Mt Kenya Ascent

6 days - from $1530

Trek Africa's second highest mountain
The majestic triple peaks of Mt Kenya are a sight to behold. We ascend on the little used Burguret Route and descend via the lesser used scenic Sirimon Trail. It is an exhilarating ascent as we pass spectacular alpine moorland, forests, glaciers and tarns. Our goal is Point Lenana, at 4985m, the highest trekking peak in Kenya and the second highest in Africa. Snow-capped for much of the year, it is arguably a more beautiful mountain than its neighbour Kilimanjaro. We add an extra day to the standard itinerary to aid acclimatisation as we trek the spectacular summit circuit past the technical peaks of Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5188m). A fantastic climb in its own right, all of our departures can be used to acclimitise for a Kilimanjaro ascent. 

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Nairobi; transfer to Mountain Rock Lodge (1950m); acclimatisation walk to Mau Mau Caves. 2 Begin trek to Giant Bamboo Camp (2600m). 3 Ascend to Highland Castle Camp (3700m). 4 Scenic summit circuit to Shipton's Camp (4236m). 5 Final ascent to Point Lenana (4985m); descend to Old Moses Camp (3340m). 6 Descend; drive to Nairobi; depart.

Mode of travel: 5 days walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 4985m, average 3500m.
Group size: Normally 3 to 12, plus local leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation: 1 night basic lodge, en suite, 4 nights full service camping
Food: All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $148.75
Trip Reference: TYA
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.
Trip Reference: TYA