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Mount Kenya: Point Lenana Trek
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Mount Kenya: Point Lenana Trek

Summit Africa’s second-highest mountain at 4,985m, at sunrise.

Where
Mount Kenya, Sirimon route
Duration
4 days · 3 nights
Group
Max 12 trekkers
Pace
Active

The experience

A properly bucket-list weekend-plus. Climb through bamboo forest and alien moorland of giant lobelias to summit Point Lenana at dawn, guided by certified mountain crews.

  • Sunrise summit of Point Lenana (4,985m)
  • Certified mountain guides & porters
  • Pre-trip fitness plan

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sirimon Gate → Old Moses

    Drive to Nanyuki, hike through forest to Old Moses camp (3,300m).

  2. Day 2

    Mackinder Valley

    Moorland trek to Shipton’s Camp (4,200m).

  3. Day 3

    Summit day

    2am start, sunrise on Lenana, descend to Old Moses.

  4. Day 4

    Down & home

    Descend to the gate, celebration lunch in Nanyuki, return.

What’s included

  • Transport
  • Park & camping fees
  • Guides, cooks and porters
  • All meals on the mountain
  • Mountain huts

Not included

  • Sleeping bag & gear hire
  • Tips for crew
  • Travel insurance (required)

Pricing & payment

  • Reserve your seat with the deposit shown on each trip; the balance is due 14 days before departure.
  • Pay via M-Pesa or bank transfer using the details on your invoice, quoting your booking reference.
  • Corporate clients can pay by invoice — 50% on confirmation, 50% before the event.

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