Mount kenya Lakes Tour: The Ultimate Hydrotherapy
Mount kenya Lakes Tour: The Ultimate Hydrotherapy2026fri03apr(apr 3)4:00 ammon06(apr 6)10:00 pm
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Mount Kenya
Event Details
Our Mount Kenya Lakes Tour is an escape into the therapeutic lakes in Mount Kenya. With over 30 lakes, Mount Kenya boasts sceneries beyond the
Event Details
Our Mount Kenya Lakes Tour is an escape into the therapeutic lakes in Mount Kenya. With over 30 lakes, Mount Kenya boasts sceneries beyond the usual route to the summit that is taken in acclimation academy, day hikes, and expeditions to Mount Kenya.
The hike starts at Naro Moru gate and traverses the deserts through the glacial lakes and ends at the Chogoria gate after a memorable expedition.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Nairobi CBD (the team leader will communicate the exact location the day before the hike) |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 4:00 AM for a Strict departure at 4:30 AM. |
| RETURN TIME BACK TO NAIROBI | Approximately 10:00 PM. |
| Approximate Hiking Distance | 72 KM |
| HIKE Time | 7 DAYS |
| Maximum Elevation | 15,260ft (at the Square Tarn) |
| Difficulty | Requires healthy and fit hikers with a good high-altitude exposure. You can choose some hikes from our Events Calendar. |
| TICKET INCLUDES | Your ticket covers transportation from Nairobi & back, accommodation in tents, mandated park fees, shared guide(s), cook, trip memoir, completion certificate, meals on the mountain. |
What to Wear/Carry
We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear for Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro. Upon booking confirmation, you will get a detailed packing list for the 4 days.
Mount kenya Lakes Tour Cost
| EA Citizen (KES) | Kenyan Resident (KES) | African Citizen (USD) | Non-Resident (USD) | |
| Shared Transport | 48,000 | 53,000 | 480 | 650 |
| Self-Drive | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Booking | 15,000 | 20,000 | 150 | 200 |
How to Pay
| Recommended | (EAC Citizens and Kenyan Residents) Scroll down and use the tickets panel below the event description for M-Pesa express tickets. |
| Alternative | Use M-Pesa Paybill No: 542542 and Account No: 409040 |
| Non-Residents | Please request the bank account for payment. |
| Note 1 | If you use the alternative pay, register your payment here to help us reach you. We allow a booking fee as described in the table above and you can also request more flexible payment terms. You shall clear the balance the day before departure. |
| Note 2 | Booking is done through partial or complete payment, not by word of mouth. If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure. Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies. By participating, you consent to Hikers Arena participation terms & the Website terms. |
Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Naro Moru
Inquiries and Updates
For inquiries and updates, contact us.
Trip Itinerary
| Day | Summary | Details |
| Day 1 | This will be the travel & hike day 1 | -Leave Nairobi at 4:30 a.m. -Proceed to Naro Moru Park gate and register. -Drive farther to Met Station Bandas and start our hike. (There will be packed lunch on this day). -Hike to Lake Hohnel. -Head to Teleki Lodge, have dinner, and spend the night. The hiking distance is approximately 14km. The elevation gain is 1152m. |
| Day 2-3 | On these days, we will cover the following tarns and lakes. | The tarns include: Teleki Tarn, Two tarn, Nanyuki Tarn, Hausberg Tarn, Oblong Tarn, Hall Tarns, Lake Michaelson, Square Tarn, Hanging Tarn, Upper Simba Tarn, Lower Simba Tarn, Emerald Tarn. |
| Day 4 | On this day, the hike will end, and we drive back home. | -Wake up to sunrise at 7:00 am. -Take breakfast at 7:30 am. -Start the trek down to Lake Michaelson. -Head down to Chogoria Road Head. -Do the handover of items. -Start our journey home. The hiking distance is approximately 12km and the elevation loss is 900m. |