Most people who set out for Point Lenana underestimate one thing — and it is never the climb itself. It is everything around it. The park permits. The licensed guide you are legally required to have. The porters, the cook, the camping logistics, the vehicles to and from the gate at altitude, and the acclimatization schedule that decides whether you summit or turn back sick at 4,000 metres.
Chariot Safaris coordinates complete Mount Kenya climbing packages from Nanyuki — the closest town to the mountain and our home base. We manage the movement, the permits, the crew, and the camps, and we work only with KWS-licensed mountain guides we have vetted personally. You choose your route and your dates. We handle the rest.
Guide, vehicle, and cook costs are shared across your group, so per-person pricing drops as your numbers grow. This makes Chariot’s packages especially well suited to university cohorts, research teams, and institutional groups.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1–2 trekkers | KES 34,500 |
| 3–4 trekkers | KES 28,000 |
| 5–8 trekkers | KES 27,000 |
| 9–16 trekkers | KES 25,000 |
Prices are per person for the standard 4-day, 3-night Point Lenana ascent and cover transport, permits, camping, licensed guide, porters, and cook. Custom itineraries and larger groups quoted on request.
Every Chariot Safaris Mount Kenya package is built around your group. The standard ascent is a 4-day, 3-night itinerary — the realistic minimum for a safe, well-acclimatized summit — and includes:
Longer itineraries, custom acclimatization days, and Chogoria traverse descents are available on request.
Point Lenana (4,985 m) is the trekking summit of Mount Kenya, and there are two established ways up. We run both — the right one depends on your time, your experience, and how your body handles altitude.
The Sirimon route climbs gradually through Old Moses Camp and Shipton’s Camp, giving your body the time it needs to adjust. It is less crowded, exceptionally scenic, and carries a lower risk of altitude sickness — which is why it delivers a high summit success rate and why we recommend it for first-time climbers and larger groups. It can also be paired with a descent through the Chogoria route, widely considered the most beautiful trail on the mountain, for groups who want the full traverse.
Best for: first-time climbers, institutional groups, anyone prioritizing a successful summit over speed.
The Naro Moru route is the shortest and fastest way to Point Lenana, moving through the Met Station and Mackinder’s Camp. It is a steeper, more demanding climb with a higher altitude-sickness risk, and it includes the infamous Vertical Bog. But for experienced trekkers on a tight schedule, nothing gets you to the summit quicker.
Best for: experienced climbers, limited timeframes, those who have trekked at altitude before.
Not sure which fits your group? Tell us your dates and experience level and we will recommend the right one.
Climbers should come prepared with: a National ID or passport, waterproof hiking boots, a warm jacket, thermal wear, waterproof trousers, hiking socks, gloves, a beanie, a backpack, a sleeping bag, trekking poles, a headlamp, water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a personal first aid kit, any personal medication, and energy snacks. We will send a full pre-departure checklist once your dates are confirmed.
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