Mount Kenya Burguret Route Trek – Remote Wilderness Experience
Where Solitude Meets Adventure”
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Overview
The Mount Kenya Burguret Route is the most remote and least-used approach to Mount Kenya, offering an authentic wilderness trekking experience. Entering from the western side of the mountain, this route passes through dense rainforest, bamboo zones, wild river valleys, and untouched moorlands. Due to its remoteness and limited infrastructure, the Burguret Route is best suited for experienced trekkers looking for adventure, solitude, and a unique approach to Point Lenana.
Highlights
- Most remote and least crowded route on Mount Kenya
- Dense rainforest and wild river valleys
- Excellent acclimatization due to gradual ascent
- True wilderness camping experience
- Summit attempt at Point Lenana (4,985 m)
- Traverse trek: Burguret → Sirimon
Includes & Excludes
INCLUDES
- Park fees and trekking permits
- Armed ranger (mandatory for Burguret Route)
- Professional mountain guide, cook, and porters
- All meals during the trek
- Camping equipment (tents, mattresses)
- Transport to and from Nairobi
- Drinking water during the trek
EXCLUDES
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for trekking crew
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks and snacks
- Any item not mentioned in inclusions
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Burguret Gate – Camp (2,400 m)
After breakfast in Arusha, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, a landscape famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Spend the day on a game drive across the savannah, spotting wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and predators like lions and leopards. Bird lovers will be delighted by the park’s 500+ species. By evening, you’ll check into a comfortable lodge near Tarangire for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Burguret Valley – Highland Moorlands Camp (3,100 m)
Today you’ll journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, driving through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands before reaching the vast Serengeti plains. You’ll enjoy an afternoon game drive, searching for big cats and possibly witnessing the Great Migration (seasonal). Dinner and overnight at a lodge inside or near Serengeti.
Day 3: Moorlands Camp – Upper Burguret Camp (3,600 m)
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Begin with an early morning game drive, the best time to spot predators on the move. Continue through different areas of the park, from river valleys to endless plains, encountering elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, and much more. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing with afternoon game drives. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and rest.
Day 4: Upper Burguret Camp – Mackinder’s Camp (4,200 m)
Traverse from the Burguret Valley into the Teleki Valley, joining the Naro Moru Route at Mackinder’s Camp beneath Batian and Nelion peaks.
Hiking time: 6–7 hours
Overnight: Mackinder’s Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Mackinder’s Camp – Point Lenana (4,985 m) – Old Moses Camp
Early morning summit attempt to Point Lenana. After enjoying the sunrise views, descend via the Sirimon Route to Old Moses Camp.
Hiking time: 7–8 hours
Overnight: Old Moses Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Old Moses Camp – Sirimon Gate – Nairobi
Descend through moorland and forest to Sirimon Gate. After lunch, drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon or evening.
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Group Discount
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 2 – 4 People | $1,050 |
| 5 – 7 People | $900 |
| 8+ People | Special Rate (On Request) |
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in tents at designated wilderness campsites and mountain huts on descent. Pre- and post-trek hotel accommodation in Nairobi or Nanyuki can be arranged upon request for a seamless experience.
Other Tour Details
Departure: From Nairobi or Nanyuki
Best Time to Trek:
January–March and June–October
Route Type: Burguret–Sirimon Traverse
Accommodation: Wilderness camping and mountain huts
Meals: All meals during the trek included
Support Team: Certified mountain guide, porters, cook, and ranger
Tour FAQs
Who is the Burguret Route best suited for?
Experienced trekkers seeking solitude, wilderness, and a slower acclimatization profile.
Is an armed ranger required?
Yes. Due to wildlife presence and remoteness, a ranger is mandatory.
Are facilities available along the route?
Facilities are very limited. This is a true wilderness trek with camping.
Do I need technical climbing skills?
No. Point Lenana is a trekking peak and does not require technical climbing skills.
Can this route be shortened?
Not recommended. The route’s value lies in its gradual ascent and wilderness experience.
