Numerous excellent rock and ice routes exist. The main summits generally require a bivouac, satellite peaks such as Point John offer fine one day climbs. For more information on these see the Mountain Club of Kenya guidebook or the East Africa International Mountain Guide . We offer year round guiding on most routes.
Prices vary from route to route.
Note the winter and summer aspects discussed in the Mount Kenya Weather Notes . Useful links Sketch of south side of Mount Kenya Sketch and description of SE Face Route Sketch and description of North Face Route Centenary of First Ascent. Halford Mackinder made the first ascent of Mount Kenya on the 13th of September 1899. Our guides invite you to join them to repeat his climb or try one of the more recent magnificent climbs. Details South Face of Mount Kenya Climbing on Mount Kenya is serious and it is important to acclimatise well before tackling the main summits.