We offer several hiking packages to Point Lenana, as well as technical climbing packages to Nelion and Batian Peaks. We can also customize a package based on your needs. Tell us your idea, and we’ll make it work for you.
The third peak, Point Lenana, at 4,985 meters/16,355 feet, is the most popular peak for hikers as it doesn’t require any technical climbing skills. However, it is still a challenging ascent and requires a great deal of physical fitness.
Sirimon Route (Descend Via Sirimon Route)
4 days, 3 nights
It’s an enjoyable, scenic route, and is less crowded. You’ll see wildlife, such as buffalo, elephant, bushbuck, duiker, and tree hyraxes.
Day 1: We’ll pick you from your hotel at 7:30 a.m. and drive to Sirimon Gate via Nanyuki. We’ll check-in and start walking through the rainforest to Old Moses Camp.
- Destination: Nairobi to Sirimon Gate to Old Moses Camp
- Elevation: 2,650 meters/8,694 feet to 3,300 meters/10,827 feet
- Distance: 9 km
- Hiking Time: 3 1/2 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest, moorland
- Meals: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: After an early breakfast, we’ll set off toward Ontulili River where there is magnificent scenery on the northern side of the mountain. We’ll hike through Likii Valley.
- Destination: Old Moses Camp to Shiptons Camp
- Elevation: 3,300 meters/10,827 feet to 4,200 meters/13,779 feet
- Distance: 16 km
- Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
- Habitat: Heath, moorland, low to high alpine
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: We’ll wake you at 2 a.m. and after a light breakfast head out and follow the trail up. The climb to Lenana Point is steep in some places. We’ll arrive at the summit in time for the sunrise, and on a clear day Mt. Kilimanjaro is visible. Afterwards we’ll descend to Shiptons Camp for a full breakfast. Later we’ll descend to Old Moses Camp.
- Destination: Shiptons Camp to Lenana Peak to Old Moses Camp
- Elevation: 4,200 meters/13,779 feet to 4,985 meters/16,355 feet
- Distance: 21 km
- Hiking Time: 3 1/2 hours
- Habitat: High alpine zone
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: We’ll eat breakfast at 8 a.m. and you’ll leisurely hike down to Sirimon gate to meet up with your transfer back to the city.
- Destination: Old Moses Camp to Nairobi
- Elevation: 3,300 meters/10,827 feet to 2,650 meters/8,694 feet
- Distance: 9 km
- Hiking Time: 2 hours
- Habitat: High alpine zone to rainforest
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Chogoria Route (Descend Via Sirimon Route)
5 days, 4 nights
This package can also start with Sirimon Route and descend via Chogoria Route.
It’s a long route that offers more acclimatization time, spectacular scenery, and views of the gorge, and waterfalls.
Day 1: We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 a.m. and drive to the starting point.
- Destination: Nairobi to Chogoria to Bandas Hut or Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge
- Elevation: 1,800 meters/5,906 feet to 2,950 meters/9,678 feet
- Distance: 8 km/5 miles
- Hiking Time: 3 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest
- Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: We’ll trek to Lake Ellis through the bamboo.
- Destination: Chogoria Bandas Hut or Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge to Lake Ellis
- Elevation: 2,950 meters/9,678 feet to 3,300 meters/10,827 feet
- Distance: 9 km/6 miles
- Hiking Time: 4 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: We’ll follow the trail to the Gorges valley with a beautiful view overlooking the mountain. You’ll see the Giant Billiards Table (a peak at 3,360 meters/ 11,024 feet located in Eastern Kenya) and Mugu Hills in the distance.
- Destination: Lake Ellis to Mintos Hut
- Elevation: 3,300 meters/10,827 feet to 4,185 meters/13,730 feet
- Distance: 6.5 km/4 miles
- Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
- Habitat: Moorland and high alpine zone
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: You’ll attempt the summit, starting at 2 a.m. The hiking time to Point Lenana is 3 to 4 hours. On a clear day it is possible to spot Mt. Kilimanjaro’s Kibo Peak from the summit. After enjoying the view and sunrise, we’ll descend to Shiptons Camp for breakfast and later down to Old Moses Camp.
- Destination: Miltons Hut to Point Lenana to Old Moses Camp
- Elevation: 4,185 meters/10,827 feet to 4,895 meters/16,060 feet
- Distance: 3 km/1.86 miles to Point Lenana
- Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Habitat: High alpine zone
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 5: We’ll leisurely walk down to the park gate.
- Destination: Old Moses Camp to Sirimon Gate
- Elevation: 3,300 meters/10,827 feet to 2,650 meters/8,694 feet
- Distance: 9 km/6 miles
- Hiking Time: 1 1/2 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Naro Moru Route (Descend Via Chogoria Route)
5 days, 4 nights
This package can also start with Chogoria Route and descend via Naro Moru Route.
It’s the quickest ascent route of the mountain, which is very steep and needs extra care. You’ll see wildlife such as buffalo, antelope, waterbuck, leopards, and monkeys.
Day 1: We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 a.m. and drive to the starting point.
- Destination: Nairobi to Met Station Camp
- Elevation: 1,800 meters/5,905 feet to 2,200 meters/7,218 feet
- Distance: 9 km/6 miles
- Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest
- Meals: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: We’ll drive to the park headquarters to register. We’ll trek while enjoying some wildlife and beautiful scenery. It’s an easy hiking day.
- Destination: Headquarters to Met Station Camp to Mckinders Camp
- Elevation: 3,048 meters/ 10,000 feet to 4,300 meters/14,107 feet
- Distance: 12 km/7.46 miles
- Hiking Time: 5 to 6 hours
- Habitat: Heath, moorland, alpine
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: With a spectacular view, we’ll continue the trek to the high land. It’s a day of acclimatization.
- Destination: Mckinders Camp to Tarns Lake
- Elevation: 4,300 meters/14,108 feet to 4,700 meters
- Distance: 6 km/3.73 miles
- Hiking Time: 4 1/2 hours
- Habitat: Forest, moorland, alpine
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: You’ll attempt the summit, starting at 2 a.m. The hiking time to Point Lenana is 3 to 4 hours. On a clear day it is possible to spot Mt. Kilimanjaro’s Kibo Peak from the summit. After enjoying the view and sunrise, we’ll descend to Mintos Camp for breakfast and later down to Chogoria Bandas Camp.
- Destination: McKinders Camp to Summit to Chogoria Bandas Camp
- Elevation: 4,300 meters/14,108 feet to 4,985 meters/16,355 feet to 2,650 meters/8,694 feet
- Distance: 3km/1.86 miles to Point Lenana. 5 km to Mintos Camp.
- Hiking Time: 10 hours
- Habitat: High alpine, scree, rock, and ice
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 5: We’ll leisurely walk down to the park gate.
- Destination: Chogoria Bandas Camp to park gate to Nairobi
- Elevation: 2,650 meters/8,694 feet to 1,800 meters/5,905 feet
- Distance: 7 km/4.35 miles
- Hiking Time: 2 hours
- Habitat: Moorland, heath, rainforest
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Burguet Route (Descend Via Chogoria Route)
6 days, 5 nights
This package can also start with Chogoria Route and descend via Burguet Route.
Do you want to avoid the crowd on the mountain? Then this is the best route to immerse yourself in the wild. You’ll hack your way through vegetation. It takes between three and six days to complete this route.
Day 1: We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 a.m. and drive to the mountain slopes and overnight at an elevation of 2,000 meters/6,561 feet. Since it’s a 3-hour drive, we’ll start climbing on the second day.
Day 2: We’ll drive to the starting point at Gathiuri Forest Station. Wild animals like elephant and buffalo are common in this kind of forest. If you spot a wild animal, stick to your guide, and follow the instructions.
- Destination: Burguret to Giant Bamboo Camp
- Elevation: 2,600 meters/8,530 feet to 3,200 meters/10,498 feet
- Distance:10 km/6.21 miles
- Hiking Time: 4 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: We’ll trek through vegetation like pine trees, conifer trees, Hagenia rosewood, and pencil cedar forest. The trail continues through giant lobelias, senecios, and groundsel plants.
- Destination: Bamboo Camp to Sheer Lava Cliff
- Elevation: 2,600 meters/8,530 feet to 3,700 meters/12,139 feet
- Distance: 12 km/7.46 miles
- Hiking Time: 5 to 6 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest, heath, moorland
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: Trekking around the summit, you’ll witness the beauty of Mt. Kenya, including volcanic peaks and glaciers. The trail weaves in a circuit around the top of the mountain, offering views from the western side to the northern side of the mountain. It’s unbelievable to spot eagles and buzzards soar overhead.
- Destination: Highland castle to Shipton’s Camp
- Elevation: 3,700 meters/12,139 feet to 4,236 meters/13,898 feet
- Distance: 12 km/7.46 miles
- Hiking Time: 4 hours
- Habitat: Moorland, high alpine zone
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 5: You’ll attempt the summit, starting at 2 a.m. The hiking time to Point Lenana is 3 to 4 hours. On a clear day it is possible to spot Mt. Kilimanjaro’s Kibo Peak from the summit. After enjoying the view and sunrise, we’ll descend to Mintos Camp for breakfast, then continue down.
- Destination: Shiptons Camp to Point Lenana to Chogoria Bandas Camp
- Elevation: 2,650 meters/8,694 feet to 4,985 meters/16,355 feet to 2,950 meters/9,678 feet
- Distance: 3 km/1.86 miles to Point Lenana
- Hiking Time: 10 hours
- Habitat: Moorland, heath, rainforest
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 6: We’ll leisurely walk down to the park gate.
- Destination: Chogoria Bandas Camp to park gate to Nairobi
- Elevation: 2,650 meters/8,694 feet to 2,200 meters/7,218 feet
- Distance: 7 km/4.35 miles
- Hiking Time: 2 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch