Mount Kenya Rock Climbing
7 days Mount Kenya Rock Climbing Batian Peak
7-day Mount Kenya technical climb targets the main peaks, Batian (5,199m) and Nelion (5,188m), requiring significant rock-climbing skills (multi-pitch, ropes) and excellent fitness for high altitude, typically involving routes like the Southeast Face from Austrian Hut after acclimatizing via Sirimon/Chogoria routes.
Expect days trekking to high camps (Shipton, Austrian Hut), a dedicated summit day (often 8-12 hrs round trip from Austrian Hut), and a long descent, with itineraries built for acclimatization and weather contingency, often using guides and porters.
We offer private guided ascents of Batian Peak in 7 Days mount kenya batian technical climbing, the true summit of the spectacular Mount Kenya. After the trek in and acclimatization, the technical climb is completed in one long day as a series of up to 21 pitches.
Mount Kenya is the less climbed cousin of Mount Kilimanjaro nearby in Tanzania, however many people prefer the wilderness, abundant wildlife and stunning mountain lakes that you find on Mount Kenya.
Standing as the highest among Kenya’s mountains, Mount Kenya ascends slightly beyond 5,199 meters (17,000 feet) and claims the position of the second-highest peak in Africa.
The massif is dominated by two principal summits: Batian and Nelion.
These peaks, Batian and Nelion, stand as the highest points and demand proficient rock climbing and mountaineering skills for a successful conquest.
Here, Kenya 4wd car rental, guide you on technical climbing of Mount Kenya peaks of Nelion and Batian.
7 days Mount Kenya Rock Climbing Batian Peak
Day 1: Nairobi-Chogoria-Meru Bandas
You have the morning link up with our representative either at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi or at your Nairobi Hotel. Embark on the 4-hour drive to Chogoria Town on the edge of Mount Kenya Forest.
Lunch at the Town. You link up with your Mount Kenya trekking crew and they do a gear check.
Later, take the Jeep for the transfer to the edge of the Bamboo Forest, where you commence the trek. Take the 3-hour trek to Meru Mount Kenya Bandas (2,900 metres). Dinner and overnight at Meru Bandas. Half board
Day 2: Meru Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite
Breakfast. Take the scenic trek to via Lake Eliis for scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and Giants Billiards Table.
The scenes along the river are breathtaking too. Lunch along the banks of the stream. Move on to Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600 metres). Dinner and overnight at the Campsite. Full board
Day 3: Lake Ellis – Mintos Hut
Breakfast. Trek on amidst breathtaking views of Ithanguni and the Northern Moorland. Today’s trek takes about 4 hours. Overnight at Mintos Hut (4,200 metres). Full board
Day 4: Mintos-Point Lenana-Shipron’s Camp
You rise early and trek to the Austrian Hut (4,800 metres). From Austrian Hut, you make an ascent on Point Lenana (4985 metres).
Point Lenana is common trekkers Mount Kenya Summit. From here you descend to the North West side of the Mountain via Harris Tarn and onto the Shipton’s Camp (4,200 metres). Overnight at Shiptons Camp. Full board
Mount Kenya Technical Climbing to Batian Peak
Day 5: Shipton’s-Batian Peak-Shipton’s
4 Am: Start the ascent of Batian Peak (5,199 metres) using the North Face standard route. You climb the first couple of pitches by headlamp. The route initially follows a wide couloir, which you ascend for about 7 pitches, never harder than 5.7.
A bit of easy scrambling brings us to the Amphitheatre, a small basin of easy rock part way up the route. You have a short break here.
Above this is the crux of the route, Firmin’s Tower. There are about 3 difficult pitches, all fairly short, but all in V grade. Above this, easier terrain leads to a few more pitches and finally the west ridge.
From this point we continue on easy but still exposed rock to Shipton’s Notch, a prominent gash in the Summit ridge. Another pitch, then mixed 4th and easy 5th class rock leads to the airily summit of Batian, congratulations for the achievement.
You then descend using the same route, hopefully reaching at the Shiptons Camp before darkness in time for dinner and overnight. Full board
Day 6: Shipton’s – Old Moses Camp
Breakfast. Descend via the Simba Col and Mackinders Valley. Today’s trek is about 6 hours. This descent is gentle and offers ample time to enjoy the fascinating scenery which includes moorlands.
Arrival at Old Moses Camp (3,300 metres). Dinner and overnight at the Old Moses Camp. Full board
Day 7: Old Moses-Sirimon Gate-Nanyuki Town-Nairobi
Breakfast. Take a 3-hour trek to the Sirimon Gate of Mount Kenya. It is here that you link up with your transfer vehicle for the drive back to Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon and are dropped off. Breakfast and lunch
Mount Kenya Technical Climbing to Batian Peak
We offer private guided ascents of Batian Peak, the true summit of the spectacular Mount Kenya. After the trek in and acclimatization, the technical climb is completed in one long day as a series of up to 21 pitches.
We provide a technically qualified and experienced guide, but the route is committing and long and participants would need to be familiar with leading long runouts, long abseils/rappels and putting in safe protection.
Included
– The transfer from Nairobi to Chogoria Town on Day 1.
– The transfer from Chogoria Town to the Bamboo Forest edge in a 4 X 4 Jeep on Day 1.
– All camping fees.
– All park fees.
– Full board while in the Mountain (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner).
– Services of Mount Kenya trekking guides, porters and technical climbing guides.
– Services of a professional cook.
– The transfer from Sirimon Gate to Nairobi on Day 7.
– All the mentioned meals.
– The mentioned accommodations.
– Rescue to a private hospital (if need be).
Not Included
– Kenya visas.
– Mount Kenya trekking and climbing equipment.
– Items not mentioned as included.
We offer private guided ascents of Batian Peak, the true summit of the spectacular Mount Kenya. After the trek in and acclimatization, the technical climb is completed in one long day as a series of up to 21 pitches.
There is a comprehensive kit list for a climb on Mount Kenya and previous experience of outdoor multi-pitch rock climbing is a must for this trip.
7 days Mount Kenya Rock Climbing Batian Peak
We provide a technically qualified and experienced guide, but the route is committing and long and participants would need to be familiar with leading long runouts, long abseils/rappels and putting in safe protection.
The risks associated with the hazards on this climb cannot be entirely removed by our planning or the decision making of the guide. Controlling these risks relies on your own skills and experience as well as those of the guide. Therefore, it is important that you fully understand the hazards and are confident that you have the relevant skills and experience to help control the risks.
MOUNT KENYA TECHNICAL CLIMBING 2025/2026
Mount Kenya Technical Climbing is a 7-day tour we spend 6 days on the mountain, trekking along the scenic Chogoria Route with the circumnavigation of the two main peaks of Mount Kenya (Batian & Nelion, approx. 5200 m) and the ascent of Point Lenana (4985 m). Three trekking highlights in just one week!
This tour can also be extended with a safari, a beach holiday or another trekking destination. Our experienced climbing guides and our strong team in Kenya take care of your safety and make sure you will spend a great time on the mountain.
7 days Mount Kenya Rock Climbing Batian Peak
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