twin peaks, Batian and Nelion, are for technical climbers, but trekkers can reach Point Lenana at 4,985 metres on a non-technical route.
Routes to Point Lenana
- Sirimon: a gradual ascent through forest and moorland, good for acclimatisation.
- Chogoria: a spectacular route with deep valleys, tarns and Lake Michaelson, often used for descent.
- Sirimon to Chogoria: combines both for a scenic traverse.
What to expect
Nights are cold and altitude is a real factor. A gradual itinerary, a good guide and proper gear matter more than speed. Cooking, camping or hut arrangements are organised for you.
Best time to climb
January to February and late August to September are the driest and clearest periods. The long rains in April and May and the short rains in November are best avoided.
Our Mount Kenya trek
See the 5-Day Mount Kenya Climb: Sirimon to Chogoria, or ask for a private departure.
Map
Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya
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