Mount Kenya at sunrise from Point Lenana
© African Moose, Oct 2026
September 2017 team at Point Lenana
© Adrian Blackmore, Oct 2026
Mount Kenya
© Thierry Levenq, Oct 2026
Traversing Mount Kenya
© Thierry Levenq, Oct 2026
Zebra on the Mount Kenya trek
© Adrian Blackmore, Oct 2026
Giant Lobelia
© Thierry Levenq, Oct 2026
More flowers on Mount Kenya
© Thierry Levenq, Oct 2026
Stunning colours on Mount Kenya in late December
© Thierry Levenq, Oct 2026
Trees on Mount Kenya
© Thierry Levenq, Oct 2026
High mountain lakes on Mount Kenya
© Thierry Levenq, Oct 2026
Trekking on Mount Kenya
© Thierry Levenq, Oct 2026
Lush Mount Kenya
© Thierry Levenq, Oct 2026
Campsite on Mount Kenya
© Thierry Levenq, Oct 2026
Approaching Point Lenana
© Thierry Levenq, Oct 2026
Stunning scenery on Mount Kenya
© Thierry Levenq, Oct 2026
About
Highlights
- Trek Africa's second highest mountain, camping by lakes amongst picturesque scenery
- Follow the most scenic route to the summit of Point Lenana and benefit from an extra acclimatisation day at Lake Michaelson
- Direct flights from London to Nairobi with British Airways
- Guaranteed to run with a minimum of 3 people
Introduction
Mount Kenya National Park is one of the most varied and impressive landscapes in East Africa. This trek to Point Lenana (4,985m), one of the volcano’s three main summits, follows the Chogoria route, by far the most scenic and interesting route through the forests and moorland areas of Mount Kenya National Park. The ascent to this trekking summit is best made at sunrise, when you’ll enjoy superb views as dawn breaks across the steep, rocky summits and towards the Rift Valley and Kilimanjaro, 225 miles away.
En route you’ll spend two nights at the stunning location of Lake Michaelson (4,000m), ensuring you’re well acclimatised. This campsite is surrounded by the dramatic rock scenery of the ‘Temple’ cliffs and is home to exotic bird species, including the tacazze sunbird. Eventually you arrive at Simba Tarn (4,620m) below Point Lenana. The final part of the trek descends down the west flank of the mountain via the Sirimon route.
At a glance
- Group Size: 3 – 8 people
- Duration: 9 days
- Difficulty Level: 2
- Maximum altitude: 4,985m
Accommodation & Meals
- 7 Breakfasts
- 6 Lunches
- 6 Dinners
- 1 Hotel Night
- 6 Tented Nights
Is this trip for you?
On average, you will walk for 4 to 5 hours each day, with the day you summit Point Lenana being an 8 – 9 hour day. No previous experience of high altitudes is necessary, as every caution is taken to ensure a gradual and thorough period of acclimatisation.
Still unsure if this trip is for you? Contact our team.
Contact
Dates & Prices
Date
Price
Book
Available
Fri 15 Jan - Sat 23 Jan 2027
£4,595 PP
With Flights£3,595 PP
Without FlightsTrip Dates
Fri 15 Jan
United KingdomSat 23 Jan 2027
KenyaPricing
Total: £4,595 PP
Total: £3,595 PP
Deposit: £350 PP
Single Room Supplement: +£150 PP
Additional Night Supplement: +£160 PP
* Final Payment due 60 days before departure.Available
Fri 12 Feb - Sat 20 Feb 2027
£4,795 PP
With Flights£3,595 PP
Without FlightsTrip Dates
Fri 12 Feb
United KingdomSat 20 Feb 2027
KenyaPricing
Total: £4,795 PP
Total: £3,595 PP
Deposit: £350 PP
Single Room Supplement: +£150 PP
Additional Night Supplement: +£160 PP
* Final Payment due 60 days before departure.Know Before you Go
Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) “Know Before You Go” campaign. We recommend that you read the FDCO Travel Advice for Kenya on the FCDO Website.
With Flight Pricing
Our “With Flight” price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK, which we book on your behalf when you book your trek. The earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the “With Flight” price tends to be.
What is included in the Trip
- Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless Land Only).
- UK Air Passenger Duty (excluded if joining land-only and you make your own international flight arrangements).
- All National Park fees and Peak Permits.
- 2 group road transfers between Airport and hotel, connecting with flights (excluded if joining land-only).
- 1 nights’ hotel accommodation in Nairobi on a twin sharing, bed and breakfast basis.
- All road transport by private vehicles as described in the itinerary.
- 6 nights’ camping including all meals.
- Porterage costs (Max 14Kg personal kit bag).
- All costs for local Kenyan guide and helpers.
- Jagged Globe kitbag or lightweight fleece.
What is not included in the Trip
- Visa fees.
- Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
- Lunch in Nairobi and Nanyuki.
- Evening meals in Nairobi and Nanyuki.
- Bar bills and laundry.
- Travel insurance.
- Additional porterage costs.
- Optional trips (e.g. a Safari Extension) and sightseeing tours.
- Tips.
Itinerary
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every effort will be made to keep the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, availability of porters and the health of team members can all contribute to changes. Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
Day 1
Fly to Nairobi
Flights from the UK arrive late evening in Nairobi. Airport transfer. Overnight hotel.
Day 2
Drive to the mountain, trek to Chogoria Bandas (3,000m)
Drive to Chogoria town (3.5 hours), trek 3 hours to the park gate and walk the final few kiliometres to camp on the edge of the forest.
Day 3
Trek to Lake Ellis (3,400m)
Walk through the glades of montane forest, with plenty of wildlife all around, to arrive at camp on the shores of Lake Ellis (3hrs). Afternoon acclimatisation walk to nearby Mugi hill (3,650m).
Day 4
Trek to Lake Michaelson (4,000m)
Trek across moorland, then descend to this beautiful campsite situated at the head of the Gorges valley, where you’ll spend the next two nights (6 hours walking). Above the camp are the impressive cliffs of the “Temple.” Exotic bird species, including the tacazze sunbird, can be seen close to the camp amongst the bizarre giant plants – principally groundsel and lobelia.
Day 5
Acclimatisation at Lake Michaelson (4,000m)
An extra day to aid your acclimatisation in the most beautiful campsite on the mountain, with the Nithi gorge plunging nearly 400m into the lake.
Day 6
Trek to Simba Tarn (4,560m)
Enter the alpine zone – a world of rock and ice as you climb towards the main peaks. You’ll leave behind the bizarre giant lobelias and groundsels and arrive on glacial moraine. There’s a final short, sharp scree slope that takes you to Simba Tarn (4,620m).
Day 7
Ascent of Point Lenana (4,985m) and descend to Old Moses' Camp (3,300m)
Leave camp at dawn for the 1.5 hour walk to Point Lenana. This is on rough ground and can be snow-covered. As the sun rises its rays spread slowly across the great Rift Valley, gradually illuminating Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped summit in the far distance. Descend to Old Moses Hut on the Sirimon Route. 6 – 8 hours.
Day 8
Descend to Sirmion Gate, return to Nairobi and fly home
Trek out to the park gates and drive back to Nairobi. Airport transfer. Late evening flight.
Day 9
Arrive home
Arrive at airport.
Essential Info
What is included in the Trip
- Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless Land Only).
- UK Air Passenger Duty (excluded if joining land-only and you make your own international flight arrangements).
- All National Park fees and Peak Permits.
- 2 group road transfers between Airport and hotel, connecting with flights (excluded if joining land-only).
- 1 nights’ hotel accommodation in Nairobi on a twin sharing, bed and breakfast basis.
- All road transport by private vehicles as described in the itinerary.
- 6 nights’ camping including all meals.
- Porterage costs (Max 14Kg personal kit bag).
- All costs for local Kenyan guide and helpers.
- Jagged Globe kitbag or lightweight fleece.
What is not included in the Trip
- Visa fees.
- Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
- Lunch in Nairobi and Nanyuki.
- Evening meals in Nairobi and Nanyuki.
- Bar bills and laundry.
- Travel insurance.
- Additional porterage costs.
- Optional trips (e.g. a Safari Extension) and sightseeing tours.
- Tips.
Equipment Hire Service
Certain items of specialist equipment are available for hire from us. All prices are inclusive of VAT (currently 20%)
- 4/5 season sleeping bag (Mountain Equipment and Rab): £75
- Down Jacket Mountain Equipment and Rab: £70
- Ice Axe (single): £20
- Crampons (pair): £20
- Helmet: £15
Our equipment stocks are limited so please reserve your equipment via your on-line account as soon as you know what you need. Payment for hired equipment needs to reach us at the same time as the final balance of your trip.
Please note that we also require a deposit of between £60 – £180, depending on which items you hire.
Jagged Globe Kit Bag
Participants in our expeditions and treks will receive a free kit bag. If you would prefer it, we can supply a lightweight Jagged Globe fleece instead.
Pre-Trip Weekend
Jagged Globe offers pre-trip weekends for all treks, based in Sheffield, UK. The pre-trip weekend provides team members with important information and skills that will enhance their experience of the trip. It is also a chance to meet other team members, should they be attending, as well as giving the opportunity to meet our office team and try on any hire equipment you may need. You can normally attend a pre-trip weekend even if you are not booked onto a trip. It’s a great way of getting more information about a trek that you’re interested in, or just to ‘check out’ Jagged Globe. Contact us about more information on our pre-trip weekends.
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