Lenana Peak Tour (5 Days)

There are three main ways to climb Mount Kenya: Chogoria, Naro Moru, and Sirimon. The best trip starts with a scenic trek through the Sirimon route and ends on the stunning Chogoria route.
The Sirimon route is 15 km northeast of Nanyuki and is the easiest for acclimatization due to its gradual incline. It’s considered the least challenging because it has only a few steep areas. Chogoria is the most scenic route, offering incredible features like the Temple cliffs, Lake Ellis with views of Mugi hills, the Giants Billiards table, Lake Michaelson, Nithi Falls, and Gorges Valley. Mount Kenya is a large, circular volcano with three peaks: Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m), and Point Lenana (4,985m).

5 – Day Lenana Route
DAY 1: Nairobi to Nanyuki Town, Sirimon Park Gate to Judmier Camp On Day 1, you leave Nairobi at 7:30 am for Nanyuki town, taking about 4 hours. After lunch, you head to Sirimon Park Gate in 1 hour at 2,440m. The track winds uphill through the forest, turning into heathland after 3 hours. About 3.5 hours from the gate, the track leads to Judmier Camp at 3,300m for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Old Moses Camp to Shipton Camp
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. Following one hour of trekking from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses the Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the moorland and crossing Liki North. Continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks (Nelion, Batian, and Lenana).
Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B, L, D

Day 3: Shipton Camp - Acclimatization Day
Spend the day acclimatizing with guided hikes. You will spend the day trekking to Kami Hut and down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for an early dinner and overnight in readiness for the next day’s summit attempt.
Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B, L, D

Day 4: Shiptons to Point Lenana to Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate)
You are awake early in the morning, leaving the camp at 3 am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns. The journey lasts about 3 hours arriving at Mount Kenya Point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30 am. Trekking to Lenana Peak at 4985m takes about 3 hours or so. Enjoy a photographic session and sightseeing from the summit. After the African sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut (6km), 2hrs, for breakfast. Proceed with the adventure hiking for 20km, 4-5hrs further down to Mount Meru Bandas (Mt Kenya Bandas).
Dinner and overnight at Mount Kenya Bandas, 2950m, B, L, D

Day 5: Chogoria Bandas to Nairobi
After enjoying your last breakfast, you will walk down by trekking for 2 hours, covering 15km to the forest clearance. The remaining part of the distance, approximately 16km, is covered by a 4×4 vehicle. Catch a 4×4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi.

The climb costs Included:

• Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
• English-speaking guide
• Mountain hut accommodation (4 nights)
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Park fee

• Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks, and meals other than those included in the itinerary
• Tips for guide and porter
• Travel insurance