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8-Day Mount Kenya Rock Climbing via Chogoria Route
Mountain, Marsabit, Kenya
Duration: 8 days
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$2,300

About your trip

Mt Kenya Rock Climbing via Chogoria Route is an 8-day climb on Mt. Kenya, the highest mountain in Kenya. It follows the Chogoria route, a less crowded route with rock climbing and different landscapes. The trip includes summiting the three main peaks: Lenana Point (4,985m), Nelion Point (5,188m), and Batian Point (5,199m). The trek starts from Nairobi to Chogoria Gate and continues through forest to Lake Ellis, Roadhead Camp, and Minto’s Camp. Climbers reach Lenana Point, then continue technical climbing to Nelion and Batian peaks. The trip ends with descent via Austrian Hut and Old Moses Camp to Sirimon gate and return to Nairobi.

8-Day Mount Kenya Climbing Highlights

  • Day 1: Set off from Nairobi to Chogoria Gate to Meru Bandas

  • Day 2: Meru Bandas to Lake Ellis to Roadhead Camp

  • Day 3: Roadhead to Mintos Camp

  • Day 4: Mintos to Lenana Point (4,985m) to Austrian Hut

  • Day 5: Austrian Hut to Nelion Point (5,188m)

  • Day 6: Nelion Point to Batian Point (5,199m)

  • Day 7: Nelion Point to Austrian Hut to Old Moses Camp

  • Day 8: Old Moses Camp to Nairobi City

Why this tour?

  • Rock climbing on Mt Kenya via Chogoria route, a less crowded route with different landscapes

  • Climb the three main peaks: Lenana Point (4,985m), Nelion Point (5,188m), and Batian Point (5,199m)

  • Drive from Nairobi to Chogoria Gate and hike through forest to Meru Bandas

  • Trek to Lake Ellis and Roadhead Camp with views of rivers, waterfalls, and valleys

  • Hike to Minto’s Camp with views of Gorges Valley and nearby cliffs

  • Summit Lenana Point and continue to Austrian Hut

  • Technical rock climbing to Nelion and Batian peaks

  • Descend via Austrian Hut and Old Moses Camp

  • Exit through Sirimon gate and return to Nairobi

What's included

Mountain Guides

Porters

Tent/Hut Accommodation

Meals

Oxygen Rescue Tank

Transfer to/from Nairobi

Private Toilet

Drinking Water

What's not included

Tips/Gratuities

Flights

Hiking Gears

Visa fees

Tips

Personal items

Travel insurance

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1. Mountain, Marsabit, Kenya

Mountain, Marsabit, Kenya

About your organizer

Magical Gorilla Adventures creates real, well-planned gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris across Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. We focus on small groups, experienced local guides, fair prices, and smooth logistics from start to finish. If you want close gorilla encounters, honest advice, and trips that feel personal and well organized, this is where your adventure begins.

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