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Mt. Kenya

The Elite Summit: 7-Day Technical Climb to Batian Peak

1 Day

Nairobi

Certified guides

Difficulty: Advanced Alpine. Fitness level: Excellent Physical Build. Target: An eastern approach utilizing lakes for premium pacing before the technical push.

Travel through Chogoria, Meru Bandas and Lake Ellis, then follow Gorges Valley to Minto’s Camp. Cross Point Lenana to Shipton’s base camp, prepare at Kami Hut and make a multi-pitch ascent to Batian Peak (5,199m), returning through Sirimon.

Itinerary

Chogoria Forest Gate and Meru Bandas

Pickup in Naivasha. 4×4 to Chogoria Forest Gate. Move to Meru Bandas.

Lake Ellis

Trek to Lake Ellis moorlands. Lakeside fly-fishing tutorial and camp setup.

Gorges Valley to Minto’s Camp

Hike along Gorges Valley ridges to Minto’s Camp.

Point Lenana to Shipton’s

Cross Point Lenana for trail marking; descend into northern Shipton’s base camp.

Kami Hut technical rehearsal

Scramble to Kami Hut. Full technical gear dress rehearsal.

Batian summit and rappel

Multi-pitch vertical ascent to Batian Peak (5,199m). Rappel to Shipton’s.

Sirimon descent and return

Downhill path through Sirimon valley trail. Board vehicle for return to Naivasha.

Pricing per person

Group size EA Citizen EA Resident International (USD)
1 Pax (Solo) KES 185,000 KES 290,000 USD 2,650
2–3 Pax Group KES 150,000 KES 235,000 USD 2,150
4–6 Pax Group KES 135,000 KES 210,000 USD 1,980

2026/2027 catalogue rates by guest category and group size. Personal clothing must be brought by the client. Optional base-town gear rentals are charged separately at the listed flat rates per entire mountain trip.

Personal clothing & hygiene layers

Client must bring:

  • Thermal base underwear
  • Breathable waterproof shell jackets
  • Storm trousers
  • Thick fleece mid-layers
  • Heavy wool hiking socks
  • Broken-in trekking boots
  • UV sunglasses
  • Sunscreen

Optional base-town gear rentals

Arranged by Bush Walker. Flat cost per entire mountain trip.

Rental item KES USD
Sub-zero professional sleeping bag (-10°C comfort rating) 2,500 20
Ergonomic aluminium trekking poles (adjustable pair) 1,500 12
Waterproof heavy-duty mountain rucksack (65L–75L) 2,000 15
High-lumen LED headlamp with fresh spare batteries 1,000 8
Thick insulated closed-cell ground sleeping mat 1,000 8
Waterproof reinforced fabric mountain trail gaiters (pair) 1,000 8

Trip highlights

Lake Ellis fly-fishing tutorial and lakeside camp
Gorges Valley ridges and Minto's Camp
Point Lenana crossing
Full technical gear dress rehearsal at Kami
Multi-pitch ascent to Batian Peak (5,199m)
What's included
Complimentary technical mountain hardware: professional harnesses, tailored climbing shoes, protective helmets, certified belay/rappel devices, dynamic safety slings, static support ropes and aluminum carabiners.
Flexible door-to-door pickup and drop-off from designated Naivasha hotels, international airport terminals or residential addresses; alternative logistical coordinates coordinated with the central booking office.
Licensed technical mountain guides, high-altitude chefs and professional mountain wilderness porters. Strict 1:1 safety framework during Batian rock-face segments.

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Price
KES 185,000 · USD 2,650per person · residents / non-residents

group rates available

Departures year-round

Insured + TRA licensed