Hikemaniak Mt. Kenya Batian Peak - North Face
Schedule
Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC+03:00Location
Mt. Kenya | Nairobi, NA
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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 via the North Face especially is probably Africa's most technical climb. Day 1: Nairobi Sirimon Gate – Old Moses Camp
8.00am: Depart Nairobi for Nanyuki
12.00pm: Arrive at Sirimon gate
3.00pm Drive up to Old Moses Camp
6.00pm: Settle in Camp
Day 2: Old Moses Camp- Shipton Camp
8.00 am; Depart Old Moses for Shipton Camp
1.00pm Arrive at Shipton Camp
Restful afternoon and evening at Shipton
Day 3: Shipton Camp - Lenana Peak- Shipton Camp
8.00am: Leave Shipton Camp for acclimatisation/ Point Lenana
11.00 am Arrive at Point Lenan and soon head back to Camp
Afternoon rest and spend the night at Shipton Camp
Day 4: Weather Buffer Day
Attempt Batian Peak
4.00am Depart Shipton Hut for the high Peaks
9.00am: Arrive Amphi Theatre
1.30pm: Arrive at Batian
2.00pm Start your descent
6.00 pm Back At Shipton Hut
Day 5: Shipton Camp- Old Moses Camp to Nairobi
After breakfast, you will start your way down Old Moses Camp where we finish your hike. Along the trail, just turn and look back to where you came from a clear of the Mount Kenya Batian Climb from Mackinders Valley. You are expected at the Old Moses 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
Trek Cost
Adult Citizens KES. 104,500 Residents KES. 106,500 Non Res USD 1850
Bookings;
For reservations, please pay a non-refundable deposit of Kes.30,000/- by 15th June 2026 and the balance by 30th June 2026. 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 you cancel more than 48 hours before your scheduled trip departure, 50% of the fee will be charged.
If you 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 [email protected] tel. +254721 51 00 57
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