8-Day Mount Kenya's SE Face Climb from Nairobi

Admire the Sunrise at the top of Mount Kenya

Trek to Mount Kenya

Highlights

Hike through a tropical forest to reach Old Moses Camp

Cross the Lewis Glacier and head up to the base of Nelion

Summit Lenana for a beautiful sunrise

Mount Kenya, Nairobi

nature, trekking, backpacking

Group Tour

8 Days

Challenging

English, Swahili

Description

Embark on a challenge to conquer the second-highest peaks in Africa, the Batian & Nelion peaks of Mount Kenya. We have two sections of routes for technical climbing- the SE face and the North face climbing trails. Sign up for this tour and climb the peaks of glory in 8 days while staying in adventurous camps.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Old Moses Camp (3300m)
- Depart Nairobi for Nanyuki and proceed to Mt Kenya National Park Sirimon Gate.
- Follow the track uphill for 10 km to Old Moses.
Day 2: Liki North (3993m)
- Follow the trail around the head of a large valley, crossing several small streams to reach the crest of the ridge between the Otulili and Liki North Valleys.
Day 3: Shipton’s Camp (4250m)
- Ascend to the valley's west side, over a ridge, then down into the Mackinder Valley to get to the direct route. From here, we follow Mackinder Valley.
Day 4: Austrian Hut (4700m)
- Arise at 2:00 a.m. and depart for the Lenana summit for sunrise. This section is long and hard with a tough screen.
- After enjoying the views, descend to Austrian Hut, your base, before climbing Nelion.
Day 5: Nelion and Batian Summit (5199m) To Ian Howell Hut (5100m)
- Arising at 3:30 am, cross the Lewis Glacier and head up to the base of Nelion, arriving at the top at around 1:00 pm.
- Traverse the Gate Of Mist to Batian summit and then return to Nelion and Ian Howell Hut.
Day 6: Mintos Hut (Halls Tarn) 4200m
- Descend to the bottom about 9 ropes to Austrian Hut for breakfast.
- Continue down to Mintos Hut.
Day 7: Meru Bandas 3000m
- Descend to Meru Mt Kenya Bandas above Chogoria, following the Gorges Valley. Enjoy hot showers and a well-earned sleep.
Day 8: Nairobi
- Carry down through the bamboo and indigenous forest to Bairunyi for your transport back to Nairobi.

What's Included

Return transfer Nairobi-Nanyuki/Chogoria-Nairobi

3 meals per day while trekking

8 days Mt. Kenya trek

7 nights accommodation while trekking

2 transfer from Nanyuki/Chogoria-park gate-return

Tea, coffee and drinking water are provided

All government park fees

English-speaking Mt Kenya mountain guides and porters & experienced chef

Accomodation at Nanyuki Simbas Lodge or similar

Certificate after successful climbing

Twin-sharing tent accommodation (mountain huts available at an extra cost for those who desire to upgrade)

What's Excluded

First and last night accommodation in Nairobi

Airport transfers

Soft drinks

Optional tours and activities diverting from the main itinerary

Climbing gears (most items available for hire at a reasonable fee)

Travel insurance can be arranged at the guest's request, and expenses

Tips to guide porters and other service staff ( Optional but recommended)

All flights

Items & expenditures of a personal nature

Know Before You Go

We ensure clients get enough and plenty of well-cooked food.

You can extend the climb with a safari, camping, lodge, or beach holiday.

You can hire some of the equipment and items available at a reasonable cost.

Note: The price as quoted is for a minimum of 2 person sharing. Sole travellers quote is available on request

What To Bring

Lists of Climbing Gears/Kits

TECHNICAL CLIMBING GEAR (Recommended minimum items)

The weather can vary hugely, but commonly, you would climb in quite a few layers. For example, a base layer, insulated Gillet, softshell jacket, hardshell jacket, thin softshell trousers, hat under your helmet, liner socks inside your climbing shoes and possibly close-fitting fingerless gloves. You may also need to throw on a warm belay jacket at stances.

Climbing Hardware

Pair of 50m half or twin ropes

Climbing harness

Helmet (& warm hat/balaclava to fit under it)

Rock shoes (recommended not to have too tight a fit and consider wearing thin socks inside)

Belay/rappel plate to suit double rope above

3 HMS karabiners

2 locking karabiners

4+ short slings

2x Prussic loops

Nuts/wires size 1-9

Cams size approx 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 (more if you have them) to suit cracks approx 20-50mm wide

5 long quickdraws/extenders with snap gates

Small (- 25L) climbing pack; large enough for a spare warm belay jacket, gloves/mitts, emergency bivvy/blizzard bag

1 Litre of water, sweets, chocolate, camera

Note, for crossing the mists' gate between Batian and Nelion, B1 boots, crampons, and an ice axe may be required, subject to snow/ice conditions.

Mount Kenya Technical Climbing Kits Checklist:

BAGS

80-100 Litre duffle bag (optional but useful before climbing and leaving gear at the hotel)

65-75 Litre rucksack (for a porter to carry your main gear)

Waterproof rucksack cover

Small waterproof stuff sacks

OUTER - SHELL

Large, lightweight umbrella (can usually be bought in Kenya)

Waterproof shell jacket

Waterproof shell trousers

Waterproof gaiters

OUTER- WARM

Warm insulated jacket (fleece/insulated)

MID-LAYERS

Microfleece/woollen top(s)

Softshell jacket (optional but useful)

Insulated Gillet (optional but useful)

Trekking trousers (synthetic) zip-off ones are good x2-3

Shorts (to cover thighs)

BASE-LAYERS

Long sleeve base layer top(s) (synthetic)

Leggings/running tights (optional)

Underwear (synthetic dries quicker!)

HEAD-WEAR

Warm hat (to cover ears)

Buff (optional but very useful)

Wide-brim sun hat or cap with neck veil

Sunglasses

HANDS

Thick insulated gloves or mitts

Thin liner gloves (optional but useful)

FOOTWEAR

Liner socks (optional)

Good trekking socks

Waterproof trekking boots (not trekking shoes)

Trainers/general shoes/ flipflops/ sandals

GENERAL TRAVEL/CITY CLOTHING

General Sweatshirt/tops

General T-shirts/shirts, etc., x2-3

General Socks x4-5

Underwear x4-5

SLEEPING

3-4 Season sleeping bag (comfort -5degC or lower)

Sleeping bag liner cotton/fleece/silk (optional)

Waterproof stuff sack for sleeping bag

Thick foam mat or self-inflating mat

ELECTRICAL

LED Headtorch & spare batteries

Watch with light and alarm

Camera, memory card & batteries (optional)

Solar charger (optional)

Old unlocked phone handset (optional)

PAPERWORK etc.

Passport

Photocopies of passport

Flight details

Student card (if relevant)

Insurance policy details

Yellow Fever cert (if relevant)

Waterproof wallet for papers

Cash/bank cards

Notebook/diary pencil + biro (optional)

Books, maps & information (optional)

Cards/games (optional)

REPAIR KIT (optional but useful)

Gaffer/duck tape

Super glue

Cable ties

Needle + extra strong thread

Multitool/penknife

EATING/DRINKING

2x 1-litre drinks bottles

Favourite high-energy snacks/ energy drink powder

OTHERS

Toilet roll in the plastic bag + spare bag

Earplugs (optional but recommended!)

TREKKING HARDWARE

Walking poles (optional but useful)

PERSONAL WASH KIT

Antibacterial hand gel

Wet wipes (optional)

Toothbrush with cover

Toothpaste

Shampoo and or Shower gel

Deodorant

Shave kit + mirror (optional)

Clothes wash liquid (optional)

PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT (suggested contents)

Paracetamol tablets

Ibuprofen (tablets/gel)

Antiseptic wipes

Latex gloves

Adhesive plasters

Blister Plasters

Zinc Tape

Crepe Bandage

Sterile Dressing

Antihistamines (optional)

Rehydration Sachets

Antiseptic Cream

Sunblock Cream

Lip Salve (with SPF)

Knee/Ankle Support

Personal Medications, e.g. Anti-Malaria Tablets, Inhalers, Epipen etc

Meeting Point

Nairobi, Kenya

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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8-Day Mount Kenya's SE Face Climb from Nairobi

Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Old Moses Camp (3300m)

Day 2: Liki North (3993m)

Day 3: Shipton’s Camp (4250m)

Day 4: Austrian Hut (4700m)

Day 5: Nelion and Batian Summit (5199m) To Ian Howell Hut (5100m)

Day 6: Mintos Hut (Halls Tarn) 4200m

Day 7: Meru Bandas 3000m

Day 8: Nairobi

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8-Day Mount Kenya's SE Face Climb from Nairobi

Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Old Moses Camp (3300m)

Day 2: Liki North (3993m)

Day 3: Shipton’s Camp (4250m)

Day 4: Austrian Hut (4700m)

Day 5: Nelion and Batian Summit (5199m) To Ian Howell Hut (5100m)

Day 6: Mintos Hut (Halls Tarn) 4200m

Day 7: Meru Bandas 3000m

Day 8: Nairobi

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Know Before You Go

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Cancellation Policy

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