Summit Mount Kenya
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Why This Trip is Special
Here are a few reasons why you'll love this adventure as much as we do
Summit Africa’s Other High Point
Watch dawn break from Point Lenana (4,985 m) and bag Africa’s spectacular “second summit”, far from Kilimanjaro’s crowds.
Traverse the Mountain, Don’t Back-track
Climb the gradual Sirimon Route, circle the glaciated peak on a high-level circuit, then descend the wild Naro Moru side for a true through-hike.
Hike a Sci-Fi Landscape
Stroll past elephant-grazed forest, alien-like giant lobelias and iceberg-blue tarns—an ever-changing backdrop you won’t see anywhere else in Africa.
The Call to Adventure Difference: Your Best Mount Kenya Experience.
Discover what makes this adventure unique and unforgettable
Expertly vetted handpicked guides
Our team of experts spend hours on end rigorously assessing guides so you can travel safe in the knowledge you're going with the best!
Book now, pay later, at no extra cost
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Go places you couldn't go alone
Scale mountains, ride waves, and hike routes that might be a bit spicy without an expert guide
Flexible Booking
Free date changes up to 65 days before departure, no questions asked
Just turn up adventures
Most of our trips include guiding, accommodation, transfers, and equipment so all you have to do is turn up and enjoy
Feel good travel
1% of all our revenue (not profits) goes to fund leading environmental and social projects
Itinerary
Explore our Mount Kenya itinerary to see what you can expect on your adventure.
Nairobi ➜ Old Moses Camp
Swap city smog for cedar forest on a gentle hike up the Sirimon track. Spot colobus monkeys, breathe crisp mountain air and toast the first hut at 3,300 m.
Transfer
Drive Nairobi to Sirimon Gate (3–4 h)
Giant-Plant Moorlands
Into the Mackinder Valley
Peak-Circuit Acclim Loop
SUMMIT DAY – Point Lenana
Forest Stroll & Return
Guest Reviews
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What's Included in Your Mount Kenya Adventure
- Expert local guides & porter team
- All Mount Kenya park fees
- 5 nights huts / tented camps
- All meals & hot drinks on trek
- Private Nairobi transfers
- Treated mountain water
- Summit certificate
- International & domestic flights
- Tips for crew
- Insurance - Personal travel insurance coverage (mandatory). We Recommend Rise and Shield
- Rental trekking gear
- Pre/post Nairobi hotels
- Meals off the mountain
Want to stay longer? Interested in adding another destination or activity to your itinerary? Let us know, and we'll help you build the perfect adventure.
Meet your expert Mount Kenya guide
Emmanuel
Your head guide for this trip is Emmanuel. Emmanuel has decades of experience leading tours under his belt and prides himself on delivering the best possible travel experience. He's one of the only Travellife certified guides in Tanzania and a founding member of the Tunacare nongovernmental organisation which helps Tanzanian families in poverty. Emmanuel is passionate about social, economic and environmental sustainability.
Emmanuel allocates work to guides, cooks and porters on the basis of merit, continued performance and positive feedback from clients. Many of them are locals who have been part of his company for years.
Expertise and Accreditations
- • Travellife certified guide - certifies a dedication to responsible tourism, encompassing environmental protection, community support, and ethical treatment of employees and animals
Quick Stats
- • 28 years
- • Founding member of the Tunacare nongovernmental organisation
What travelers say about Emmanuel
I had an absolutely amazing experience climbing Kilimanjaro. Extremely knowledgeable and professional guides who could tell us all about the geography, geology and history of the country and Kilimanjaro region. Jeremiah was our team chef who cooked wonderful food throughout. With their expertise me and my friend managed to summit and more importantly come back down safely. If you want to climb Kilimanjaro this is the team for you.
Rob W
I liked how there was someone to talk to who was in the UK and was able to advise on the trip. I had a fantastic experience and everything was taken care of from the moment I landed in Tanzania. The hotel was nice and the tour guide was amazing, as was the entire team during the whole experience. This was definitely one of the best experiences of my life and I will definitely be booking more trips with call to adventure! The Kilimanjaro trek was amazing, all I had to do was turn up with my kit, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy the whole thing was, I usually have terrible experiences booking things but I can honestly say the whole thing was seamless, everything went to plan and I had no issues at all! Thank you for helping me to achieve a life goal!
Adam Fleck
Where You'll Stay
Comfortable accommodations that enhance your adventure
Old Moses Camp
Rustic timber hut perched on the Sirimon ridge with bunk rooms and a roaring stove.
1 night at this location
Shipton’s Camp
Legendary high-altitude base tucked beneath Batian’s north face at 4,200 m.
1 night at this location
Mackinders Camp
Simple stone hut on the Teleki Valley floor – perfect launch pad for the summit push.
1 night at this location
Who Travels With Us
Your Mount Kenya Team
Small Groups
Max 12
A tight-knit posse – big enough for camp banter, small enough to feel like a team.
Solo Friendly
~60 % book solo
Rock up alone, leave with summit buddies (and a group WhatsApp that pings for years).
Age Range
25 – 55 (typical)
Fitness matters more than years. We’ve had late-20s desk jockeys and sprightly 50-somethings hit the top together.
Is the Mount Kenya Challenge Right For You?
Discover if this adventure is right for you
Altitude vs Sea-level
Even with a gradual route we’ll top out just shy of 5,000 m – expect puffing lungs and epic views in equal measure.
Bedtime Comfort
Sturdy mountain huts & four-season sleeping bags, not boutique hotels. If you can cope with basic loos and shared dorms you’ll thrive.
Daily Effort
4–7 h trekking most days; summit day is a 10–12-hour whopper. Solid hill-fitness pays off.
Crowd Factor
Kili gets the coach tours; Mount Kenya stays blissfully quiet. Chances are you’ll share the trail with more hyrax than humans.
Altitude & the 2 a.m. Summit Push
Even the fittest trekkers feel the thin air above 4,000 m. That’s why our route climbs gently via Sirimon and builds in a full Peak-Circuit acclim day. Slow and steady = more oxygen in the legs come summit morning.
Yes, the alarm really does go off at 02:00. That pre-dawn start lets us tag Point Lenana for sunrise and avoid afternoon storms on the descent. Pack a spare Buff, trust the guides’ pace and you’ll be back below 4,000 m in time for brunch.
What our adventurers say
These guys are a great team to join and trust, to take you anywhere. I loved doing Mount Kenya with them.
Amal
From start to finish, the guide ethos was apparent and stayed with us throughout – The team were immense. Climbing Mount Kenya from the east, via Chogoria Gate was a great option due to being more challenging, more remote and virtually no other trekkers insight. My highlights were waking up each morning at awesome wild campsites, stargazing and summiting Point Lenana at dawn with an incredible 360 panoramic view. 5 words to describe: epic, majestic, inspiring, off-grid and fun!Bill
Bill
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