This is the most popular of all routes that can lead you to the peak of the Mount Kenya, Point Lenana on 4985m. The trek is the steepest and fastest way to reach the top and ascends the mountain from the west, while enjoying the natural beauty around you. The route offers some of the best tourist accommodations, as the cabins on this side of Mount Kenya are in a good quality
Mount Kenya Climbing Gear- What to bring:
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Rain suit, sleeping bags
- Flashlights
- Sunglasses balaclava
- Hand gloves
- Night shoes
- Large plastic bags -essential for wetness in case of rain
Overview
This is the most popular of all routes that can lead you to the peak of the Mount Kenya, Point Lenana on 4985m. The trek is the steepest and fastest way to reach the top and ascends the mountain from the west, while enjoying the natural beauty around you. The route offers some of the best tourist accommodations, as the cabins on this side of Mount Kenya are in a good quality
Highlights
- Traverse the mountain from East to North via the Chogoria and Sirimon routes.
- Climb Point Lenana, the highest trekking peak on Mount Kenya.
- Point Lenana on a high of 5199m