Mountain Climbing

Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa. Long overshadowed by Kilimanjaro, trekkers are starting to take notice of this beautiful glacial peak. An ancient dormant volcano, its flanks have been shaped and moulded to dramatic affect by glaciation. Mount Kenya plays host to dense bamboo and rainforest on its lower slopes and rare Afro-Alpine moorland and plant-life at higher elevations. Alongside the climbers’ twin peaks of Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5,188m) lies the no less dramatic trekkers peak at Lenana (4,985m). The trek up Mount Kenya demands a degree of fitness and altitude smarts, but it rewards all the way to the peak.Â

Mount Kenya trekking routes.

The Naro Moru Route
The Naro Moru route is the easiest and most fastest and it is also the one of the most popular route preferred by many mountain trekkers, it is commonly used by many hikers, schools, scout groups, tour operators and private guides and potters leading clients up to Point Lenana. It is not particularly scenic and the rapid ascent profile makes it unsuitable for climbers wishing to acclimatise more gradually and sensibly. The Naro Moru route also features the steep quagmire of wet moorland that is extremely taxing and unpleasant after rains. The final climb up to the Austrian Hut tackles a long, loose and uncompromising scree slope up the side of the Teleki Valley.

The Sirimon Route.
The Sirimon route is the relatively used by mount kenya climbers of the three main routes, and it features the most gradual ascent profile and best for acclimatisation options. The route passes through very impressive Yellowwood forests in the lower reaches and features abundant wildlife and beautiful alpine scenery higher up. The Austrian Hut and Point Lenana are reached from the head of Mackinder's Valley via Simba Col.

The Chogoria Route
Climbing from the Chogoria route is said to be the most scenic and interesting of the three main routes on the mountain. The route passes the enchanting Hall Tarns and looks down sheer cliffs into the spectacular Gorges Valley and onto the beautiful Lake Michaelson. The Austrian Hut is reached via Tooth Col at the head of the valley.

These Mount Kenya Trekking Tour programs are designed to suite all budget travelers, families, independent travelers, groups, small group adventures and travelers of all ages and size. Please choose an itinerary provided on this site that best suits your interest on any expedition tour of Mount Kenya. We hope that you will enjoy travelling in and around Mount Kenya to enable you enjoy and save on great travel deals provided for by Enchoro Wildlife Camp.

Possible Mount Kenya Trekking Itineraries

4 Days direct safari to Mount Kenya climbing Sirimon Route.

5 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Safari Naromoru Route.

5 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Safaris Up Sirimon Down Chogoria.