Mount Kenya Overnight Hike
Two days on Africa's second-highest mountain — moorland, peaks and mountain huts
- 2 days / 1 night
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Confirmation within minutes
Quick answer
The Mount Kenya overnight hike is a two-day taste of Africa's second-highest mountain (5,199 m at Batian). You ascend through forest and giant-heather moorland on the Sirimon or Naro Moru route, overnight in a mountain hut or camp, and hike out the next day — with options to push higher for sunrise viewpoints toward the peaks. Guides, porters and park logistics are all arranged. Pricing depends on route and group size; request a quote.
How the day unfolds
Indicative timings — your exact schedule is confirmed in the written quote.
- Day 1 · 06:00
Nairobi or Nanyuki pickup, transfer to the trailhead
- Day 1 · 10:00
Ascend through forest into giant-heather moorland
- Day 1 · 16:00
Reach the mountain hut or camp — dinner and briefing
- Day 2 · 05:00
Optional pre-dawn push to a sunrise viewpoint
- Day 2 · 09:00
Descend the mountain
- Day 2 · 15:00
Drive back, evening drop-off
- Forest and moorland zones of a UNESCO-listed mountain
- Overnight in a mountain hut or camp
- Sunrise viewpoints toward Batian and Nelion
- Professional mountain guides and porters
- Return road transfer
- Professional mountain guide
- Park entry logistics
- Mountain accommodation and meals as quoted
What to bring
- Layered warm clothing — nights drop near freezing
- Waterproof jacket and hiking boots
- Headlamp for the sunrise push
- Personal medication; we brief you on altitude
Mount Kenya Overnight Hike — questions, answered
How much does the Mount Kenya Overnight Hike cost?+
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle and season, so we confirm an exact written quote for your date. Priced per route and group size — request availability and a quote. Availability on request — response and confirmation within minutes, or a few hours at busy times. T&Cs apply.
How long is the Mount Kenya Overnight Hike and where does it start?+
2 days / 1 night. The tour starts from nairobi or Nanyuki.
What is included in the Mount Kenya Overnight Hike?+
Return road transfer; Professional mountain guide; Park entry logistics; Mountain accommodation and meals as quoted. Final inclusions are itemised in your written quote before you pay anything.
What should I bring on the Mount Kenya Overnight Hike?+
Layered warm clothing — nights drop near freezing; Waterproof jacket and hiking boots; Headlamp for the sunrise push; Personal medication; we brief you on altitude.
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