Rock Climbing – Nelion Peak

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Rock Climbing – Nelion Peak

Fitness level:
Able to hike 10 km / 6.2 miles at a time
Trek begins: Chogoria Forest
Trek ends: Sirimon Park Gate
min. 1 people
max. 12 people
Level of difficulty:
Level 3 of 6 - medium
Maximum Altitude:
5.199 m / 17.057 ft
Start & end of tour:
Nairobi Airport or Hotel

Physical condition required:

Power required:

Experience given:

Charisma of the environment:

Tour Description

We have qualified professional guides who are trained to lead on rock-climbing expeditions to Batian and Nelion on Mount Kenya. The guides have undergone training with NOLS Africa.
Anyone planning to summit Mt. Kenya (Batian and Nelion) needs to be 5.9 American Standard Climber or hard server by European standards. You need at least two days plus normal hiking time for Batian or Nelion.
Climbing Mount Kenya is serious and it is important to acclimate well before tackling the
main summit.
9-day Mt. Kenya rock-climbing via the North Face Standard Route:
The North Face itinerary is suitable for the summer to fall climbing season (June – Sept),
when the North Face of the peak is relatively snow-free and climbing conditions are best.The final night time ascent of Point Lenana can be as difficult as any ascent in East Africa, but the rest of the trek is generally considered easier than either Kilimanjaro or the Rwenzoris, and this is the most likely climb for actually seeing big game.
Accommodation on this hike is in mountain huts. Nonetheless, if you prefer to camp you can do that instead.

We’ll pick you up at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. It will depend if you spend the night at the hotel in Nairobi or in Nanyuki where trekking begins the following day. NOTE: depending on your arrival time at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will either be driven to Nanyuki or spend the night at a hotel in Nairobi.

January through mid-March
Mid-June through October
December
look at our Tour Calender

8 days including 2 days at hotel

On all of our tours, all of our meals are freshly prepared on the mountain by our talented chef, so when we arrive to camp after a long day of hiking, we have a delicious hot meal waiting for us. Please note: we can accommodate any dietary needs, so please let us know what your meal requirements are and we will be sure to have our chef whip you up something yummy!

All of our guides have extensive experience and training, certification, and knowledge of the area and all of the routes. You’ll be in great hands from top to bottom and by the end of the trip, you’ll be sad to say goodbye! Depending on the number of hikers, there will be generally 1 guide for every 2 people and 3 porters per person.

Inclusions

Full organization of Mohakin Travel from/to Nairobi Airport
Airport pick-up and drop-off
All transfers, excursions and sightseeing according to the program
Full board during the trekking tour / climbing tour / safari
Boiled water, black tea, coffee and powdered milk for the ascents
Transportation to and from the hotel and trailhead
Accommodation in mountain tents (2-man tent, 4-season tent, mess tent, kitchen tent, chairs and tables)
Sleeping mat
Support team (certified guides, porters, and cooks)
All park and camp fees for the tour
Guides, cook and porters and their payment
experienced english speaking kenyan guide
Preparatory talk on the phone (WhatsApp)

Exclusions

Airfare to and from Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda
Visa
Tips for the support team
Sleeping bags and other personal gear
Rental gear
Lunch and dinner at the hotel
Single-occupancy fee in hotel
Drinks and snacks
You must have your own personal insurance - also in the case of emergency, we can organize an airlift
Climbing Guide (only for Batian & Nelion Peak) which is $500 for the whole climbing excursion
Climbing equipment (only for Batian & Nelion Peak), which is $50 per person