Mount Kenya: 15 Treks to Point Lenana

1.Climbing Mount Kenya 5 Days Via Chogoria Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $990Our pick

Spend five days crossing Mount Kenya from Chogoria to Sirimon, with bamboo forest, waterfalls, wildlife, Lake Ellis, Gorges Valley, and a sunrise at Point Lenana. Certified guides, a cook, and porters support the private group. Crew members named in the tour details include Juma, Patrick, Julius, and John.

“What an amazing time! The mountain itself is spectacular. There are so many different ecosystems you see along the hike. The waterfall, valley, peak, and cave were highlights of mine. The crew of Juma, Patrick, Julius, and John took great caRead more”

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2.Conquer Mt Kenya in 4 Days Sirimon to Chogoria Route Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $1,200

Join Lisam Tours Kenya for a demanding four-day Mount Kenya climb from Nairobi. You will trek through forest, bamboo, moorland, and high-altitude scree, reach Point Lenana at 4,985 meters for sunrise, then descend through Chogoria. Guides such as Benson and Samuel have led past groups, while cooks including Daniel have prepared full-board mountain meals.

“The hike was perfect. I made it to the top smoothly thank’s to the team : guide, porter, cook, who were really friendly and professional. The food was amazing and so well served in great landscape, almost like a restaurant in the nature ! The view on top for sunrise is really worth the hike.”

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3.4-Day Mount Kenya Trekking with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $941

Trek Mount Kenya from Nairobi via the Sirimon Route and aim for Peak Lenana at 4,985 meters. Guides such as Daniel, Sam, Patrick, and Kim lead the climb, with porters, chefs, camp stays, meals, pickup, and return transport arranged. The early summit push brings sunrise views of Batian, Nelion, and the high country.

“I really enjoyed my time climbing my Kenya with hyrax safaris. My guide Daniel was a solid guide. Super fit and knowledgeable about the terrain/landscapes and nature. He would point out the different species of plant and animals, eRead more”

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4.4 Days Mt Kenya Climb, Chogoria Route up and out Sirimon route

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $840

Climb Mount Kenya for four days, going up the dramatic Chogoria Route and leaving by Sirimon. You camp each night, walk beside Gorges Valley, see Lake Michaelson and Hall Tarns, and return to Nairobi by private transport. Meals, park fees, camping equipment, and a guide are included.

“I wasn’t going to post a review I was going to just let it go without one but after my husband & I began experiencing extreme GI issues 10hours after finishing our trip I felt travelers should be warned. Firstly, I believe this trip is built around pRead more”

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5.Mt Kenya: Full-day hiking tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $255Best value

You leave Nairobi early for Mount Kenya National Park, then hike from Siri Moni Gate through forest and bamboo toward the Meteorological Station and Old Mosses Camp. Guides such as Frank and Joseph have led recent departures, with drivers including Meshak and Birshak. Expect a scenic but very long day, with park fees and lunch extra.

“the whole experience was amazing from the beginning to the end of the hike”

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6.5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Via Chogoria Sirimone Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,600

Join Kentau Safaris for a five-day Mount Kenya climb from Nairobi via Chogoria and Sirimon. You trek through bamboo forest, moorland, ridges, gorges, and high camps before a 3 a.m. push to Point Lenana at 4,985 meters. Porters, guides, and four days of meals are included. Dominic Mwata handles trip coordination.

“The hike was perfect, with Kentau Safaris Team as my Guide, Porters and Chefs..The Travel Agency was was attentive, knowledgeable and very professional .. Thank you for the High Quality Standards from the Trek, Accomodation and Travel Back to Hotel.. We had a very Great Time with My Wife Angel”

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7.Nairobi: Mount Kenya Day Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $304

Leave Nairobi at 6 a.m. for Mount Kenya’s Naro Moru Route, then hike from Met Station toward Old Moses Camp and the high slopes near 3,800 meters. A guide such as Elijah may lead you through forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather, with chances to spot buffalo, elephants, bushbucks, and birds. Transport, park fees, and a packed lunch are included.

“Ručak je bio iznimno loš, tost kruh sa naribanom mrkvom, ponijeti obavezno nešto sa sobom. Nismo došli na visinu kao što je stajalo u opisu aktivnosti, bili 200-njak metara manje. Priroda predivna, staza skroz prihvatljiva za rekreativce, obavezna planinarska obuća.”

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8.4 Days Mount Kenya Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $800

Trek from Nairobi to Mount Kenya’s Point Lenana at 4,895 meters on the Sirimon route. You’ll hike through forest, heath, moorland, and high valleys, sleeping three nights at mountain camps. A guide, cook, porters, meals, accommodation, and transfers are included. The small group is limited to three people, but cold nights and a steep summit morning demand good fitness.

“Kenya with such beautiful mountainous scenery and a great support team was the best experiences of our lives! The guide, cook and the able porters were very pleasant and knowledgeable and they made us feel very well-taken care of.”

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9.Mount Kenya Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $840

Join Bushtroop Tours and Safaris for a five-day Mount Kenya trek from Nairobi. You will hike from Sirimon Gate through forest, moorland, and high valleys, acclimatize at Shipton Camp, reach Point Lenana for sunrise, then descend through Chogoria. Guides such as Michael, Petersen, and Julius have earned warm praise, while chef Steven is noted for good vegan meals.

“I had such an amazing experience with my husband and friends. The team was very efficient at communication and we had an excellent guide, Michael. All covid protocols were observed and we still managed to enjoy the trek. Thank you so much for enabling us to make this new memories looking forward to coming back to Kenya and booking with you again.”

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10.Mt. Kenya hike: 5 Days Hike to Lenana Peak Via Sirimon route

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · 5 days · from $1,000

This five-day guided trek takes you from Nairobi up Mount Kenya’s Sirimon Route to Point Lenana, then down through Chogoria. You’ll camp at Old Moses, Shipton’s, and Mintos, cross Mackinder’s Valley, and reach the summit at sunrise. English-speaking guides, porters, meals, park fees, water, and rescue insurance are included. Guide Ken is praised for his humor and helpful support.

“Perfect team, funny and helpfull guide Ken😁. Grea experience. I can recommend.”

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11.4 Day Mount Kenya Trek Up Chogoria Down Sirimon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $900

Join Kenny and a small team for a demanding four-day traverse of Mount Kenya. You’ll hike from Chogoria through Lake Ellis and Lake Michaelson, sleep in tents near 4,790 meters, reach the summit at sunrise, then descend by Sirimon. Pickup, transport, guide, tents, and meals are included.

“We had a great hike with Kenny to Mount Kenya. Him and the whole team were very knowledgeable about the surroundings and adapted the trip to make sure we made it to the summit. We did 2 nights instead of three, due to timing constraints. Our trip started off with some rain but luckily cleared up on the second day. Would highly recommend!”

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12.4 Days Mount Kenya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $990

Trek Mount Kenya from Nairobi with Equatorial Star Adventure & Safaris, climbing through Chogoria’s bamboo forest, Nithi Falls, Mugi Hills, and Gorges Valley before sunrise at Point Lenana. You descend by Sirimon, with private transport, meals, park fees, and mountain nights included. Guide Duncan has led successful Lenana trips with this operator.

“Amazing 3 days trip with equitorialstar adventure Safaris. Top quality guiding, great food, and porters. The entire team was friendly, flexible ans professionnal. I would definetly recommend the adventure with this agency”

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13.5 Days Mt. Kenya Sirimon route out Chogoria Route with Peak Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $960

Trek Mt. Kenya from Nairobi via the Sirimon and Chogoria routes on a private five-day climb. You’ll camp at Old Moses and Shipton’s, complete a Peak Circuit acclimatization day, then reach Point Lenana at 4,985 meters for sunrise. Guides, porters, meals, tents, mats, transport, and park fees are included.

“Great company! James the owner knew exactly what route for me to take based on experience. My support team of 4 was fantastic. My guide, Richard told me he'd get me to the peak and down safely, and he did...he also knew every plant Read more”

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14.Private 4 Day Mount Kenya Treks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,000

Climb Mount Kenya on a private four-day route from Chogoria to Sirimon. You’ll hike through forest and moorland, camp at Lake Ellis and Mintos, reach Point Lenana at sunrise, and return to Nairobi with meals, guides, and transfers included. Personal hiking gear is not provided.

“This was eventful adventure in my like, the trip was great all well planned online and phoning the team,great transfer from nairobi,to nanyuki thereafter the organisations for hospitality while on the hiking trails was great. Having lived in kenya for lRead more”

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15.From Nairobi: Mount Kenya National Park Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $565

Leave Nairobi early for a guided 6-hour hike on Mount Kenya's Naro Moru route. Walk through rainforest and bamboo forest toward the Meteorological Station, with views of Batian, Nelion, and Lenana. Guide Jj is noted for setting a steady pace. Transport, lunch, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“A good day out with a very caring guide. The view along the route is lively, good for peoples who want to do hiking for 1/2 days during the Safari trip. You may hire porters if you have some bulky luggages.”

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