Trip Overview. Mountain climbers will always enjoy the experience in Mt. Kenya. The Chogoria route is our recommended and arguably the most magnificent ascent route to the summit area. It is the driest route up the mountain and the walk beside the Gorges Valley is truly spectacular. The highest point Batian peak is accessed through the North Face route. The best time to climb the peak using this route is from June to September when the sunlight me slightly to the north. This is because the snow is less and it also helps to keep your feet and hand warm. The rock is also less slippery. This climb is considered more difficult than the Nelion one. On the other hand Nelion on the South Eastern is climbed from the Mackinder’s route. Mountain climbers should attempt its climb is between December and February.
Tour Features
| Budget Tour: | This tour includes budget camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared Tour: | On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 9 people per vehicle. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
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1Nairobi and head to Chogoria
Day 01: Depart from Nairobi and head to Chogoria town, in a small village for dinner and overnight at Transit Hotel.
Main Destination: Mount Kenya National Park
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2Meru Mount Kenya public campsite (2980M)
Day 02: Breakfast then take a brief village walk and later drive to the Mt. Kenya Forest for 22km. After picnic lunch, you start the 10 km hike to the Meru Mount Kenya public campsite (2980M) for dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Main Destination: Mount Kenya National Park
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3mINTOS cAMP (4200M)
Day 03: Start the 7 hrs. Hike at 07.00 am for Mintos and have lunch en route. This is a very scenic day as you'll be walking along the edge of the Gorges Valley with high chances of seeing the Vivian falls and Lake Michaelson on a clear day. Dinner and overnight at the Mintos Camp (4200 M), just next to the Hall turns.
Main Destination: Mount Kenya National Park
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4Point Lenana-Summit
Day 04: Get up at 02.30 is with a cup of tea and some biscuits, start for the summit, (POINT LENANA 4985 M) arriving on top at around0 6.15 is for the sunrise. After the Photo session, descend to Shipton camp (4200 M) for breakfast and spend the rest of the day relaxing. Lunch, dinner, and overnight at Shipton campsite.
Main Destination: Mount Kenya National Park
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5AllanCamp (3700 M)
Day 05: Nice breakfast and start the 7 hrs. Walk to the Allan campsite (3700 M), having lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Main Destination: Mount Kenya National Park
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6Leve Nanyuki for Nairobi.
Day 06: You start the descent to the Kwa - Kimani Timau exit trail for 6hrs. From Kwa -Kimani, dis is where the hike ends and you drive to Nanyuki arriving at around 4.00PM, having completed the hike. Transfer back to Nairobi by shared taxi, where you arrive at around 19:00 pm.
Main Destination: Nairobi
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jan 01 1970 to Jan 01 1970 | $1 | $2 | $3 | $4 | $4 |
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.
Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.
From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
YHA Kenya Travel
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Offices In :
Kenya. -
Size :
5 -
Member Of :
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Tour Types :
Air Balloon Adventure Rides • Climbing & Trekking Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Multi-day Tours. -
Destinations :
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda - YHA Kenya Travel is one of Africa wildlife safari tours operator registered by the Kenya Government was founded in 2010 by James Muraguri Gichohi as a family business and has been a leading innovator in active and adventure travel for over a decade. YHA Kenya Travel offer good quality budget or luxury Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania combined active adventure safaris holiday packages, Rwanda Gorilla trekking trips. Everything you need to know about travel to Kenya or any East African country.
| Budget Tour: | This tour includes budget camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared Tour: | On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 9 people per vehicle. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
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1Nairobi and head to Chogoria
Day 01: Depart from Nairobi and head to Chogoria town, in a small village for dinner and overnight at Transit Hotel.
Main Destination: Mount Kenya National Park
-
2Meru Mount Kenya public campsite (2980M)
Day 02: Breakfast then take a brief village walk and later drive to the Mt. Kenya Forest for 22km. After picnic lunch, you start the 10 km hike to the Meru Mount Kenya public campsite (2980M) for dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Main Destination: Mount Kenya National Park
-
3mINTOS cAMP (4200M)
Day 03: Start the 7 hrs. Hike at 07.00 am for Mintos and have lunch en route. This is a very scenic day as you'll be walking along the edge of the Gorges Valley with high chances of seeing the Vivian falls and Lake Michaelson on a clear day. Dinner and overnight at the Mintos Camp (4200 M), just next to the Hall turns.
Main Destination: Mount Kenya National Park
-
4Point Lenana-Summit
Day 04: Get up at 02.30 is with a cup of tea and some biscuits, start for the summit, (POINT LENANA 4985 M) arriving on top at around0 6.15 is for the sunrise. After the Photo session, descend to Shipton camp (4200 M) for breakfast and spend the rest of the day relaxing. Lunch, dinner, and overnight at Shipton campsite.
Main Destination: Mount Kenya National Park
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5AllanCamp (3700 M)
Day 05: Nice breakfast and start the 7 hrs. Walk to the Allan campsite (3700 M), having lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Main Destination: Mount Kenya National Park
-
6Leve Nanyuki for Nairobi.
Day 06: You start the descent to the Kwa - Kimani Timau exit trail for 6hrs. From Kwa -Kimani, dis is where the hike ends and you drive to Nanyuki arriving at around 4.00PM, having completed the hike. Transfer back to Nairobi by shared taxi, where you arrive at around 19:00 pm.
Main Destination: Nairobi
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jan 01 1970 to Jan 01 1970 | $1 | $2 | $3 | $4 | $4 |
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.
Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.
From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
YHA Kenya Travel
-
Offices In :
Kenya. -
Size :
5 -
Member Of :
-
Tour Types :
Air Balloon Adventure Rides • Climbing & Trekking Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Multi-day Tours. -
Destinations :
Kenya Tanzania Uganda - YHA Kenya Travel is one of Africa wildlife safari tours operator registered by the Kenya Government was founded in 2010 by James Muraguri Gichohi as a family business and has been a leading innovator in active and adventure travel for over a decade. YHA Kenya Travel offer good quality budget or luxury Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania combined active adventure safaris holiday packages, Rwanda Gorilla trekking trips. Everything you need to know about travel to Kenya or any East African country.
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