Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro

Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro straddle the equator and tower over the African plains with their summit snow and ice. They are the two highest mountains in Africa and Kilimanjaro is one of the seven continental summits. Our trek to climb Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro on Chogoria, Sirimon and Machame routes combines both these world famous peaks via the most interesting and varied routes.

Climbing Mt Kenya via the Chogoria and Sirimon routes, we trek up one side and down the other so see much more of the mountain and its different scenery, from lakes and rivers on the way up to crossing below rocky pinnacles as we start our descent back down to the vegetated lower slopes. Relaxing in Nairobi between treks we can look forward to Kilimanjaro and really savour the experience having got into the routine of a trek on Mt Kenya.

Climbing Kilimanjaro via the Machame route gains us height steadily through forest and onto the barren Shira plateau. The Machame route has great views of Kibo and past volcanic activity is obvious as we trek past lava formations and traverse below the summit icefields on the south circuit path to start the last pull to the summit, Uhuru Peak. At 5895 metres Kilimanjaro is the world's highest freestanding mountain and an unforgettable achievement, made easier and more enjoyable because of acclimatising to nearly 5000 metres on Mt Kenya. In terms of climbing East African mountains, to climb Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro on Chogoria, Sirimon and Machame routes means this trip is as good as it gets!

Why not extend your trip and enjoy East Africa for a little longer either by combining any of our trips, or by adding a safari or beach extension detailed on our Trip Extensions page.

Itinerary

16 days, with 12 days on the mountains to climb Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro on Chogoria, Sirimon and Machame routes (see Altitude and Acclimatisation)

Day 1: Fly from the UK to Nairobi. Arrive in the evening and transfer to our hotel (BB)
Day 2: Drive from Nairobi to Mt Kenya NP; then into 4wd vehicles to Bandas Camp around 3000m
Day 3: Start trek on Chogoria route, 3 hrs through forest and moorland, camp at Lake Ellis at 3400m
Day 4: 6 hour trek up through heather moorland to 4000m to camp at Lake Michaelson
Day 5: Trek into the alpine desert, to reach Simba Tarn camp at 4600m after about 5 hrs
Day 6: 4am start, sunrise at Point Lenana (4985m), descend to Old Moses campsite at 3400m, 8 hrs trekking
Day 7: 3 hrs walking in descent to Sirimon park gate, drive to Nairobi (stop at the equator) to hotel (DBB)
Day 8: Drive from Nairobi, cross into Tanzania at Namanga, to Arusha and our hotel (DBB)
Day 9: Drive to Kilimanjaro NP, Machame route, 6-8 hr trek, camp at Machame Huts at 3000m
Day 10: Trek for 6-8 hrs onto the Shira Plateau through heather moorland, & camp at Shira Hut at 3850m
Day 11: 6-8 hour trek towards Kibo, passing the Lava Tower, to 3950m and Barranco campsite
Day 12: Trek 6-8 hrs, Barranco Wall to 'summit base camp' at 4600m, Barafu; afternoon rest, & early to bed
Day 13: Leave camp around 1am to reach Uhuru Peak (5895m) around 8-9 am,
descend to Barafu and then to Mweka campsite at 3100m: a 14-17 hour day
Day 14: 3-4 hr trek through the forest to park gate & lunch, drive to Arusha hotel (DBB)
Day 15: Drive to Nairobi, to hotel for dayroom, & then the return flight that evening
Day 16: Arrive back in the UK early morning

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Dates
Friday 6 July - Saturday 21 July 2012	Trip Ref - KK060712
Saturday 6 October - Sunday 21 October 2012	Trip Ref - KK061012
Friday 22 February - Saturday 9 March 2013 *Full Moon*	Trip Ref - KK220213
Friday 5 July - Saturday 20 July 2013	Trip Ref - KK050713
Saturday 5 October - Sunday 20 October 2013	Trip Ref - KK051013

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Prices
Trip Price including flight from	£ 2345
National Park fees (in US dollars)	$ 930
Insurance	£ 63
Single Supplement	£ 215
Carbon Offsetting	£ 8.50

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Above Lake Michaelson from Chogoria route with Mt Kenya summit peaks beyond

Kami Hut camp on Mt Kenya below Point Lenana and Batian

Kibo from the Shira Plateau on Kilimanjaro

Early morning, sultry-looking Mawenzi from the summit of Kilimanjaro