You will only need to carry your day sack (approx. 30 litres) whilst trekking which should contain everything you need for that day: waterproofs, snacks, warm fleece and 2 litres of water (this can be refilled at the lunch stop).  Your main bag, which is carried by porters each day (max 12 kg) will contain your sleeping bag, spare sleeping mat, spare clothes, toiletries etc.  We will provide you with a detailed packing checklist once you have signed up.

We will have a team of cooks on the mountain preparing fresh food every day.  You will be eating lots of carbohydrates e.g. pasta and potato.  Plenty of cereals, bread, fresh fruit, vegetables, and eggs, plus some meat.  All the water on trek will be treated with water purification tablets.

At the beginning and end of the trek you will be staying in a forest lodge – room configuration will be between 4-6 people with an en suite bathroom.  On the mountain you will be in 2-person mountain tents.  (There is an option after the trek to stay on for a 2-day safari at a 4* tented safari camp.)

Walking is something most of us do every day, however trekking over mountainous, desert and mixed terrain, whether it’s over 3 or 15 days requires a good level of commitment to a training plan.  Remember the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your challenge.  Once you have signed up you will be sent a trekking training plan to get you ready for the event. 

While you can’t fully replicate high altitude at home, the best way to prepare is by building strong cardiovascular fitness through regular hiking, walking uphill with a backpack, and maintaining a steady pace—this helps your body cope better with lower oxygen levels and makes the altitude more manageable when you’re on the mountain.  Once you sign up for the trek, we’ll send you more detailed information about the altitude and practical tips to help you prepare and feel confident for the trek.

We will send you a detailed packing checklist once you have signed up, but you will need a good pair of walking boots, waterproofs and a warm sleeping bag.  Some kit can be hired to help you keep the cost down. 

Yes. To travel overseas you will need a valid passport with at least six (6) months of remaining validity.  You will also be required to apply for a Kenya Visa which will cost approximately $50.

We will be walking with local guides who know the area and terrain like the back of their hand, they will lead the trek.  They will be English-speaking high-altitude Mountain guides, and we will also have a UK High Altitude expedition doctor with us to support when needed. 

We appreciate that this is a high fundraising target which is why we recommend signing up as soon as possible to give you the most time to fundraise.  We work very closely with our trekkers to ensure they reach their fundraising targets, we hold monthly team calls where we provide you with ideas to reach your goal.  We also send out monthly emails with fundraising ideas for that month and also set up a What’s App group for all our trekkers where you can share your ideas and what has worked well for you.  If you are struggling with your fundraising, we are also always available to have a one-to-one chat and provide you with any advice or materials you may need.  Our PR team can also support you with hints and tips on trying to get local radio interviews and stories in the local papers to boost your fundraising.

Each day of trekking will bring something new, with varying terrain and scenery.  We begin gently, easing into the journey with a 7km hike that includes a 500m ascent.  On Day 2, we cover 10km with a 450m climb.  Day 3 steps it up with a 13km trek and a 650m ascent, while Day 4 is shorter at 8km but steeper, with 800m of climbing.

The final day is the ultimate challenge and reward: summit day.  We set off at 3am to reach the peak of Mount Kenya in time for a breathtaking sunrise over Africa.  This day covers 18.5km in total, with a final 485m push to the summit, followed by a demanding 1,600m descent back down to the park gates.  It’s a long journey—13 to 14 hours on foot—but it promises to be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.

This is a charity trek, not a race - and the focus is on teamwork and shared experience.  No one will be left behind; we’ll complete the journey together as a group.  Our experienced local guides lead from both the front and back, setting a deliberately slow and steady pace that’s ideal for trekking safely at high altitude.  This helps keep everyone together and comfortable.  We’ll also take regular rest stops along the way to refuel with a snack, take photos, and enjoy the stunning views.

Climbing Mount Kenya offers a diverse and ever-changing terrain that keeps each day of trekking unique and engaging.  The trails range from well-maintained, wide paths to narrower, rugged mountain tracks, with sections of uneven ground, rocky scrambles, and loose scree that require careful footing.  As we ascend, the landscape transitions from lush montane forest to open moorland, eventually giving way to stark alpine desert and dramatic rock formations.  The final push to the summit is the most challenging, with steep inclines, potentially snow-dusted scree, and large boulders that require some hands-on scrambling.  While not technically difficult, this last stretch demands focus and determination - but the reward of witnessing the sun rise over the African plains from the summit is an unforgettable experience that makes every step worthwhile.

Flights, transfers, accommodation and full board are included in this package.  The only things you have to pay for is your Visa, personal travel insurance, personal gratuities, lunch on day 2 and day 8, and the optional safari.