Mount Kenya Climbing 2 Days 1 Night Trekking Trip

The 2-Day 1-Night Mount Kenya Climbing Trekking Trip offers guests 3 main routes to approach Mount Kenya. These routes are affordable and safe, and are guided Kenyan hiking tours which include meals, accommodation, transfers, park fees, and more.

The 2-day Mount Kenya trekking trips offer an “express” mountain experience designed for hikers with limited time who want to experience Africa’s second-highest peak.

They typically focus on exploring the lower forest and moorland zones or making a fast-paced push to Point Lenana (4,985m), the highest trekking peak accessible without technical climbing gear.

2 Day 1 Night Mt Kenya Itinerary

Day 1: Depart Nairobi early morning for a 4-hour drive to the park gate. Hike 3–4 hours (approximately 9km) through tropical forests and bamboo zones to reach a mountain hut like Met Station or Old Moses Camp

Day 2: For summit seekers, a pre-dawn start (around 2:30 AM) to reach Point Lenana by sunrise. For others, a morning hike to a scenic viewpoint or lake before descending to the gate and driving back to Nairobi by evening

2 Day 1 Night Mt Kenya climbing routes

The routes include the Naro Moru Route, the Sirimon Route, and the Chogoria Route. Mount Kenya is the second-highest mountain in Africa. From Nairobi, Mt Kenya is about a 4-hour drive away.

The Sirimon Route is the most popular ascent as the altitude gain is nice and steady and offers one of the most beautiful approaches to the peaks.

The Naro-Moru Route is the most popular descent route, fast and easy (at least on the way down!). The vegetation is at its most striking on this route. The route passes through the notorious vertical bog section, which gets very waterlogged in the rainy seasons.

The Chogoria Route: If you have more time, choose the dramatic Chogoria route over Naro Moru for the descent. The Chogoria route passes by tarns, waterfalls, and an incredible gorge. Whether you would like to hike, trek, climb, or watch wildlife and plants on the mountain, our short overnight trips to Mt Kenya will suit your needs.

2-Day 1-Night Mount Kenya Climbing Trekking Trip Inclusions

✓ Fees: Mount Kenya National Park entry fees and camping hut fees
✓ Transport: Private transport from Nairobi (often 4×4) to the park gate and back
✓ Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the mountain (often including hot tea/snacks)
✓ Support Crew: Experienced English-speaking guide, chef, and porters to carry gear
✓ Accommodation: One night at high-altitude mountain huts (e.g., Old Moses or Chogoria Bandas) or tents (sleeping bags/mats sometimes available for hire)

• Visa/Vaccinations: Kenyan visa fees and any required vaccinations
• Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, and other personal items
• Insurance: Personal travel insurance and specialized mountain rescue insurance
• Airport Transfers: Transport to/from the airport (unless specifically included in a package)
• Pre- and Post-Trek Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in Nairobi, Naro Moru, or Nanyuki before or after the climb
• Tips/Gratuities: Tips for the mountain staff (guides, porters, and cooks), usually paid in local currency at the end of the trip
• Beverages: Sodas, alcoholic drinks (beer, wine, spirits), and bottled water/mineral water outside of what is provided during meals
• Personal Climbing Gear: Technical equipment such as hiking boots, specialized clothing, thermal layers, rain gear, sleeping bags, and walking poles

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