Mountain Climbing
8 Days Mt Kenya Rock Climbing - North Face
Route at a glance
Best suited to group, solo travelers comfortable with a challenging itinerary over 8 days. Final timings, accommodation and activities are confirmed for the travel dates.
Overview
8 Days Mt Kenya Rock Climbing - North Face is a 8-day package covering Nairobi, Mount Kenya, North Face. It follows the destinations named in the itinerary title, with exact daily routing, accommodation level and pacing confirmed during enquiry.
Where Budget Camp and Midrange Lodge options are available, the displayed website price uses the lower Budget Camp starting price. Single-price mountain packages use the listed climb price.
The reservations team can quote lodge upgrades where applicable, refine the routing and confirm the final day-by-day timing before booking.
Highlights
- ✦Mount Kenya North Face
- ✦Technical rock climbing
- ✦High-altitude mountain route
- ✦Specialist climb planning
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Begin in Nairobi
Nairobi
Meet the local team in Nairobi, check the next sector's timing and complete only the arrival or city activity listed in the quotation. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: L, D · Stay: Nairobi camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 2
Explore Nairobi
Nairobi
Meet the local team in Nairobi, check the next sector's timing and complete only the arrival or city activity listed in the quotation. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Nairobi camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 3
Explore Nairobi
Nairobi
Meet the local team in Nairobi, check the next sector's timing and complete only the arrival or city activity listed in the quotation. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Nairobi camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 4
Nairobi to Mount Kenya
Nairobi → Mount Kenya
Move from Nairobi to Mount Kenya with realistic meal, rest and check-in time. Follow the guide-led mountain stage at Mount Kenya, using a deliberately steady pace, hydration checks and the camp or hut sequence confirmed for this route. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Mount Kenya camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 5
Explore Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya
Follow the guide-led mountain stage at Mount Kenya, using a deliberately steady pace, hydration checks and the camp or hut sequence confirmed for this route. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Mount Kenya camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 6
Explore Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya
Follow the guide-led mountain stage at Mount Kenya, using a deliberately steady pace, hydration checks and the camp or hut sequence confirmed for this route. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Mount Kenya camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 7
Mount Kenya to North Face
Mount Kenya → North Face
Move from Mount Kenya to North Face with realistic meal, rest and check-in time. Explore North Face through the confirmed game drive, guided walk or transfer plan, adapting the day's timing to current operating conditions. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: North Face camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 8
Final North Face stage and onward travel
North Face
Explore North Face through the confirmed game drive, guided walk or transfer plan, adapting the day's timing to current operating conditions. The onward connection is protected with an appropriate buffer.
Meals: B, L · Stay: Departure or hotel when quoted
Included
- ✓ Nairobi pickup and drop-off
- ✓ Mount Kenya park, camping or hut fees
- ✓ Certified mountain guide(s) and porters
- ✓ Full-board mountain meals
- ✓ Boiled and filtered drinking water on the mountain
- ✓ Pulse oximeter and basic mountain safety equipment
- ✓ Government taxes and Mt Kenya Park charges
Not included
- ✕ International airfare
- ✕ Kenya entry visa
- ✕ Travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking or technical climbing
- ✕ Personal climbing gear and rentals
- ✕ Beverages, alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- ✕ Tips for guides and porters
What to bring
- • 4-season sleeping bag (rated to -10°C)
- • Insulated down jacket and waterproof shell
- • Thermal base layers (top and bottom)
- • Fleece mid-layer and softshell pants
- • Waterproof hiking boots (well broken in)
- • Gaiters and trekking poles
- • Warm hat, balaclava, sun hat, glove liners and waterproof gloves
- • Headlamp with spare batteries
- • 3-litre hydration bladder + insulated bottle
- • High-SPF sunscreen, lip balm, glacier sunglasses
- • Personal medication, blister kit, electrolyte tabs
- • Duffel bag (max 15kg, carried by porter) + 30L daypack
Frequently asked questions
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