Mount Kenya is the 2nd highest mountain in Africa and the highest in Kenya, located at the Equator in Central Kenya situated in Mt. Kenya National Park.
Mt. Kenya has 8 different routes that can take you up and down the scenic mountain with distinctive vegetation zones. While on Mt. Kenya, one can expect to encounter / spot wildlife during ascent or descent, giving an adventure of a life time to the climbers / hikers.
Mount Kenya has 3 main peaks, that is Batian (5,199 m), Nelion (5,188 m) and Lenana (4,985 m). Choosing the right route makes for a successful, enjoyable and adventurous hiking / climbing experience.
Mount Kenya climbing routes
Naro Moru route
One of the popular routes on Mt. Kenya
Approaches the mountain from the West
Approximately 20km long
Features the mountain’s HQs.
Overcrowded
Interesting landscapes; notably, the Vertical Bog
Chances of spotting wildlife
Accommodation: Bunkhouses / huts and camping tents
Chogoria route
Most beautiful / scenic route on Mt. Kenya
Approaches the mountain from the East
Approximately 30km long, making it the longest route on the mountain
Features the National Forest Reserve’s gate
Often used as a descent route
Accommodation: camping tents
Sirimon route
Most popular route on Mt. Kenya
Approaches the mountain from the North West
Approximately 25km long
One of the easier routes
Chances of spotting wildlife
Accommodation: huts (dormitory rooms) and camping tents
Burguret route
Most challenging route and most adventurous
Approaches the mountain from the West
Approximately 25km long
One of the rarely used routes
Less crowded and less established
Recommended for the more adventurous travelers
Requires special permission from the Kenya Wildlife Service to trek along this route
Timau route
Another less used route
Approaches the mountain from the North West
Approximately 35km long
Scenic landscapes
Recommended for the experienced climbers
Requires special permission from the Kenya Wildlife Service to trek along this route
Meru route
Requires special permission from the Kenya Wildlife Service to trek along this route
Kamweti route
Requires special permission from the Kenya Wildlife Service to trek along this route
Approaches the mountain from the South
Approximately 25km long
Ithangumi route
Requires special permission from the Kenya Wildlife Service to trek along this route
