Mt Kenya – Africa’s Second Highest Mountain

At 5199m, Mt Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa. It an extinct volcano and offers impressive landscapes and rich biodiversity. While climbing Mt Kenya is reasonably popular, it nonetheless attracts far fewer trekkers than Mt Kilimanjaro. We will engage a local trekking company to assist with logistics and to provide guiding services and porters. The proposal is to ascend the dramatic Chogoria route to the highest trekking point – Point Lenana, 4985m (two higher points require technical climbing) – and descend on the Sirimon route. For greater enjoyment of the trek and to allow good time for altitude acclimatization, we would look to allow around 6 days for the trek. The trek would be a suitable add-on for those doing the CBC Kilimanjaro trek (see Bilby listing) but others are also invited to join. Participants should have a good level of fitness and endurance for the trek. Indicative cost for the trek is AUD1750. It would be possible to add a few days for a wildlife safari after the trek, either arranged individually by participants or with some coordination on behalf of the group by the trip leader. (Note re timing: Dates given on Bilby are indicative only – the intention is that the trip will run in January 2027 and follow a 2-3days after the CBC Kilimanjaro trek, allowing for transport from the Kilimanjaro area to Nairobi and at least one rest day in Nairobi.)