What people are saying about Go To Mount Kenya
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Excellent trip. Incredible. Our guide, Charles, was great. Very relaxed, social person. The team was great. The food was exceptional, exceeded all expectations!!! I would definitely recommend this team.
November 11, 2022We have only finished a 5 day trip to Point Lenana starting from Chogoria to Sirmion with GoToMountKenya and it is absolutely recommendable. The whole trip was perfectly organized starting... read more from the Booking to fetching us at the Airbnb to driving to the Chogoria gate and taking us back to Nairobi. Our guide Josephat and his team guided us through absolutely outstanding nature, showed us animals or traces of them and helped us climatizing to the height. The cook Daniel prepared excellent food and Steven served tea whenever we arrived at a resting place and brought the dishes. The two porters Michaelson and Bonface carried tents, sleeping bags, back packs etc. and prepared our camps before we even arrived there. We where happy all over and can only recommend GoToMountKenya.
January 13, 2023The communication with Go to Mount Kenya was very good. Although we booked at very short notice, the tour could take place on our desired date. Even extra requests like... read more a vegetarian meal and the omission of various foods because of allergies was no problem. The food was always excellent and more than enough for the exhausting days :D. The whole troop was very nice, courteous and helpful. Our guide Paul was excellent. All wishes and needs we had could always be implemented. We had a lot of fun during the tour. I can highly recommend it to everyone.
Since the communication and implementation was excellent, we immediately booked two safari tours through our guide Paul. Here everything also worked out fantastically. The communication was also very good here.
Definitely 6/5 stars for Go to Mount Kenya.
February 26, 2023Amazing trip with “go to mount Kenya”. Booking through Evans was seamless and the team on the ground sensational . Highly recommended
February 16, 2020We had a great experience trekking Mount Kenya thanks to the team at Go To Mount Kenya, including Evans who helped us sort out all the trip details beforehand, our... read more guide Zachary was knowledgeable and brilliant on the mountain as well as the chef David...More
October 3, 2019‘Go to Mount Kenya’ - what a brilliant experience. The communication with Evans prior to the trip was quick and efficient, he replied to all emails in super quick time.... read more
We were picked up and dropped off in Nairobi. From the minute we met Josphat we knew we were going to have the most fantastic and memorable experience climbing Mount Kenya.
Josphat and Samson were superb guides who knew so much about Mount Kenya National Park. Both were helpful, cheerful and encouraging. Both were an absolute pleasure to spend 4 days with. Indeed the entire team were cheerful, helpful and efficient.
I would definitely recommend ‘Go to Mount Kenya’ we had the most amazing family experience. Thank you all.
October 26, 2022I booked with GotoMountKenya as they had great reviews and I have to agree. Prior to the hike Evans provided all the info I needed and was prompt with responding... read more to emails. I was already in Nairobi and was picked up early and driven to...More
September 14, 2019Our trek to Point Lenana was one of the highlights of our trip to Kenya! It's a must-do for adventure seekers, and I highly recommend hiking with Go To Mount... read more Kenya Climbing. Zachary was a GREAT guide - he was so knowledgeable about the mountain, kept us safe in some tricky parts and helped us pace ourselves to make sure we reached the top and had fun while doing it. Our team of porters (Isaac, Stephen and James) were so kind and fun, and chef Liwel cooked up amazing food every day on the mountain. From the start, Evans made sure we were fully prepared and knew what to expect, which made packing and booking our trip a breeze. The hike is definitely not for beginners, but with this team to guide you it'll be an amazing journey!
October 1, 2021The treck was an amazing experience from the start until the end. It was a hard climb, but you feel safe and taken care well care off the whole way.... read more Zachary has been an incredible guide, and Paul and the rest of the crew we're all so nice and
June 1, 2022We had a really great time at our trekking Sirimon to Chogoria route. Our guide Zachari was great and did a good pace for reaching the summit. The complete team... read more (guide, chef and porters) was very good and made the experience a highlight in Kenya for us.
The communication before with Evans was super, all questions were answered very fast. Also the trip was well organized and everything went well in terms of pick up, drivers and so on.
December 7, 2022My friend and I used Go To Mount Kenya to arrange our trek and base camp support for a technical rock climbing ascent of the standard north face route on... read more Batian, the true highest summit of Mount Kenya. We had an excellent experience from my...More
August 3, 2019We had an amazing time climbing Mount Kenya in February. The guides, porters and cooks were friendly, kind, funny and interesting, and looked after us so well. ... read more The food was delicious and they made us vegetarian after we asked. When we got to camp a hot flask of tea and hot chocolate was waiting for us, followed by a nutritious 3 course meal with, soups, stews, pasta and fruit. It didn’t matter that we weren’t experienced climbers and our guide Paul helped us go at a good pace to reach the top and see the sunrise. It was hard at times but definitely worth it for the beautiful flora and fauna, sense of achievement and memories that will last a lifetime - thank you so much guys!
February 1, 2022We had a fabulous hike across Mount Kenya and up to Lenana Point with Go To Mount Kenya. From the start Evans was very helpful and responsive. He proposed a... read more perfect route - Buruget route up and Chogoria down over 7 days - that suited...More
August 24, 2019Confident payment in advance; lots of emails answered quickly; everything done on time; competent team, lots of food, security during rock climbing, dedicated attention... etc... etc... I think these things... read more help me to describe the competent efforts of Evans from "Go To Mount Kenya" company...More
January 1, 2020I am a tour guide and I don't usually book guided tours because I tend to be working all the time. It is not easy to have me as a... read more client. I am demanding. Saying this, I must say I was really happy with the...More
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Note: I believe that any climb of Mount Kenya could contain significant challenges and I recommend the great list of gear on the site- I followed it and ended up... read more using almost all the gear. The team will be more than happy to carry excess gear up to the limit, just bring an extra waterproof bag for it
On to the review: I find that the company is consistent, responsive and professional. Evans quickly answered all my initial questions on email. The guide Paul was punctual, arriving early at my hotel. He was also detail oriented, taking care of my extra baggage and all the way to dropoff at hotel at the end. He was also knowledgeable about wildlife throughout, answered my questions and pointed out several species of local floors and fauna. Most importantly I think he made a reasonable assessment of my abilities to continue, faced with some difficulties at 4200 meters. My understanding is that he is trained to assess altitude related illnesses and will make the right decision. All of the crew have several years of experience on this mountain. Let's not forget the porter Stephens and the cook Daniel: my meals were always on time. Let's say I probably didn't lose any weight.
One additional element about this trip is if you do Chogoria/Sirimon route you'll have a leisurely Nature hike through the forest on day four with chances to spot a Zebra as I did.
Overall this was an amazing experience.
September 14, 2022Mt Kenya was an absolute highlight of our trip to Kenya. This was in large part thanks to Zachary, David and the rest of the team who kept us so... read more well fed and watered throughout the four days. Zachary was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable on the mountain's geography and its flora and fauna and also extremely accommodating, nimbly changing routes to avoid the larger crowds and to ensure we got the most out of the climb. We ascended via the eastern Chogoria route and came down the Sirimon route, summiting (first!) on the 3rd day after making camp at the stunning Lake Michaelson the previous night. Camping at Lake Michaelson meant an earlier start and a longer hike on summit day than originally planned but it was 100% worth it just to be able to camp by the lake and then for the incredible few hours night hiking by moon light the following morning when it seemed we were the only ones on the mountain. On the way down Zachary suggested a slight change of route which meant we again found ourselves totally alone in an isolated valley that evening. It goes without saying that we couldn't recommend Go to Mt Kenya highly enough and a huge thanks again to the team for such an incredible few days! Billy and Holly
March 1, 2022We had a great time with Go To Mount Kenya agency to visit Mt Kenya last month. First of all, the communication and planning ahead of our trip was... read more very structured, yet flexible to accommodate our further agenda. Together with Evans, the manager of the agency, we designed a 5 day program, starting in Chogoria via the Chogoria route to reach Point Lenana and then via the Sirimon route to go back. A few thoughts: On the route: We can definitely recommend the Chogoria route, which offers an amazing scenery and allows you to visit several lakes and a waterfall. Also we liked the terrain more to climb than the one we saw in Sirimon. On the difficulty: Both of us are in relatively good shape so the physical difficulty was ok, as the first days you most of the time hike no more than 3-6 hours. The 4th day, going to the summit, was a long and harder day, but should be feasible for all in good shape. It really helped to hike with an experienced guide to pace yourself and get used to the altitude (as we are no experienced mountaineers). Bear in mind that because of the altitude & temperatures, your sleep is not perfect, which you will feel after a few days of less-quality sleep. On the organization, guides & staff: The organization of Go To Mount Kwas simply amazing. Simon was our driver that offered a comfortable ride to Chogoria. We had Zachary as a guide which helped us to pace ourselves and get used to the heights. He knew exactly when to share a bit more information on vegetation, the landmarks and some other interesting facts. Absolutely not too pushy and respecting your personal conversation you would have. Daniel as our Chef and Steven, Isaac & Eric as our porters offered our each day a 5* experience with varied, tasty & nutritious meals (3 per day + snack + tea/coffee). We did not pack any snacks (which we would recommend though)never felt hungry. The full team is really supportive with any questions you may have and water is available. All in all we can really recommend Go-To-Mount Kenya !!
October 1, 2021I have just returned from a 5 day trek to Mt Kenya with the Go To Mount Kenya team. I had the most incredible time and couldn’t thank everyone involved... read more enough. Initially I dealt with Evans, he was very quick to respond to questions and...More
August 25, 2019I received a recommendation for this company and am so glad I followed it. Evans was professional and answered every email in a timely manner. I received answers to... read more all my question.
On the day I was picked up right on time by my charming and knowledgeable guide, Paul. We were joined by a cook (who catered to my odd requests) and a porter.
The experience was altogether incredible.
I highly recommend this outfit, and certainly my particular crew.
February 8, 2023The Go to Mount Kenya team was amazing with their hospitality and support . The food was awesome. I was very impressed by the leadership and management of Zachary... read more and the quality of his team. we had an amazing time with Paul and the 2 Stevens. They also educated us about Kenya and their amazing culture.
May 1, 2022Had a great trip up to Mt Kenya with our guide Zachary, cook David and porters Jimmy, Paul, and Samson! Organization was very good and the crew did... read more their utmost to ensure a great experience. Planning and communication was very good. The food also was great, we kept being amazed by how they manage to carry ánd prepare breakfasts, lunches and three course diners for 4 days, next to carrying our bags, setting up our tent and helping out before we even thought about asking for help. The hike itself was beautiful and a bit tough, especially the summit day, but Zachary guided us very well, adjusting his pace where needed.
September 1, 2021Very professional company and everyone went out of their way to make sure my Mount Kenya climbing experience was positive. Evans was very quick to answer all questions fully before... read more my trip. Simon was a great, safe, knowledgeable and friendly driver. Paul was an awesome hiking guide, who I couldn't fault. John was obviously a very capable and safe technical rock guide. Both my porters were friendly, reliable and always smiling. David was a very skilled cook but did have a tendency to provide me with huge portions of delicious food, so I probably gained weight on my climb rather than losing it. Overall a really great experience and would highly recommend booking through Go to Mount Kenya if you are planning to climb Mount Kenya.
January 7, 2023Amazing 8 days in the Beautiful area of Mount Kenya National Park. Couldn't show our appreciation enough to John and the Team. Without the experience probably preferred when climbing Moubt... read more Kenya Nelion/Batian, John definitely helped us and made us feel confident and 100% safe. With John's expertise, we knew we would make it to the top and back. I'd like to say a massive thanks to John David Eric Ezekiel Joel Kelvin Moses And Evans An experience of a lifetime. Highly Highly Recommend this team when venturing up Mount Kenya. Thanks.
March 1, 2022Personal note, I have travelled to climb big mountains before, but chose to go with a local guide service this time, rather than a western guide. I went to... read more Mount Kenya solo Aug/Sep of 2021 with Go To Mount Kenya. My plan was to climb Batian by the North Face Route. When I was delayed by fickle air traffic, I notified them of my one-day delay, which they accommodated without hesitation. I was picked up at my Nairobi hotel on a Saturday morning and returned there the following Friday evening. I took their "package". This included a driver, a trip guide, a climbing guide, a cook and two porters. This entourage was more of an indulgence than I am used to. In the city and in the car, all wore masks, but when spread out on the trail, the masks came off. They have an itinerary which allows for gradual acclimatization over several days - I had no altitude problems. They tried to accommodate my diet (vegetarian), but included some foods I ordinarily do not eat (eggs, cheese). They kept an eye on me to make sure I was safe and not over-extended. I topped Point Lenana and perhaps higher on my climb. While I felt myself pampered - personal tent, wash water before meals, afternoon tea, meals served on a tablecloth with metal cutlery, and carrying most of my gear - I would not say the luxury rose to the level of "glamping", which you might get on a safari. I ate as much as I wanted, and was embarrassed at times by the volume of food offered to me. The food was delicious and there was fresh fruit at most meals, carried in by the porters. I learned a good deal - history, botany, Swahili, zoology - primarily from my guide. English is an official language in Kenya, but I had trouble understanding the English of most Kenyans, except my guide who spoke a more westernized English. Although this was dry season, mountains make their own weather, and there were afternoon storms most days, which rained, sleeted and snowed on us. I can hire Go To Mount Kenya, but I cannot hire the weather. As a result, my rock climb to the summit was turned back due to snow at higher altitudes. The climbing guide kept me safe all the way up and back down again (15-20 rappels). As a result, I set a personal record for climbing at altitude. I had the chance to meet other trekkers and climbers at Shipton's Camp. My impression was that I was better cared-for than those who had hired other companies. On the way out, my guide found a Covid testing service, which met us on the road back to Nairobi. I had the Covid test results a day later, before my flight back. This was well above my expectations. Would I go again? Yes (there is still that summit . . .). Would I hire Go To Mount Kenya again? Yes. Expect to be well treated. Don't expect to get the experience you might get from a western guiding company. Footnote: read up on tipping before you go. It is part of the cost of service.
September 1, 2021We climbed Mt. Kenya point Nelion in the toughest day of my life. First half of the wall was climbed in 2 hours, rocks were still dry. Then snowfall started... read more and it became nightmare. It took us 4 more hours in heavy snow to get...More
February 2, 2020Expedition Support for Climb of Mt Kenya
Two Americans arranged with Go to Mount Keyna Climbing for an expedition to support a technical climb of Batian (the highest of... read more Mount Kenya's three peaks).
We would highlight the leadership of senior guide Josephat. He routinely checked with us providing detailed and frequent communication. Josephat and his team not only hiked with us each day, but also insisted on accompanying our shuttle all the way back to the Nairobi airport despite living in Nanyuki, near the north side of the mountain. He wanted to ensure we had a smooth and trouble free transition.
After collecting us in Nairobi, Josephat stayed in touch with Go to Mount Kenya Climbing main office with daily phone calls and made logistical support changes as needed, such as securing additional porters.
The entire team, guides (both trekking and technical), cook, porters were very friendly, helpful and clearly quite competent in roles. We felt their genuine desire to ensure our comfort and success.
The team also demonstrated flexibilty to accomodate our itinerary. There were park passes to obtain, huts and tents to setup. When one climber become temporarily ill, he adjusted the team until we could catch up after a couple of days. Food was plentiful and of good quality with three cooked meals, afternoon tea and snacks each day.
I highly recommend using Go to Mount Kenya Climbing for your Mt. Kenya adventure!
May 8, 2023My niece and I completed the Chogoria, Sirmion route end of November 22. We were 2 and 1/2 years overdue as covid stopped us but Evans was patient and fitted... read more us in when we could finally make it. The communication with Evans was great, even when we had to make last minute changes as our luggage was delayed.make sure you have a luggage tracker!.. it would have been another days delay without it.
Samson the superb guide, Leewell the fantastic chef, and the porters Eric, Cyrus and Jimmy were excellent and we spent many a moment talking about our lives and aspirations. They even managed to cope with my sense of humour. Please take any unwanted mountaineering gear to give to these guys. Whatever, they certainly appreciate it. The route was chosen by Evans and certainly was the better route. So pleased we did that one. Thank you to the Team and Evans.
December 9, 2022I took the 6 day Chogoria-Sirimon trek across Mt Kenya and successfully ascended Lenana Peak thanks to the support of GoToMountKenyaClimbing. Everything was exactly as described by the company.... read more My pick-up in Nairobi was exactly on time and a driver was waiting for us when we completed the hike on the sixth day. The food on the mountain was great, the service fantastic and the park was beautiful. If you are into trekking and climbing I highly recommend you select this company for support.
January 27, 2023I did the 5-day Chogoria-Sirimon route as a solo female traveller with Go To Mount Kenya. It was great! It was very well organised; Evans was super responsive to all... read more my many questions. Even a last minute change of dates for medical reasons was accommodated. Paul (guide), Lewel (cook) and Steven (porter) were all a real pleasure to be around with and did a stellar job, from cooking delicious meals, giving me detailed briefings, finding the best spots for my tent, regularly checking in how I am doing, etc. They treated me very respectfully and kindly; I felt very well taken care of. It was a great experience and I can only recommend this company to anyone contemplating doing Mt Kenya. …
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