1 Day
Nairobi
Certified guides
Difficulty: High / Rugged Backcountry. Fitness level: Advanced Stamina. Target: Wild routes crossing from western bamboo jungles to eastern lake valleys.
Start in Burguret forest and the Giant Bamboo zone, continuing to Highland Castle towers and the Hausberg and Oblong tarn pools. Summit Point Lenana (4,984m), move to Minto’s and descend past Nithi River pools and waterfalls to Chogoria before returning to Naivasha.
Private Naivasha pickup. Drive to Burguret forest. Camp at Giant Bamboo zone.
Scramble into jagged high heath regions up to Highland Castle towers.
Past Hausberg and Oblong tarn pools to Shipton’s Hut.
Night push across steep scree fields to Point Lenana summit (4,984m). Move to Minto’s.
Long downhill path past Nithi River pools and waterfalls. Cabins stay.
Short forest walk to gate exit. Private vehicle transfer back to Naivasha.
| Group size | EA Citizen | EA Resident | International (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax (Solo) | KES 92,000 | KES 145,000 | USD 1,550 |
| 2–3 Pax Group | KES 74,000 | KES 115,000 | USD 1,250 |
| 4–6 Pax Group | KES 63,000 | KES 98,000 | USD 1,100 |
| 7+ Pax Group | KES 56,000 | KES 88,000 | USD 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.
Client must bring:
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 |
group rates available
Departures year-round
Insured + TRA licensed
