Hiking & Mountaineering
To the roof of Mount Kenya.
Five guided treks to Point Lenana, 4,985 m — from USD 680 per person.
Five guided treks to Point Lenana, 4,985 m — from USD 680 per person.
Mount Kenya rises to 5,199 m — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of glaciers, alpine lakes, giant lobelias and ancient forest. The Kikuyu call it Kirinyaga, the Mountain of Whiteness, home of Ngai.
Every trek below leads to Point Lenana (4,985 m), the summit reachable on foot without technical climbing. Choose your route and pace; we handle the rest.
All prices per person, in US dollars. Tap any trek for the full day-by-day itinerary.
Two of the mountain's most scenic routes in four days — up the gentle Sirimon, down through the Gorges Valley past Lake Michaelson.
The most scenic ascent — bamboo forest, Lake Ellis and the Temple cliffs at Mintos — at a family-friendly pace.
The classic traverse with a full acclimatisation day at Shipton Camp — "climb high, sleep low" for a stronger summit day.
A rough, rarely travelled old colonial trail through giant bamboo and elephant country, descending via Chogoria.
A private, fully hosted journey — your own guide and cook, a mess tent, camps set before you arrive, and a pace set by you.
Different route, extra acclimatisation days, the Naro Moru route, or a trek followed by a safari? We build private itineraries around you.
| Trek | Days | Route | Best for | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirimon–Chogoria Trek | 4 days | Up Sirimon · down Chogoria | Fit trekkers short on time | USD 680 |
| Chogoria–Sirimon Trek | 5 days | Up Chogoria · down Sirimon | Families and first-timers (children from 10) | USD 800 |
| Sirimon–Chogoria with Acclimatisation | 6 days | Up Sirimon · down Chogoria | Anyone wanting the best summit odds | USD 800 |
| Burguret–Chogoria Traverse | 6 days | Up Burguret · down Chogoria | Experienced hikers seeking solitude | USD 950 |
| VIP Sirimon–Chogoria | 5 days | Up Sirimon · down Chogoria | Private travellers wanting a fully hosted trek | On enquiry |
VIP trek priced on enquiry — high-end, fully hosted five-day treks typically range from USD 1,500 to 2,000 per person. Extra acclimatisation days and private departures available on request.
Standard inclusions on our treks — we confirm the exact list for your trek when you book.
The most popular, beginner-friendly route — gradual acclimatisation through forest and moorland on the north-west side.
Considered the most scenic — valleys, waterfalls and the Gorges Valley. Less travelled, ideal for solitude.
Remote and overgrown, through dense bamboo and elephant country. For the adventurous, always with a guide.
The quickest ascent to Point Lenana, known for its "vertical bog". Best suited to experienced climbers.
Send us your dates and experience level, and we'll match you to the right trek and pace.