These routes are offered only to those who have experience and knowledge of rock climbing. Climbers must provide their own equipment.

This trek, the main access route on the north side of the mountain, lies in a major rain shadow. Because of this there is a very little forest on this side of the mountain. However since you are inside a low rainfall zone it generally makes for a drier safari and a more pleasant trek.

Going up this route is a challenge: rough underfoot, an overgrown track more used by elephants than humans, muddy when wet, no huts and with dense stands of giant bamboo and montane forest -why would you want to take it? Well it's for real wilderness enthusiast.

Expect a challenging start. The ascent to the base of the high peaks is steady and longer hence a real test on individual fitness. Descent through Sirimon is more or less gradual and at a comfortable pace.

This creative climb joins two of the most famous routes up Mt. Kenya, Sirimon and Chogoria, producing a remarkably diverse and spectacular trek. Sirimon coming off the west passes through the dry side of the mountain with its giant trees and rocky terrain, and the descent onto the Chogoria path is exactly different with its lush bamboo and highland forests.

This is the second most scenic route accessing the higher elevations of Mount Kenya.  To reach this route, drive 16km east from Nanyuki town to a dirt road leading to the park gate (2700 meters).  This route offers ample acclimatization when climbing Mount Kenya.

This is by far the most scenic and interesting route through the forests and moorland areas of Mount Kenya national park.  It is reached from the Chogoria village area, on the east side of the park From Chogoria village you take a direct route up the road leading to the Meru Mount Kenya Bandas lodge where you can enjoy hot showers, a kitchen, bedroom, small lounge & a log fire.

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This is most popular of all the routes that lead up to the park areas.  It is the steepest and the fastest way up the mountain and ascends the mountain from the west.  The route is not particularly scenic but has some of the best tourist accommodations.

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Combining a mix of scenic road journeys with a flight into the Masai Mara, the Fairmont Fly-Drive Safari uses the sophisticated and charming services of Fairmont Hotels with the most convenient transport. The divine Fairmont properties capture much of Kenya’s historic romance whilst the stunning surroundings offer fantastic game viewing opportunities.

This is a Safari in Kenya’s best Tree Hotels in the Mt. Kenya/ Aberdare National Reserve. These hotels have been built in Trees from Trees. Most are suspended Wooden Cabins above the ground where game viewing takes place from lodge. Most hotels have water holes right outside the Tree Hotel where large game come to hydrate and bask in the sun! It’s a truly unforgettable experience with the snow caped Mt. Kenya as the back drop. Choice of Tree Lodges – Tree tops, The Fairmont Ark & Serena Mountain Lodge