This mountain journey is designed for travelers seeking a meaningful adventure that blends physical challenge with natural beauty, guided by local expertise and delivered with care.
Your experience begins on the Chogoria route, widely regarded as Mount Kenya’s most scenic approach.
The trail moves through lush forest and bamboo zones before opening into high altitude landscapes shaped by alpine lakes, deep gorges, and dramatic rock formations. Each day reveals a different perspective of the mountain, allowing time to adjust, observe, and connect with the surroundings.
As the ascent continues, the pace remains intentional. Experienced guides lead the way, offering insight into the terrain, ecology, and cultural significance of the mountain. Evenings are spent resting in carefully chosen camps, where warm meals and quiet moments prepare you for the days ahead.
The journey reaches its peak with an early morning ascent to Point Lenana, Mount Kenya’s third highest summit. As the sun rises, the landscape unfolds in soft light, revealing wide views across the valleys below and a sense of accomplishment shaped by effort and stillness.
Throughout the trek, logistics are handled with care, from route planning and porter support to meals and safety considerations. The focus remains on allowing you to experience the mountain fully, without distraction or unnecessary strain.
With TourWithPipi, this climb is more than a summit goal. It is a thoughtfully guided journey that brings together landscape, challenge, and local insight in a way that feels grounded, personal, and memorable.
At TourWithPipi, we don’t just guide treks, we curate mountain journeys rooted in care, intention, and respect for the land.
From experienced local guides who know the terrain intimately to thoughtfully planned routes, pacing, and camp support, every detail is designed to help you move through the mountains with confidence and presence.
Expect seamless coordination, attentive support, and a sense of reassurance that allows you to focus fully on the climb, the landscape, and the moments of quiet accomplishment along the way.
Meet and greet services upon arrival
All Airport Transfers
3 nights in mountain camps & 1 night in Nairobi
High quality mess and sleeping tents with warm, comfortable sleeping bag and/or stays in the huts
All meals and drinking water on the mountain
Knowledgeable mountain guides and porters to assist throughout the trek
National Park, entry, climbing and rescue fees
A fully supported climb (average ratio of support staff to climbers is 4:1)
Access to first aid kit and emergency oxygen if needed
A certificate documenting your summit ascent
Emergency medical evacuation cover
International & internal flights and Visa
Travel & medical insurance
Any additional tours or entrance fees not listed in the inclusions
Tips for guides, porters , and other staff
Such as souvenirs, mini bars , laundry etc
Personal trekking gear
Karibu Kenya! Upon arrival, you will enjoy a warm personal meet and greet followed by transfer to your Nairobi hotel where you’ll check in and relax after your journey.
In the evening, meet your lead guide for a full trek briefing, gear check, and Q&A session over dinner.
Overnight: Tamarind Tree Hotel
After breakfast, transfer from Nairobi to Chogoria Gate.
Begin your trek through lush montane forest and bamboo, home to monkeys, antelope, and diverse birdlife. Ascend gradually until you reach Lake Ellis, a pristine alpine lake set against the backdrop of the peaks.
Overnight: Camp at Lake Ellis
Continue the climb across open moorlands, with spectacular views of the Gorges Valley and unique high-altitude flora.
Reach Mintos Hut, dramatically overlooking Lake Michaelson, one of Mt. Kenya’s most beautiful alpine lakes. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing, relaxing, and soaking in the surreal landscapes.
Overnight: Mintos Camp
Awake before dawn for your summit push. Trek under the stars and watch the horizon glow as you near the peak.
Arrive at Point Lenana (4,985m) in time for a magical sunrise, with views stretching across Africa.
After celebrating and capturing photos, descend to Shipton’s Camp, where a hearty breakfast awaits.
Refueled, continue your descent through rocky alpine valleys and heather moorlands until you reach Old Moses Camp for your final night on the mountain.
Overnight: Old Moses Camp
After breakfast, descend through montane forest to Sirimon Gate, where your trek concludes.
Meet your driver for the return transfer to Nairobi, with an optional evening flight home or onward safari connection.
TourWithPipi is a boutique luxury Africa travel company specializing in bespoke safaris and high-touch journeys across East and Southern Africa.
Founded by a Kenya-born, U.S.-trained physician and Virtuoso advisor, we combine deep regional expertise with international service standards to deliver seamless, detail-driven experiences for discerning North American and global travelers.
With trusted on-the-ground teams and premier lodge partnerships, we provide precision planning, real-time support, and concierge-level client care from arrival to departure