You'll be trekking to reach the summit at Lenana Point. This is commonly known as the 'trekker's summit' of Mount Kenya, and is the third highest point of the massif. This isn’t a technical summit and anyone with good fitness levels and some experience of challenging hikes or treks should be capable of summiting. The route we have chosen for this trip is the Chogoria Route – widely considered the most beautiful way to reach Point Lenana, it is also one of the most challenging routes. The summit push and subsequent descent on Day 5 of this trip is a real beast of a day. The main challenge is the high altitude, however, your experienced trekking guides and porters will keep everyone safe and looked after. You won't need any previous experience for the rafting on this trip.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

The guides have been extensively trained on the routes, terrain and conditions you'll be crossing. With over 10 years of experience, they have also been to the summit more than 100 times. Additionally, all of the guides are certified First Aid Responders and CPR trained.

It's possible to climb Mount Kenya all year round, however, the months outside of the rainy seasons are more desirable. The best climbing months are from December to March and July to October. The best weather is usually at the beginning of the year from January to March, which are also typically the warmest and driest months.

The mountain has three main summits: Batian (5199m), Nelion (5188m), and Point Lenana (4985m). Point Lenana is known as the 'trekkers summit' as is the only peak that is accessible without previous mountaineering experience. Both Bastian and Nelion summits involve multi-pitch trad rock climbing and are highly technical.

Thanks to Kenya’s proximity to the equator, the region doesn’t typically experience the extremes of winter and summer weather you might expect and instead has dry and wet seasons. The local weather conditions on Mount Kenya can be somewhat unpredictable (to say the least) and rainfall varies from 2100mm per year in the rainforest belt, to less than 120mm per year in the summit zone. Temperatures vary considerably with height and with time of day. On the plains surrounding Mount Kenya, the average daytime temperature is about 25°C. At 3000m frosts can be encountered at night, while temperatures in the day range from 5 to 15°C. Night-time temperatures on the summit are well below freezing. The south-facing side of Mount Kenya receives more sunshine in the December to March period.

Yes, your host has long been campaigning for more responsible policies towards the employment of local people, including porters, and sharing the benefits of tourism more fairly with local communities. Your host ensures porters receive fair pay and ethical treatment.

Tips are not included in the trip cost. There is no expectation or obligation to tip your host and main guide for the trip as a whole, however any tips are gratefully received should you wish to offer them at the end of the trip.

Tips for the porter team on Mount Kenya are obligatory. The minimum expected contribution is $50/£39/€45 per person for the full 5 days on Mount Kenya. Please budget for this and make sure you have cash readily available at the end of your trek on day 6.

When you trek in the mountains, there's always the risk of getting altitude sickness, regardless of how old, young, fit or unfit you are. We would expect most trekkers to feel some mild symptoms of altitude sickness (headache, sleeplessness, heavy breathing) when over 3500m. Your guides are trained to identify the symptoms of altitude sickness so if any more serious symptoms are noted, there is a strict procedure regarding extra care or a rapid descent if needed. Your host and the guides they employ work regularly with the British Army and International Schools of Kenya, due to this they have extensive safety practices in place, and all guides hold international qualifications which are kept up to date.

All of our trips have been designed with altitude best practice in mind so acclimatisation days have been built in and our experienced guides follow advice to ‘walk high and sleep low’.

There is a limit to the weight that the porters can carry and your kitbag must be no heavier than 20kg. You will also have a rucksack to hold your basic kit for the day. If you wish to bring more than 20kg it is best to arrange another bag and an extra porter charge will apply.

You can securely leave any excess luggage at your host's base before setting off on the trek.

We recommend checking out the country specific information here and also talking to a travel nurse.

For current advice about travelling in Kenya, have a read of the UK Foreign Office pages here.

No plastic bottles are allowed on Mount Kenya. Your guides will supply you with purified drinking water, either by boiling, filtration, or use of purification tablets.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.

Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last-minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're in good company. Our adventures are typically made up of a mix of solo travellers and small groups of two or three friends who simply love adventure, pushing themselves and meeting awesome like-minded people. See here for more info about our lovely bunch of Much Better Adventurers.

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Your trip is led by carefully curated local hosts and expert guides. See here for more info about the guides we work with.