Kenya

Ascent of Mount Kenya via Lenana Point

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Ascent of Mount Kenya via Lenana Point

In summary

Sports

Hiking / Trekking
Duration
9 days
Level
Confirmed

Levels

Hiking / Trekking

Beginner

For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

Intermediate

For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

Confirmed

For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

Advanced

For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.

Expert

For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
Destination
Africa / Kenya
Age
From the age of 18
CO₂-Emissions
3967 kg CO2
Type of stay

This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.

Type of stay
In a group

In a few words

Embark on a journey to climb Lenana Peak, the third highest summit of Mount Kenya ! On this trip, you'll ascend the Chogoria Route . Located on the east face of Mount Kenya, this route is renowned for its beautiful landscapes of rosewood, lichen, and numerous waterfalls . Above all, it offers breathtaking views of Gorges Valley and Lake Michaelson. You'll climb through lush vegetation to reach the famous Lenana Peak at 4,985 meters , before descending via the scenic Sirimon Route . Mount Kenya, the second highest peak in Africa , awaits!

The highlights

Climbing Mount Kenya via a rarely used route
The Chogoria and Sirimon roads, the most spectacular of the landscapes
A trek enhanced by encounters and discoveries of the surrounding area.

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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Confirmed

For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

In figures

Autre

Average duration/day: 4h30
Average daily elevation gain: 475 m
Average daily descent: 325 m
Maximum altitude: 4985 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.

Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 6 people

Supervisor

A French-speaking Kenyan guide trained by our partner. An English-speaking guide specializing in the mountain range and mountain safety. You will sometimes be accompanied by an English-speaking high-mountain guide assisted by a local French-speaking translator (during climbs).

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Program

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Day 9

Night flight to Nairobi
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Overnight flight to Nairobi. Note: we can offer you a daytime flight on Day 1, or an overnight flight between Day 1 and Day 2. In the case of a daytime flight, overnight stay in a hotel is included, meals are not included.
Day 1
Nairobi - Foot of Mount Kenya (1900 m)
- Transportation 04h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Our international flight arrives in the morning, and we are met at the airport by our guide. After breakfast, we depart for Mount Kenya, where we hike to Kikuyu villages and visit a farm to learn more about the way of life of this ethnic group. The Kikuyu cultivate the fertile central mountains and are the most economically active people in Kenya. We'll be on the road searching for colobus monkeys and reedbucks... The hike begins among the cultivated fields, then a little higher up, in a secondary rainforest, our guide will explain the secrets of medicinal plants. We return to our rustic lodge in the heart of the forest.
Day 2
Chogoria Route: Meru Mount Kenya Bandas (3000 m)
- Transportation 05h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We depart for Chogoria, on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya. We meet our team before entering the park. A 3-hour hike is possible for initial acclimatization (weather permitting) on the lower slopes of Mount Kenya. We cross the equatorial zone and bamboo forest before reaching clearings. It's not uncommon to encounter vervet monkeys and reedbuck. Signs of elephant activity are everywhere! We arrive at our lodge, "Meru Mount Kenya Bandas," which resembles a cottage. The setting is quite idyllic, and the view of Mount Kenya is breathtaking. At the end of the day, we set off to observe buffalo and reedbuck, among other animals, gathered at a watering hole on a large plain overlooking the mountain.
Day 3
Chogoria Way: Nithi Camp (3300 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We traverse a succession of ecosystems: after equatorial and bamboo forests, we enter the magnificent landscapes of the semi-desert regions of northern Kenya. Around 3,000 meters, giant heathers appear in the landscape before gradually giving way to the endemic flora of lobelia and ragwort, particularly abundant in this wild massif. We ascend gently to Nithi, where we settle into our refuge. In the afternoon, other acclimatization hikes are possible, such as exploring the Nithi waterfalls and caves. Or, further north, Lake Ellis and the Mugi Hills. Overnight camping at the camp.
Day 4
Chogoria Way: Minto's Camp (4300 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 1050 m
- Negative elevation 50 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We ascend the Chogoria River along a ridge trail that hugs the cliff overlooking a magnificent glacial valley. The views are spectacular and varied: mountain lakes and their glacial moraines, mushroom rocks, tabular formations, and a succession of deep gorges leading to Minto's Camp. Once at the camp, a short hour's round-trip walk is possible at the end of the day. This offers the opportunity to hike to "The Temple," above Lake Michaelson. The breathtaking view is truly worth the effort! We pass stunning glacial lakes (here called "tarns") reflecting the beauty of the lobelias. We return to camp for a good meal and rest before the ascent of Mount Lenana.
Day 5
Point Lenana (4985 m) - Sirimon Route: Shipton's Hut (4200 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 700 m
- Negative elevation 800 m
- Maximum altitude 4985 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We set off very early, headlamps on, to reach our goal at sunrise: Lenana Peak, at 4,985 meters, the third highest peak in Kenya. We took an easy and little-traveled route. We were rewarded by the view from the summit, which, on a clear day, stretches all the way to the Kilimanjaro massif to the south, more than 300 kilometers away! The two main peaks, Batian (5,199 m) and Nelion, faced us, while below, the remnant of the massif's last glacier still stretched out. After this break, we descended in switchbacks to Shipton's Hut in the beautiful Mackinder Valley, on the western slope of the massif. Overnight in the hut.
Day 6
Sirimon Route: Old Moses (3300 m) - Bantu Lodge
- Transportation 02h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 100 m
- Negative elevation 1000 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We descend via the Sirimon route to Old Moses Camp. The Afro-alpine vegetation of tree heaths, groundsels, and lobelias is truly exuberant here, forming impressive forests in the valley and on the slopes. We are in the territory of the sunbirds, birds that hover in flight, feeding on lobelias, and which are reminiscent of hummingbirds! Back in the rainforest, we encounter numerous animal tracks that we learn to identify (colobus monkeys, elephants, buffalo, etc.). We arrive at the Old Moses cabins where we have lunch. We are then taken to our lodge, giving us the opportunity to enjoy its pleasant garden before dinner.
Day 7
Nairobi and return flight.
- Transportation 03h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
This morning, we are driven to Nairobi for lunch in the city. Afterwards, we can do any last-minute shopping, depending on our flight time. In the afternoon, we are transferred to the airport for our overnight flight back to France. If we have a daytime flight on Day 9, overnight transfers in Nairobi are at an additional cost, and meals are not included.
Day 8
Arrival in France
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Our international flight arrived in the morning.
Day 9

Note

In order to offer you a greater number of guaranteed departures, this trip is offered by Huwans and Atalante, partners on these departures.

Furthermore, this trip is combined with our 11-day "Mount Kenya and Safari" trip (KMKSA). Therefore, you may be accompanied by participants registered for that trip. This does not change the maximum number of people on the trip.

Accommodation

- Days 1 to 8

In a 3-star hotel in Nairobi
In a mountain refuge : a solid room equipped with a single mattress and blankets if needed. Shared dormitory, shared bathroom, hot water often available
For bivouacking : 3-person tent for 2 people, Karimat-type mattress (bring your own mattress for more comfort), mess tent and toilet tent, chairs and table and solar-powered lamps

The shelters are useful for washing up and sharing a friendly meal, but you may want to sleep in a nearby tent for more comfort.

Access

Departure

Aéroport international Jomo Kenyatta (NBO), Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya

Day 1

End of stay

Aéroport international Jomo Kenyatta (NBO), Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya

Day 9

Go to the starting point

Access by plane

The nearest airport isAéroport international Jomo Kenyatta Nairobi

The price of the stay is always subject to airfare, which may fluctuate.

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Price details

The price includes

International flights
Land transport
The excursions
Accommodation
Full board except for meals mentioned as not included in the daily itinerary
The trip is supervised by tour guides and a logistics team (cooks, waiters, porters and assistants)
Safety equipment needed during the trek: first aid kit, hyperbaric chambers and oxygen cylinders
Access to a specialist altitude medical service 24/7 (in case of emergency only)

The price does not include

Airport transfers in case of flights different from the group's flight
Park entrance fees (€300/person)
Visa fees
Drinks and mineral water during the journey, including during meals
Meals listed as not included in the daily itinerary (approximately €10-12 per meal)
Tips for local teams
For flight arrangements from another airport, please contact us.
Mandatory insurance for entry into Kenya (see Formalities): $48

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.

Extra night before stay - Single room : CHF91.48 / unit
Extra night before stay - Double room : CHF137.22 / unit
Additional night after stay - Single room : CHF91.48 / unit
Additional night after stay - Double room : CHF137.22 / unit
Return transfer: accommodation - airport : CHF22.87 / person
One-way transfer: airport - accommodation : CHF22.87 / person
Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

Tent
Mattress
Covers

Equipment to bring

1 sleeping bag (comfort temperature -10°)
1 self-inflating mattress
1 sleeping bag liner
Toiletries (opt for biodegradable products like Marseille soap)
1 quick-drying bath towel
2 insulated water bottles, Camelbak or thermos (plastic bottles are prohibited in the parks)
1 pair of sunglasses, high protection rating
1 headlamp (spare batteries and bulbs)
1 Swiss Army knife or equivalent
1 pair of telescopic trekking poles (highly recommended)
High protection sunscreen
Toilet paper
A rain cape or poncho to protect you and your backpack
1 pair of warm, waterproof, comfortable trekking shoes with a high top and Vibram-type sole
1 pair of sneakers or light shoes for the evening.

Clothing to bring

1 cap or hat for the sun
1 scarf to protect the neck, "buff" type
1 beanie or balaclava
2 or 3 thermal undergarments (short or long-sleeved T-shirts)
2 t-shirts (short and long sleeves), preferably made of technical fabric
1 lightweight fleece or equivalent
1 warm fleece or equivalent
1 Gore-Tex type breathable waterproof hooded jacket
1 down jacket or equivalent synthetic material
1 or 2 pairs of shorts or bermudas
1 pair of comfortable walking pants
1 spare pair of trousers
1 pair of warm tights
1 nylon or Goretex over-trousers.
Several pairs of walking socks, including one warm pair
1 pair of warm gloves or mittens
1 pair of gaiters or stoppers

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The Paulin team

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