Mount Kenya Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Nairobi - Naro Moru
Day 2: Mt. Kenya - Met. Station
Day 3: Teleki Valley [14,000ft]
Day 4: Mackinders Valley [3rd highest peak - Pt. Lenana 16,355ft]
Day 5: Teleki Valley [14,000ft]
Day 6: Naro Moru
Day 7: Nairobi - Depart
In general, prices include food on the mountain, guide/porter, Mt. Kenya National Park fees, transport to and from the mountain to the lodge, all mountain accommodation costs. Usually personal equipment is not provided & it is strongly recommended that you carry your own supplies.
Because of Mt. Kenya’s unique position on the equator, climbing seasons and route conditions vary with the sun’s position. For example, a climber interested in doing one of the best ice routes, which are on the South side of the mountain, should climb when the sun is in the North, between the months of June & December. However, during the same period the East and North sides are in the best condition for rock climbing. Conversely, when the sun is in the South, the South side offers the best rock routes and the North the better ice climbing conditions.
Recommended routes:
Dec-Mar normal route, standard iv, south west ridge, standard v (rock routes)
Jun-Sep North face, standard iv (rock route)
Aug-Dec South face, standard iv, ice window, standard v (ice routes)
