30 Days to Mount Kenya Point Lenana
If you are an avid hiker with some experience hiking diverse trails and you now feel ambitious about climbing Mount Kenya, our Mount Kenya crash program is just for you. Designed to meet the needs of intermediate hikers and hiking enthusiasts with average to above-average fitness, this one-month package prepares you physically and equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully climb Mount Kenya up to Point Lenana.
In the program, we make the trek step by step towards your goals as we challenge ourselves to set new personal milestones and encourage you to do the same. The Mount Kenya Crash program is a three-event outdoor fitness course, specially designed to help you attain three key requirements: building endurance, maintaining fitness, and altitude acclimatization.
2026 Program Schedule
| Event | S1 2026 | S2 2026 | S3 2026 |
| Mount Kipipiri | Jan 17 | May 09 | Oct 03 |
| Table Mountain | Jan 31 | May 23 | Oct 17 |
| Mt. Kenya Sirimon Route | Feb 5-8 | May 28-31 | Oct 22-25 |
Mount Kenya Crash Program: The Roadmap
We kick off the program with a one-hour virtual session four days before the first event. The session’s goal is to get acquainted with the team and get a run-through of the program and what to expect. This will include Q&A.
2026 Dates: Jan 13 | May 05 | Sep 30
Our first hike is a gentle, beautiful, trek to the top of Mount Kipipiri, where our 4.5km walk to the summit takes us to 3,363m ASL.
Our second and final prep hike takes us to the brutally steep 6km Table Mountain trail in the Northern Nyandarua moorlands up to 3,792m ASL. Our primary goals in this program are to build up endurance and acclimatize to high elevation, and Table Mountain delightfully delivers both as we set sights on our ultimate goal in a few days.
Sirimon Route
Having put in the work, we finally undertake the pilgrimage to Kenya's highest point reachable by foot. Our route choice is the Sirimon route on a four-day expedition. Our journey starts at the Sirimon Gate, near Nanyuki, with stops at the Old Moses Camp (3,300m) and Shiptons Camp (4,200m), before attempting the ascent to Mt. Kenya Point Lenana (4,985m), where we hope to conquer ourselves.
The Mt. Kenya Crash Program Subscription
The cost, payment plan, and other crucial details in a nutshell.
The Beginner to Mt. Kenya program is currently available to Kenyan citizens and foreign residents. Here's a breakdown of the January-March 2026 payment plan.
| Installments | Citizen | Resident |
| Deposit | Ksh 22,000 | Ksh 22,000 |
| Jan 27 | Ksh 34,000 | Ksh 35,500 |
| Total | Ksh 56,000 | Ksh 57,500 |
Included in the Subscription
- Progressive training throughout the course of the program:
- Training materials and discussions in a WhatsApp group
- Three virtual Q&A group calls
- Two one-on-one hands-on gear sessions at the Nairobi Arboretum
- Unlimited consulting with various Outdoorer Champions
- Transport from Nairobi and back for all events
- Park fees & charges at all events
- Guide services at all events
- Paramedic services at all events
- A liter of water, glucose, and fruits for the day hikes
- Services of a professional team of guides, cooks, and porters at Mt. Kenya
- Full-board accommodation in dorm-style cabins on Mount Kenya.
Excluded from the Subscription
- Hiking gear, clothes, and other personal effects
- Sleeping bag and porter's backpack
- Medical insurance and air rescue coverage
Things come up, and unforeseen circumstances prevent you from completing the program. Our flexible cancellation policy helps you understand your options.
– The Mount Kenya Crash Program is a 30-day program with the first day being 7 days before the first hiking event.
– You can cancel free of charge before day 5 of the program.
– If you cancel between day 5 and day 15 of the program, Ksh 10,000 will be retained to cover administration costs and accrued reservation costs. The balance will be refunded.
– If you cancel between day 16 and day 23 of the program, Ksh 22,000 or 40% of the program cost, whichever is higher, will be retained to cover administration costs and accrued reservation costs. The balance will be refunded.
– If you cancel on or after day 24 of the program, no refund will be issued.
– Participation in the prep hikes is mandatory; otherwise, no adjustments will be made to the final cost.
– No refunds will be issued where participation is denied due to non-compliance with the rules and regulations, safety guidelines, or the failure to comply with the minimum gear requirements.
– No-shows forfeit the entire sum paid up.
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30 Days to Pt. Lenana
- 2 high-altitude prep hikes
- 4 Days Mt. Kenya Sirimon Route
- Personalized guidance on gear
- Dedicated WhatsApp Group