Climbing Nelion peak, the Second highest summit on Mount Kenya at 5,188m (17021ft). Tackling the peak it is in condition from December – mid-March. The climb usually starts from the Austrian Hut base camp at 4,790m above sea level. Enjoy our 6 Days Mt Kenya Rock Climbing Nelion Summit package.
The climb involves one long day with 18 solo pitches in about 8 hours for well acclimatized and swift climbers. From the base of the start which is at an altitude of 4,850 meters, the vertical length is about 400m with most of the climb not exceeding grade III.
After summiting Nelion, one can cross along Gate of Mists [Grade IV] to Batian peak at 5,199m in another 3 hours, though sometimes is difficult because of snow or ice while on transverse. If darkness reaches you whilst on your way back, making a bivouac at Howell’s hut is highly possible and decent the next day. Equipping you, with a sleeping bag, ice axe, and crampons are recommended.
Though our technical guide leads, it is important to be completely familiar with rope work, abseiling, belaying, and all associated rock climbing skills and the right gear.
Hiking up via the Naromoru route is one of the less popular Mt Kenya hiking climbing routes though the shortest approaching the peaks. The route offers trekkers the chance to see wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, etc. The trekking trail is graded as difficult to non-seasoned hikers from its incline reaching base camp.
Leave your hotel or residence early in the morning.
Drive via the Great Northern Highway through central Kenya, arriving at Naromoru town for lunch.
Meet the rest of your climbing crew (porters) in Naromoru.
Continue to the entrance point and complete entry formalities.
Begin your hike to Met Station (approximately 3 hours) along a tarmac road through tropical rainforest, with high chances of spotting wildlife.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Altitude gain from Nairobi; 1,500m.
Hiking Distance; 10km.
After breakfast, depart your camp around 7:30 am.
Trek uphill through the forest to alpine moorland vegetation along the wide Teleki Valley.
Encounter vertical bogs along the route; gaiters are recommended.
Arrive at Mackinders Camp after 5–6 hours of trekking.
Lunch will be packed and provided for you during the trek.
Altitude gain;1000 m. Dinner and Overnight at the Camp.
Hiking Distance; 10km
After a late breakfast and packing, depart camp for a trek up an inclined sandy hill.
Arrive at Austrian Hut in approximately 2.5 hours.
Enjoy views of Mount Kenya’s beauty, including the peaks of Point John, Nelion, and Batian.
After lunch, undertake an acclimatization trek to Point Lenana.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Have an early breakfast around 04:30 hours and pack your gear.
Head out in the dark, crossing Lewis Glacier to the base of Nelion (approximately 2 hours).
Start the climb at 07:00 am, reaching Nelion Peak (5,188m) around 01:00 pm.
If possible, traverse the Gate of Mist to Batian Summit, the highest point in Kenya and the second highest in Africa.
Take photos and celebrate at the summit.
Abseil back to Austrian Hut.
Enjoy a hot meal and tea at the hut.
Descend to Mackinders Camp for overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart camp and hike down to Met Station (approximately 4 hours).
Meet the awaiting vehicle for transfer back to Nairobi or onward destination.
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