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• Bundi Travel

  ERTI 4.81 overall

  Based in Tanzania

  Price: From $1,800 USD · guide-listed package price · last updated Aug 2026

About Mount Kenya

Elevation

5,199 m (17,057 ft)

Country

Kenya

Climbing history

First ascent of highest point (Batian, 5,199m) by Halford Mackinder in 1899. Second highest mountain in Africa. Named after Kikuyu god "Kirinyaga." Technical summits Batian and Nelion require rock climbing; Point Lenana (4,985m) is a trekking peak.

Notable itineraries

Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse (5-6 days): Most scenic route to Point Lenana. Naro Moru Route (4-5 days): Fastest to Point Lenana via "Vertical Bog." Batian/Nelion (2-3 days technical): Grade IV-V rock climbing. Austrian Hut approach for technical peaks.

Currency

Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency. USD widely accepted for park fees. ATMs in Nanyuki and Nairobi. Park fees approximately $60/day. Guide and porter fees separate.

Languages

Official: Swahili, English. Regional: Kikuyu, Meru around the mountain. English universally spoken by guides and in tourism. Useful Swahili: "Jambo" (hello), "Asante" (thank you).

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Recommended gear for Mount Kenya

Essentials picked for Kilimanjaro climbs and safaris. Recommended by our expert team.

• Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boot (Men's, Medium) (boots): View at Campmor
• Leki MCT Vario TA Trekking Poles (trekking poles): View at Campmor
• Black Diamond Spot Headlamp (headlamp): View at Black Diamond
• Osprey Talon 22 Backpack (daypack): View at Campmor
• Oakley Radar EV Path Prizm Polarized Sunglasses (sunglasses): View at Campmor
• Global Rescue membership (rescue and evacuation): View at Global Rescue

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