Nine guided itineraries across Mount Kenya’s three main routes. Every one is day by day, with distances, altitudes, what is included and what it costs. All lead to Point Lenana at 4,985 m.

Sirimon Route

The driest side of the mountain and the gentlest climb. Our recommendation for first-timers and anyone worried about altitude.

Traverse · from $1,250Sirimon to Chogoria5 daysUp the gentle side, down through the Gorges Valley and Lake Michaelson.View itinerary → Best summit rate · from $1,250Sirimon to Naro Moru5 daysA full acclimatisation day at Shipton’s. The itinerary most first-timers summit on.View itinerary → Shortest · from $1,000Sirimon Route4 daysUp and back the same way, with honest advice on what four days costs you.View itinerary →

Chogoria Route

The most beautiful approach on Mount Kenya. Lake Ellis, the Nithi Gorge, Lake Michaelson and The Temple.

Most popular · from $1,500Chogoria to Sirimon6 daysOur flagship traverse. The finest scenery up, the driest descent down.View itinerary → Traverse · from $1,250Chogoria to Naro Moru5 daysScenery on the way up, the direct line home through the Teleki Valley.View itinerary → Quietest · from $1,250Chogoria Route5 daysIn and out the same way, at a slower pace. The least crowded trek we run.View itinerary →

Naro Moru Route

The fastest and steepest way up, through the Teleki Valley and the famous Vertical Bog. Best with prior altitude experience.

Traverse · from $1,250Naro Moru to Sirimon5 daysDirect ascent, a night at Austrian Hut, then the quiet northern descent.View itinerary → Traverse · from $1,250Naro Moru to Chogoria5 daysUp the fastest route and down the most beautiful. Crosses the mountain.View itinerary → Fastest · from $1,000Naro Moru Route4 daysThe direct line to Point Lenana for experienced, acclimatised hikers.View itinerary →

Less-Travelled Routes

Three quiet ways up the mountain for experienced trekkers. Camping only, guided, arranged on request.

Wilderness · quote on requestTimau, Burguret & Kamweti6–7 daysNo huts, no queues, and long stretches with no path at all.View itinerary →