Acclimation to Mount Kenya

Acclimation to Mount Kenya is curated to help you adapt gradually to the mountain climate and the changing difficulty of climbing mountains. Our program will acclimate hikers to rigorous high-altitude hiking, observing safety, and exhilarating ascent to Mount Kenya. You will undertake a series of progressive hikes strategically planned to help your body adjust gradually to the reduced oxygen levels at higher altitudes and develop a growing resilience while minimizing the risk and impact of severe sickness, especially on higher and top peaks. With a team of seasoned mountaineers and expert guides, we are committed to providing you with an adventure and experience.

The Hikers Arena team is passionate about mountaineering and has been on the mountains sufficiently before. We will be listening to and observing you to bring the best results out of you. We prioritize every hiker’s well-being and are safety-sensitive, providing first-aid support and constant monitoring to ensure a secure and worthy experience.

This program will be our Summer Calendar Acclimation Academy and will elevate you to Mount Kenya, beginning on May 11, 2024, and ending on July 14, 2024. Book today. Our team is ready to walk you to the mountains. We welcome you to the arena.

Acclimation to Mount Kenya Calendar

• May 11 – Castle Forest Hydrotherapy Chase
• May 25 – Table Mountain – Seven Ponds Traverse
• June 8 – Elephant Hill Bamboo & Alpine
• June 22 – Rhino Upsweep
• July 6 – Mackinders Upsweep
• July 11-14 – Mount Kenya Sirimon-Chogoria Traverse

Note: The single event details will follow on our website’s event page.

What to Wear and Carry when Acclimating to Mount Kenya

Each event in the acclimation calendar details the right attire to wear. We have a gear checklist here that provides the right gear for climbing Mount Kenya/Kilimanjaro.

Charges

• Advantage program cost of KES 57,000. Valid until May 9.
  • This can be paid in installments as follows;
    • A non-refundable deposit of KES. 10,000 by May 9.
    • KES. 20,000 by June 6.
    • Clear balance by July 10.
• The single events are open to every hiker who wants to join at a single event cost once the program starts. Catch as many as you can!

Readiness Checklist

✅Sit, relax, and imagine. Where your mind is, the feet will reach there.

✅Take exercises at home, near home, or on the hiking trails.

✅Hydrate often. Water is a medicine for metabolism and trustable support when acclimating.

✅Start where you are with what you have. Wear your sports shoes, hike with them where friendly, understand why hiking boots are important, and plan to buy one. This is where it starts.

✅Stock the rest of the hiking gear slowly. By the arrival of the event, you will have all the necessary hiking gear.

✅Keep in touch. We are here to support you.

✅Maintain a positive spirit. Unlearn from what you heard about hiking.

✅Follow our guides. We have been there before and know what is recommended.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If, for any reason, you decide to cancel the ticket, the ticket is flexible. It can be used in upcoming events if cancellation is made no later than 72 hours before the next event and the installments have been paid on time. Otherwise, you forfeit 7% of the total excess fee on every day hike missed. If you cancel the expedition at least one week before, you get a refund or a carry-forward of 30% of the total excess fee.

Inquiries and Updates

For inquiries and updates, click here. We also recommend you join the Hikers Arena Hiking Community Whatsapp group (Click here to join) to keep up to date with our activities and upcoming events.