The Timau route approaches Mount Kenya from the North from near the town of Timau. It is one of the less travelled routes on the mountain that requires authorization from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
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
Main features on the Timau route
Outstanding features on this route are Nithi North River, Hinde valley, bizzare volcanic rock formations and the lakes.
Accommodation on Timau camp is at different camp sites which include Marania camp, Major’s camp, Simba col and Teleki camp site.
It used to be a favorite ascent route in a 4×4 drive
Higher chances of spotting wildlife on Timau route at higher altitudes compared to other routes including elands, duikers, zebras, buffalos and more.
It is equally a scenic route.
This route is rarely visited as it has little vegetation since it is under the rainfall shadow.
