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Mt Kenya Ascent Overview

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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,540
      CAD $1,540
      AUD $1,540
      EUR €1,170
      GBP £879
      NZD $1,940
      ZAR R11,270
      CHF FR1,305
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  • 2013-04-01 - 2014-12-31

Travel from Nairobi to Mt Kenya and ascend to the stunning heights of Point Lenana

Travel from Nairobi to Africa’s second tallest mountain and ascend to the heights of Mt Kenya’s Point Lenana (4,985 m/16,355 ft). Hike through rosewood and bamboo forests, cross high altitude moorland covered with lobelia and senecio plants, see stunning views of the Burguret Valley, ascend to Hausberg Col, witness rare animals and spend nights in atmospheric cliffside camps.

  • Walk through forests of giant bamboo and rosewoods
  • Camp near spectacular lava cliffs
  • Soak in incredible views of the peaks and valleys surrounding Mount Kenya
  • Pass through moorland scenery on the ascension to Hausberg Col

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Mt Kenya Ascent Summary

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Day 1 Nairobi/Mount Kenya Forest Reserve

Once a swamp but now called the 'green city in the sun', Nairobi is a relatively multicultural city with a range of cuisines, museums and cultural centres to enjoy. Covering a broad area around the national park, Mount Kenya Forest Reserve encompasses a diverse range of habitats, which support a wealth of rare and endangered wildlife.

Day 2 Giant Bamboo Camp

The lower slopes of Mount Kenya are home to a beautiful array of flora and fauna, and this camp lies amidst stands of towering bamboo.

Day 3 Highland Castle Camp

Cross high-altitude moorland, dotted with giant lobelia and senecio plants, to Highland Castle Camp which is located close to the sheer lava cliffs.

Day 4 Shipton's Camp

With panoramic views of all the main peaks, Shipton's Camp is one of the few permanent camps on the mountain and our base for the final climb.

Day 5 Mount Kenya Summit/Old Moses Camp

The ultimate goal is Point Lenana - the least technical of Mt Kenya's majestic triple peaks but at 4985m it's the highest trekking destination in Kenya and the sunrise views are truly amazing.

Day 6 Nairobi

Lively Nairobi is the gateway to some of Africa's best national parks and is nicknamed 'the safari capital of the world'.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    , Kenya

  • Finish:

    Nairobi, Kenya

  • Group size:

    Min 3 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 16

  • Meals:

    5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Camping (with basic facilities) (4 nts), Lodge (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    Minibus

  • Total price from

    USD $1,540
    CAD $1,540
    AUD $1,540
    EUR €1,170
    GBP £879
    NZD $1,940
    ZAR R11,270
    CHF FR1,305
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $256
    CAD $256
    AUD $256
    EUR €195
    GBP £146
    NZD $323
    ZAR R1,878
    CHF FR217
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    • 6
    • YZXK
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,540
      CAD $1,540
      AUD $1,540
      EUR €1,170
      GBP £879
      NZD $1,940
      ZAR R11,270
      CHF FR1,305
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Walking
    • Basix
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