Mountain

Mount Kenya

Kenya · Unassigned Region

Mount Kenya requires weather-aware mountain planning, with route hazards varying by season and local terrain.

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Mount Kenya requires weather-aware mountain planning, with route hazards varying by season and local terrain.

These itineraries are relevant to the area and base logistics. Some do not include a summit of Mount Kenya.

MountainMount Kenya

Elevation5,199M

Challenge levelDifficult

Best seasonVaries by route

Typical time6-12 hours

One or two realistic ways in, with key hubs only.

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Mountain Ranges 16

Kenya's major mountain region covering Mount Kenya, Aberdares, and adjacent highlands.

National Park Mountains 5

Mount Kenya National Park alpine summit zone for Batian, Nelion, Lenana, and nearby tops.

Highest Mountains by Country 196

The highest mountain in each country.

Mountains by Elevation 32

Peaks from 5000 to 5999 metres.

Route Mountain Groups 4

Mount Kenya summit options and linked trekking objectives.