Best done from June to Early October. The North face standard route starts from Shipton Camp or from Kami hut. The first two pitches are easy for scrambling, another grade III then Grande II and a Grande IV to get to the amphitheater. From there an easy walk to the base of Firmin Tower. After you will come to the knife edge you can do a Grande IV+ pitch before you come to traverse that leads to the Shipton Notch. After you will be through to Batian 5,199m highest peak of MT Kenya.
Route
Kenya | |
Start | Nairobi (Day 1) |
Day 1-6 | Mt Kenya |
End | Nairobi (City) (Day 7) |
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses mountain huts and bandas.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Accommodation & Meals
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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DayAccommodationMeals
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1Old Moses Mountain Camp Budget mountain hut in or near Mt KenyaAll Meals Included
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2Shipton's Hut Budget mountain hut on Mt KenyaAll Meals Included
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3Kami Hut Budget mountain hut on Mt KenyaAll Meals Included
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4Firmin Tower Budget mountain hut in or near Mt KenyaAll Meals Included
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5Shipton's Hut Budget mountain hut on Mt KenyaAll Meals Included
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6Chogoria Bandas Budget banda on Mt KenyaAll Meals Included
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7End of tour
(No accommodation)Breakfast Included