Your Slow Path to Mount Kenya/Kilimanjaro

We found our Acclimation Academy as the best option to get beginner hikers out of their comfort zone and get you to the top of high elevations. This Program consists of hikes with increasing challenge as you progress and at the end of the program, you summit Mount Kenya in 3 days and 2 nights. After which you rest and can Join Mount Kilimanjaro Hike in a few weeks.

Progressive Hikes in the Series

October 17, 2026

Jumpstarter Hike

The best choice for this is Sleeping Warrior hike at Soysambu Conservancy.

October 17, 2026
October 31, 2026

Elevation Trial

After the introduction at Sleeping Warrior, Rurimeria hike is the best familiarization with high altitude to test how your body behaves at high altitude.

October 31, 2026
November 14, 2026

A Step higher to acclimatize

Mount Satima will be the attempt to an elevation of 4000m, building up on he experience at Rurimeria.

November 14, 2026
November 22, 2026

A Reminder of the Ultimate Goal

After all the training, early mornings and routine workout, it is time to go for the ultimate goal, Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route (5895m). This is a 4 days and 3 nights hike loaded with an experience. You traverse two routes, the Lemosho & Mweka routes.

November 22, 2026

Program Cost

This is an advantage cost available until the program start. After the program starts, you can join the individual hikes each at a defined cost.

East Africa CitizensKenya ResidentsAfrican Citizens (USD)Non-Residents (USD)
$880

We provide a flexible payment plan as follows.

InstallmentEast Africa CitizensKenya ResidentsAfrican Citizens (USD)Non-Residents (USD)
Before Program Start15,000
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