Point Lenana Trek
Point Lenana
The third-highest peak of Mount Kenya at 4,985 metres, reachable without technical climbing. The Sirimon–Chogoria route is a classic option.
Batian and Nelion require technical rock climbing, while Point Lenana is the highest point that hikers can reach. A common route takes 3–5 days. Starting from the Sirimon Gate near Nanyuki, you climb past Old Moses Camp and Mackinder's Valley to Shipton's Camp. You then make a pre-dawn summit push to see the sunrise, and descend via the Chogoria route, passing Michaelson Lake and the "Temple" cliff. A licensed guide and porters are required. Watch for altitude sickness, and note that nighttime temperatures can drop below −10°C.
Opening hours
Hiking tour or local guide required
Nearby sights
- Lake Michaelson
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Mount Kenya Safari Club & Animal Orphanage
- Trout Tree Restaurant
- Nanyuki Equator Crossing
- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
- Solio Game Reserve
- Borana Conservancy