Mount Kenya Batian Climb is one for the books, come let’s go and experience the mountain differently. In addition to seeking to reach the summit we also commit to being aware of every moment on the way. It is called connection with self and nature. A beautiful journey up this snow-capped mountain of East Africa right at the Equator. Mount Kenya is one of the places every human should visit at least once in a lifetime. It offers a wholesome experience of fun, connection and self-discovery. Mount Kenya Batian Climb is probably Africa’s most technical climb.

Day 1: Nairobi Naromoru Gate – Met Station Camp

• 8.00am: Depart Nairobi for Nanyuki
• 12.00pm: Arrive at Naromoru Gate
• 3.00pm Drive up to Met Station Camp
• 6.00pm: Settle in Camp

Day 2: Met Station Camp- Mackinder’s Camp

• 8.00 am; Depart Met Station for Mackinders  Camp
• 1.00pm Arrive at Mackinders Camp
• Restful afternoon and evening at Mackinders

Day 3: Mackinders Camp – Austrian Hut- Point Lenana

• 8.00am: Leave Mackinders for Austrian and Further up for acclimatisation to Point Lenana
• 11.00 am Arrive at Point Lenana and soon head back to Camp
• Afternoon rest and spend the night at  Mackinders Camp

Day 4 : Attempt  Batian Peak

Attempt  Nelion Batian Peaks

• 4.00am Depart Austrian Hut for the high Peaks
• 9.30am: Arrive Nalion
• 1.30pm: Arrive at Batian
• 2.00pm Start your descent
• 6.00 pm  Back At Mackinders Hut

Day 5: Mackinders Camp- Met Station Camp to Nairobi

After breakfast, you will start your way down Met Station Camp where we finish your hike. Along the trail, just turn and look back to where you came from a clear line of the Mount Kenya Batian Climb from Teleki Valley. You are expected at the Met Station at 11.30am where we board our transfer vehicle to Nairobi

Of Note:

• The climb is very dependent on the weather and we shall only leave Nairobi when we have about 90% chance of good weather for the climb.

• The final call on the safety of the climb is on the climbing guide. A guide may call off the climb if the weather is not conducive

Bookings;
For reservations, please pay a non-refundable deposit of Kes.30,000/- or USD 750 by 30th January 2025 and the balance by 18th February 2025. All payments are to be made through our Lipa Na Mpesa Paybill No. 5211729 Account: Batian. If you prefer Pesapal/bank transfer/deposit kindly reach on the contacts below.

Cancellation Policy 

• If we cancel more than 48 hours before your scheduled trip departure, 50% of the fee will be charged.
• If we cancel within 48 hours of your scheduled trip departure, no refund fees will be provided. 
• No-shows are responsible for 100% of trip fees.  

For more information, please contact us at hike@hikemaniak.co.ke tel. +254721 51 00 57 on call or WhatsApp. 

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