Mount Kenya Private Hiking Tour

If you love adventure, you can't miss out on this trekking route on Mount Kenya. Enjoy one of the most famous expeditions in Africa by climbing to the top of the highest mountain in the country.

Description

Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime experience! At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Nairobi and set off for the famous Mount Kenya.

First, we'll travel to Nanyuki, the capital of Laikipia County. It is the base of the Kenyan Air Force and a training area for the British Army, serving as our starting point to climb Mount Kenya.

Upon arrival, we'll begin our trek from 1,980 metres (6,496 ft) to 2,650 metres (8,694 ft) through the Sirimon Gate, covering a total of 23 kilometres (14 miles) to the summit of Mount Kenya.

The hike will take approximately 3.5 hours, allowing us to admire the local vegetation, including bamboo and rosewood trees. Our first stop will be at Old Moses camp, situated at 3,300 metres (10,826 ft) above sea level.

After resting and acclimatizing, we'll continue to 3,600 metres (11,811 ft) for stunning views of the Nelion and Batian peaks. Following our ascent, we'll descend to the camp for a delicious picnic lunch. After eating, we'll continue our descent to Sirimon Gate, where the minibus will be waiting to return us to Nairobi.

This 13-hour tour concludes at your hotel.