4 Days Mount Kenya Climb (Point Lenana)
4 days, 3 nights · From USD 636 per person · Budget
Quick answer
The 4-day Mount Kenya climb summits Point Lenana (4,985 m), the trekking peak of Africa's second-highest mountain, with a certified mountain guide, porters, a cook and hut accommodation. No technical climbing skills are needed, but you should be reasonably fit.
- Duration
- 4 days, 3 nights
- Price from
- USD 636 per person
- Tour type
- Guided group or private
- Departs
- Nairobi
- Parks
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Vehicle
- Transfer vehicle
- Accommodation
- Mountain huts
- Park fees
- not included
Highlights of the 4 Days Mount Kenya Climb
- Sunrise on Point Lenana (4,985 m)
- Guide, porters and cook
- No technical climbing
- Equator crossing
Itinerary: day by day
Day 1: Nairobi – Park gate – first hut
Transfer to the gate and hike to the first hut.
Day 2: Hike to high camp
Trek through moorland to the high camp.
Day 3: Summit Point Lenana
Pre-dawn summit push, then descend.
Day 4: Descend – Nairobi
Hike out and transfer to Nairobi.
What is included and excluded?
Included
- Transfers
- Guide, porters and cook
- Hut accommodation
- Meals on the mountain
Not included
- Park fees
- Gear hire
- Tips
When is the best time for this safari?
January–February and July–October.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is climbing Mount Kenya to Point Lenana?
It is a non-technical but high-altitude trek. A fit beginner can do it in 4 days, though altitude sickness is the main risk, so a 5-day route gives better acclimatisation.
Related searches
Last updated: