Mountain Kenya climbing

The highest mountain tops of the Mount Kenya - Batain and Nelion - can only be climbed by experienced mountaineers and using the right gear. Point Lenana, the third highest summit, can be climbed by anybody provided you are in the right condition for climbing. Although the mountain top can be reached relatively easily, you should be prepared well, not only for varying weather conditions, like cold, snow and rain, but also for problems, like altitude sickness

Climbing Mount Kenya through the adventurous "kamweti" route starting from Castle Forest Lodge will lead you passing the dense rainforest, bamboo forest viewing the swamps and moorlands to meet up with other routes at McKinders camp for the final climb conquering point Lenana. On the average you will walk 5-6 hours per day. The guides will make a camp in the evening either in the bush or in the neighborhood of a cabin. The "kamweti" route will take you from 4 to 7 days depending on the route descending.