Batian
5199 m in Kenya
Kenya's highest technical summit and a specialist guided climb.
Full mountain guide is still being expanded.
Region guide
Mount Kenya Region
Base region for Mount Kenya trekking and alpine climbing.
Mountains
Nelion
5188 m in Kenya
Often discussed alongside Batian for technical Mount Kenya ascents.
Full mountain guide is still being expanded.
Point Lenana
4985 m in Kenya
The main non-technical trekking summit on Mount Kenya.
Full mountain guide is still being expanded.
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Mount Kenya Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse
The main trekking traverse on Mount Kenya, usually aimed at Point Lenana.
- Distance55 km
- Days5
- High point4,985 m
Adventures
These trips use this region as the main mountain and route base.
Mount Kenya Traverse
The main trekking traverse on Mount Kenya, usually aimed at Point Lenana.
- DifficultyChallenging
- Duration5 days
- RegionMount Kenya Region
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Nanyuki
Primary access town for Mount Kenya trekking and climbing.