{"id":13607,"date":"2025-09-18T09:58:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T09:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africanfootmark.com\/?page_id=13607"},"modified":"2025-09-18T13:30:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T13:30:10","slug":"7-days-mount-kenya-climb-batian-and-nelion-route","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/africanfootmark.com\/index.php\/7-days-mount-kenya-climb-batian-and-nelion-route\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Days Mount Kenya Climb \u2013 Batian and Nelion Route"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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7 Days Mount Kenya Climb \u2013 Batian and Nelion Route<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Mount Kenya, Africa\u2019s second-highest mountain, offers a challenging and technical climb via the Batian and Nelion peaks. This route is best suited for experienced climbers, requiring rock climbing skills, glacier navigation, and a strong level of fitness. The trek takes you through diverse landscapes, from lush forests to alpine vegetation and glaciers. Batian and Nelion, the twin summits of Mount Kenya, provide one of Africa\u2019s most adventurous and exhilarating mountaineering experiences.<\/p>

Duration<\/strong>: 7 Days<\/p>

Best Time to Climb<\/strong>: January to February and July to October<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Detailed Itinerary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi<\/strong><\/p>

  • Arrive in Nairobi.<\/p><\/li>

  • Transfer to your hotel for a briefing and gear check.<\/p><\/li>

  • Overnight at your hotel in Nairobi.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    Day 2: Nairobi to Old Moses Camp (3,300m)<\/strong><\/p>

    • Drive from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate.<\/p><\/li>

    • Hike through montane forest to Old Moses Camp (3-4 hours trek).<\/p><\/li>

    • Accommodation<\/strong>: Old Moses Camp.<\/p><\/li>

    • Meals<\/strong>: L, D.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      Day 3: Old Moses Camp to Shipton\u2019s Camp (4,200m)<\/strong><\/p>

      • Trek through moorland to Shipton\u2019s Camp (6-7 hours trek).<\/p><\/li>

      • Stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.<\/p><\/li>

      • Accommodation<\/strong>: Shipton\u2019s Camp.<\/p><\/li>

      • Meals<\/strong>: B, L, D.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        Day 4: Acclimatization at Shipton\u2019s Camp<\/strong><\/p>

        • Rest day at Shipton\u2019s Camp for acclimatization.<\/p><\/li>

        • Optional short hikes around the camp to aid acclimatization.<\/p><\/li>

        • Accommodation<\/strong>: Shipton\u2019s Camp.<\/p><\/li>

        • Meals<\/strong>: B, L, D.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

          Day 5: Shipton\u2019s Camp to Nelion Peak (5,188m)<\/strong><\/p>

          • Start the technical rock climbing to Nelion Peak in the early morning.<\/p><\/li>

          • Climb through the South-East Face with fixed ropes.<\/p><\/li>

          • Overnight at Howell Hut on Nelion Peak.<\/p><\/li>

          • Accommodation<\/strong>: Howell Hut.<\/p><\/li>

          • Meals<\/strong>: B, L, D.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

            Day 6: Traverse to Batian Peak (5,199m) and Descent to Mintos Hut<\/strong><\/p>

            • Early morning traverse from Nelion to Batian Peak, the highest point on Mount Kenya.<\/p><\/li>

            • After summiting Batian, descend via the Gates of Mist back to Shipton\u2019s Camp.<\/p><\/li>

            • Continue descending to Mintos Hut.<\/p><\/li>

            • Accommodation<\/strong>: Mintos Hut.<\/p><\/li>

            • Meals<\/strong>: B, L, D.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

              Day 7: Mintos Hut to Chogoria Gate and Drive to Nairobi<\/strong><\/p>

              • Descend from Mintos Hut to Chogoria Gate.<\/p><\/li>

              • Transfer back to Nairobi.<\/p><\/li>

              • Overnight at your hotel in Nairobi.<\/p><\/li>

              • Meals<\/strong>: B, L.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                Safari Includes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                • Guarantee price\/guarantee trek on confirmation<\/li>
                • Transfer to and from the base of the mountain<\/li>
                • Full board accommodation whilst on the trek<\/li>
                • Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner<\/li>
                • Accommodations in camps\/huts as per the itinerary<\/li>
                • All park entrance fees to include government taxes<\/li>
                • Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters, and skilled cook<\/li>
                • Treated water on the trek<\/li>
                • On completion, successful climb Certificate<\/li>
                • Start and finish Nairobi<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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                  • Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages\/Drinks, accommodation before the trek, and climbing gears<\/li>
                  • International flights<\/li>
                  • Visas to Kenya<\/li>
                  • Items of personal nature<\/li>
                  • Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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