Jagged twin peaks of Mount Kenya shrouded in mist

The mountain
in photographs

Five routes. Four major ecosystems. One of Africa's most dramatic alpine environments.

Mount Kenya snow-capped peak rising above highland moorland — The peaks of Mount Kenya from the moorland

Open alpine moorland with wildflowers - Sirimon route — Giant groundsel moorland - Sirimon route

Alpine lake surrounded by lush forest - Chogoria route — Alpine lake and forest - Chogoria route

Jagged twin peaks of Mount Kenya shrouded in dramatic mist — Nelion and Batian - the technical peaks

Group of trekkers with backpacks on a mountain trail — Summit day - on the approach to Point Lenana

Two hikers traversing rocky mountain terrain — Rocky trail section - upper mountain

Rocky highland moorland with brown mountain slopes — Approaching Mackinder's Camp - Naro Moru route

Green dome tent pitched at high camp in mountain hills — Shipton's Camp (4,200 m) - Sirimon route

Trekker seated on rock surveying a wide mountain landscape — Rest stop on the summit approach

Snow-covered summit peaks of Mount Kenya at dawn — Point Lenana summit ridge (4,985 m)

Montane forest with snow-capped mountain peak beyond the canopy — Montane forest zone - Burguret route approach

Mountain range at sunset viewed across the Laikipia plateau — Mount Kenya at sunset from the Laikipia plateau

Want to see more? Message us on WhatsApp for recent trip photos.

Request recent trip photos