Mount Kenya Hiking, Trekking & Climbing Adventures
Africa’s 2nd Highest Peak | Expert-Guided | Departing from Nairobi
Mount Kenya Hiking is your trusted gateway to guided trekking, hiking, and climbing adventures on Mount Kenya — East Africa’s most iconic mountain. Whether you’re a first-time trekker aiming for Point Lenana or an experienced climber targeting the technical peaks of Batian and Nelion, our KWS-certified guides are with you every step of the way.
We offer fully supported expeditions on all major routes — Naro moru, Sirimon, and Chogoria — as well as custom safari packages across Kenya’s most breathtaking landscapes. With 20+ years of experience and over 1,000 happy travelers, we know Mount Kenya better than anyone.
At Mount Kenya Hiking, our passion is connecting adventurers with the raw, untamed beauty of Africa’s second-highest peak. Based in Kenya and led by local experts, we specialize in guided Mount Kenya treks, summit climbs, and immersive safari experiences for travelers of all skill levels.
Our guides are Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) certified, deeply familiar with every trail, weather pattern, and wildlife corridor on the mountain. We don’t just lead hikes — we craft once-in-a-lifetime journeys that combine physical achievement with genuine cultural connection.
From the dense rainforests of the Naromoru Gate to the glacier-carved valleys near Point Lenana at 4,985m, every expedition we lead is designed to be safe, sustainable, and unforgettable.
Our Mount Kenya Hiking Routes
Mount Kenya offers three main trekking routes, each with a distinct character and level of difficulty. We guide fully supported expeditions on all three:
Naro moru Route
The fastest and most popular route to Point Lenana (4,985m). This western approach passes through rainforest, bamboo zones, and the iconic Vertical Bog before reaching Mackinder’s Camp at 4,200m. Best completed in 4–5 days. Ideal for hikers with limited time.
Sirimon Route
The driest and most gradual ascent on Mount Kenya, making it the preferred choice for first-time summit hikers. The Sirimon approach offers stunning open moorland scenery and the best conditions for acclimatization. Recommended duration: 5 days.
Chogoria Route
The most scenic route on the mountain, traversing the eastern side past the spectacular Lake Michaelson and the dramatic Gorges Valley. Often combined with the Sirimon descent for a full mountain traverse. Recommended duration: 6 days.
All routes include KWS-certified guides, experienced porters, accommodation, all meals, and round-trip transport from Nairobi.
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We Are
Why Mount Kenya Hiking Is Best
Expertise
With years of experience in the outdoor industry, our team brings unparalleled expertise and insider knowledge to every adventure.
Safety
Your safety is our top priority. We adhere to strict safety standards and protocols to ensure a secure and worry-free experience for all our guests.
Sustainability
We are committed to responsible tourism practices that prioritize environmental conservation, support local communities, and promote sustainable travel initiatives.
Customization
Personalized itineraries tailored to your preferences ensure a journey that aligns perfectly with your goals and desires.
Quality Equipment
We provide top-of-the-line hiking gear and equipment, regularly maintained and quality-checked for reliability and performance.
Local Insights
As locals, we offer insider access to hidden gems, secret trails, and authentic experiences that showcase the true essence of East Africa
Flexibility
We offer flexible booking options to accommodate changing travel plans, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience from start to finish.
Meet our Team
Charles Kimiti, pictured (left), is the founder and CEO of Mount Kenya Hiking, with over 10 years of experience organizing unforgettable hiking adventures across Mount Kenya’s iconic trails, including the Sirimon, Chogoria, and Naro Moru routes. Based in Nairobi, Charles is happily married with two children, and brings the same care and responsibility he has for his own family into every trip he plans. His deep passion for the mountains, combined with a steady commitment to safety and genuine hospitality, has made Mount Kenya Hiking a trusted choice for travelers from around the world.
Patrick Kinyua, pictured (left), is the lead guide at Mount Kenya Hiking, bringing an exceptional 25 years of experience navigating Mount Kenya’s trails. He has received specialized training from the Kenya Wildlife Service, equipping him with essential skills in mountain safety, wildlife awareness, and emergency response. Married with one child, Patrick combines this expert training with a calm, patient approach that puts guests at ease, especially first-time hikers. Over the years, he has safely guided hundreds of climbers to the summit, earning a reputation as one of the most experienced and trusted guides in the region. Guests consistently highlight his attentiveness, local expertise, and genuine warmth as key reasons their hiking experience felt safe and unforgettable.
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Mount Kenya Hiking Tours from Nanyuki
Local guides for one-day hikes and 4–6 day treks to Point Lenana. Compare Sirimon, Chogoria and Naro Moru routes, see clear prices and plan a trip around your dates and pace.
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Mount Kenya Hiking, Trekking & Climbing
Day hikes and multi-day Mount Kenya treks
Based in Nanyuki, we organise guided Mount Kenya hiking trips for solo travellers and groups. Choose a one-day Sirimon hike without a summit attempt, or a 4–6 day trek towards Point Lenana with a guide, cook, porters, meals and mountain accommodation.
Start with our Mount Kenya route itineraries and hiking prices and inclusions. We tailor the route and pace to your experience and available time; airport transfers and stays in Nanyuki can be arranged alongside your trek.
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The Best Guided Mount Kenya Routes
Each route offers its own beauty, challenge and unforgettable views.
Best for first-timers · 4 to 6 days
Sirimon Route
A classic, gradual and scenic ascent, and the driest approach on the mountain. Nine kilometres of montane forest and giant bamboo bring you to Old Moses, then a full day through the richest vegetation on Mount Kenya to Shipton’s Camp. Known for its diverse vegetation zones and rare wildlife sightings.
Out-and-back to Point Lenana, or traverse out via Chogoria or Naro Moru — compare the options and choose your itinerary.
Most scenic · 5 to 6 days
Chogoria Route
Often considered the most beautiful route on the mountain. Chogoria features dramatic waterfalls, pristine alpine lakes and panoramic views, passing Lake Ellis, the Gorges Valley and Lake Michaelson, with Minto’s Hut set in an amphitheatre of cliffs below the peaks.
See all 3 Chogoria itineraries
Out-and-back to Point Lenana, or traverse out via Sirimon or Naro Moru — compare the options and choose your itinerary.
Fastest ascent · 4 to 5 days
Naro Moru Route
The fastest and most direct path to Point Lenana, including the notorious Vertical Bog. A popular choice for acclimatised trekkers ready for a decisive climb, though the rapid altitude gain makes it best suited to hikers with prior high-altitude experience.
See all 3 Naro Moru itineraries
Out-and-back to Point Lenana, or traverse out via Sirimon or Chogoria — compare the options and choose your itinerary.
Most popular · 5 to 6 days
Chogoria–Sirimon Traverse
Our most popular itinerary. Ascend the scenic Chogoria route and descend Sirimon, crossing the mountain rather than retracing your steps. Two completely different faces of Mount Kenya in one expedition, with no repeated ground.
No summit required · 1 day
One-Day Sirimon Hike
A single day from Sirimon Gate through forest, bamboo and moorland — giant lobelia, giant groundsel and tree heather — without the multi-day commitment. Ideal if you are based in Nanyuki or passing through.
For experienced mountaineers
Batian and Nelion — The Technical Summits
Mount Kenya’s true peaks, at 5,199 m and 5,188 m, are technical rock climbs rather than treks. They demand ropes, alpine experience and a qualified climbing guide. We arrange these expeditions for experienced mountaineers.
Cannot find the route, the dates or the pace you want? Tell us what you have in mind and we will build the trek around it.
See all nine route itineraries · Timau, Burguret & Kamweti — the less-travelled routes
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Mount Kenya Hiking Prices
No hidden extras. Park fees, all meals, your guide, cook and porters, camping accommodation and hiking equipment are included in the daily rate.
$1,000
4-day trek · per person
- KWS park fees included in full
- Three cooked meals a day, hot drinks
- KWS-certified guide, cook and porters
- Camping or hut accommodation
- Groups of four or more: $720 per person
$1,250
5-day trek · per person
- Everything in the 4-day trek
- An extra day to acclimatise properly
- Traverse routes available at this length
- Tents, sleeping bags and walking sticks
- Groups of four or more: $900 per person
$1,500
6-day trek · per person
- The trek our own guides would choose
- The best acclimatisation profile we run
- Chogoria–Sirimon, crossing the mountain
- Two sides of Mount Kenya, not one twice
- Groups of four or more: $1,080 per person
That is the whole price for your time on the mountain. It includes your KWS park fees for the full trek, your KWS-certified guide, cook and porters, three cooked meals a day and hot drinks, camping or hut accommodation along the route, tents, sleeping bags and walking sticks, road transport at the start and finish, and drinking water throughout. There is nothing to settle at the gate and no add-ons waiting at the end.
Airport transfers, hotels either side and gear hire are quoted alongside your trek rather than listed separately, because what they come to depends on your flights and how many nights you need. Tell us your route, your dates and your group size and we’ll come back with one number.
One-day Sirimon hikes are $200 per person, plus $100 per group for transport. Full breakdown on our Mount Kenya hiking cost guide.
Our success
Why Climb With Us
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Local expertise
We are based in Nanyuki, at the foot of the mountain. Our guides grew up here and climb these routes year-round, not seasonally.
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Safety without exception
Our KWS-trained guides monitor every client daily for signs of altitude sickness. If conditions or your health require turning back, we turn back.
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Built around you
Your fitness, your dates, your pace. Solo climbers get a dedicated guide, cook and porter, the same as groups do.
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Equipment you can trust
Sleeping bags, walking sticks, tents and camping equipment are provided and properly maintained. Jackets and larger packs available to rent.
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Insight, not brochure copy
Our guides know where the giant lobelia grows thickest, which camp has the best sunrise, and where the elephants cross the forest track.
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Sustainability in practice
We leave the mountain as we found it, and we employ and train guides, cooks and porters from the communities around the park.
Our facility
The Finest Safety Systems
Safety is not a section on a website — it is the reason our clients get home. Every expedition begins with a risk assessment, runs in small groups, and carries a communication and evacuation plan appropriate to the route.
- Experienced, KWS-certified guides
- Risk assessment before every expedition
- Well-maintained equipment
- Emergency response and evacuation plan
- Small group sizes
- Communication systems on the mountain
- Leave No Trace environmental practice
Ready when you are
Begin Your Mount Kenya Adventure
From your first enquiry to the proud moment you reach the summit, we walk with you every step of your climb. Tell us your dates, your group size and how much time you have.
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