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Mount Kenya
Height: 5,199 m
Country: 
Kenya
Kenya
Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest peak, beckons climbers with its diverse ecosystems, promising an exhilarating journey through lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and rugged rock faces. What makes this climb truly exceptional is the chance to summit a stratovolcano with stunning glacial features, offering not only a thrilling mountaineering experience but also the opportunity to witness the rich biodiversity of the Kenyan highlands, making it a truly unforgettable adventure for those seeking both natural beauty and a unique ascent in East Africa.
Prepare for an adventure climbing Mount Kenya. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.
Difficulty
- D: Hard (alpine grade 4)
When to go
- January and February
- September
Guide links
These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Mount Kenya. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Mount Kenya. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
| Guide | Info | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Elwama Tours | view guides trip webpage | from $1,600 |
| Explore Plus Travel & Tours | view guides trip webpage | from $2,154 |
| Adventure Peaks | view guides trip webpage | from $2,250 |
| Extreme Tour Pro | view guides trip webpage | from $2,300 |
| Summit Expeditions | view guides trip webpage | from $3,290 |
| Sierra Mountaineering International | view guides trip webpage | from $5,300 |
| Mountain Madness | view guides trip webpage | from $7,500 |
| Madison Mountaineering | view guides trip webpage | from $7,995 |
| San Juan Mountain Guides | view guides trip webpage | from $12,000 |
| Adventure Consultants | view guides trip webpage | from $20,550 |
View the summit location and surrounding terrain to get a sense of the mountain's environment. This map offers a valuable perspective on the peak's position within the region, aiding climbers in visualizing their route and nearby landmarks.
What you can see from the summit of Mount Kenya. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.
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