Climb Mount Kenya

Climb Mount Kenya is a stunning and adventurous expedition to a unique land of contrasts and natural wonders.

Mt Kenya (5199m) is Africa’s second highest mountain, consisting of three summits: Point Lenana (4985m) is accessible to any strong hill walker. Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5188m) are both a challenge for the rock climber (approx Hard Severe). We offer the opportunity for clients to ascend all three summits. Everyone treks in together, but on the summit days each group can head for their separate summit with their own guide/leader. Our choice of approach route provides excellent acclimatisation; traversing Mt Kenya and linking two of its most famous trails: the Sirimon and Naru Moru. These trails offer spectacular, ever-changing scenery; vast plains bordering the Great Rift Valley, dense forest, deep gorges, waterfalls, moorland, glaciers and mountain tarns.

Client to guide ratio is 2:1

Non-climbing partners or friends can join this trip and relax at the Austrian hut while climbers ascend the peaks.

Mt Kenya can be combined with our Kilimanjaro Machame route expedition to complete an ascent of Africa’s two highest mountains.

• A British expedition team leader working with a qualified Kenyan climbing guide.
• Permits, charges, importation taxes and levies payable to the Local Authorities in connection with the expedition.
• Transfers to and from the in-country airport if flights booked with Adventure Peaks
• Food, fuel and cooking equipment whilst on the mountain.
• Hotel and other accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis whilst not on the mountain.
• All tents and other communal equipment necessary for the climb.
• Medical safety equipment and supplies.
• 90 – 120 litre kit bag for expedition members for UK based clients. A logoed top will be substituted for all clients residing outside of the UK and returning clients
• 15% discount off the RRP on equipment and clothing purchased from Adventure Peaks.

• Personal climbing clothes and equipment.
• Personal insurance, visas, departure tax and inoculations.
• Transfers to and from the in-country airport if flights NOT booked with Adventure Peaks
• Drinks and hotel or guest house meals unless specified.
• Personal medical supplies.
• Travel to and from UK airport (unless otherwise specified).
• Personal use of communication equipment.
• Excess baggage.
• Tips for porters and local guides.
• Costs associated with an expedition finishing early.
• Costs associated with you leaving an expedition early.
• Costs associated with extending a trip due to bad weather or other circumstances.

It is vitally important that you have adequate travel insurance for your trip with Adventure Peaks. We recognise the complexity and variety of choice in the insurance market and know that many of you either have your own preferred insurer or have annual multi trip cover in place already. If this is the case, please ensure that your insurer is aware of your Adventure Peaks itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken.

Adventure Peaks do not provide any advice on travel insurance, although it is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have travel insurance which covers the activities which you are likely to be undertaking on your holiday. Cover must include emergency medical, helicopter evacuation, repatriation and rescue expenses.

It is strongly recommended that suitable cancellation insurance is purchased at the time of booking as all deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Suggested insurance companies include:

Expeditions or Treks

• HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC  Tel: +1-800 605 2282
• Travelex Insurance Services  Tel: +1-800 228 9792
• True Traveller Insurance Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
• Austrian Alpine Club (UK) Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870 (up to 6000m)
• Snowcard  Tel: +44 (0)1295 660836
• The B.M.C.  Tel: +44 (0)161 445 6111 (please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
• Dogtag  Tel: 0800 036 4824 (UK residents only)
• World Nomads  (up to 6000m)
• Insure for Less  (Australians only)

Treks only:

• Campbell Irvine  Tel: +44 (0)207 938 1737
• Rothwell & Towler  Tel: +44 (0)845 908 0161
• J S Insurance  Tel: +44 (0)844 848 1500