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21/08/2026

We've had quite the season on Mount Kenya with a few epic Batian Ascents.

One group of friends from South Africa got the full experience - from fly fishing at Lake Michaelson, to altitude sickness and adjusting plans to sleep low, they rolled with the punches and the full crew summited Batian on the 11th of August. The thing that stood out most with Sylvia, Jonathan and the two Chris's was their excitement and support of each other as tight friends. We loved having them on the mountain and we're so appreciative of these beautiful pictures they've allowed us to share.

The group spent 7 days and 6 nights on the mountain, and we're on a Standard package with rented sleeping bags from African Ascents. They chose to use two experienced climbing guides to assist their party of 3, which worked really well on send day. If you'd like to know more about how to reach 5,199m on a 3.1 million year old volcano...(yes, Mt. Kenya is in fact a young-ish volcano) please don't hesitate to reach out.

13/08/2026

At the tail end of June, African Ascents hosted the March To The Top foundation during their Kilimanjaro Summit bid - a fundraiser to celebrate 20 years of education and conservation impact in Kenya.

Julian Wright led the team on an 8 day expedition 🗻 passing through Kilimanjaro's stark and beautiful environments. Kili is one of the busiest mountains on the planet, but African Ascents know how to manage expeditions to Uhuru Peak - keeping them private, comfortable and safe.

It was an incredible trip, with interesting people and valuable perspectives. We hope to do it again in another ten years 🍾🎉. Thank you for choosing us to make it all happen in 2026 ❤️

04/07/2026

We've been pretty busy on Batian this month, and lucky enough to have Jules Wright guiding clients in Kenya 🇰🇪 and Tanzania 🇹🇿

A lot of people are driven to summit Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Kilimanjaro - but have you ever considered the highest point on Mount Kenya? At 5199m above sea level, this alpine style climb offers an unreal experience for climbers with trad experience.

A recent guest recounts:

"Batian was a wild experience. We were going to go for it Friday but I got no sleep the night before due to an altitude issue. Fortunately we had a slack day so Friday was rest, and summit attempt Saturday. Very smooth ex*****on. On the rock before sunrise, had time to stop and eat lunch in a comfortable spot, summit about 1:30 with moderate wind and picturesque clouds.

Descent of the route is complex and the new rappel route is only partially in place. We helped another party on the descent and eventually joined up low down once it was fully dark. Some of camp crew met us at climb base and we hiked down fueled on tea for a late dinner. About 16 hours camp-to-camp."

This is a true adventure and bucket list item - made possible with expert guiding! Get in touch with us to find out more about our alpine climbing trips.

21/06/2026

Recent guests Eli and Bella joined our crew for an epic 5 day Chogoria trek and were kind enough to share their pictures and memories with us. ❤️

Beautiful June weather ☀️, tea time under open skies or tucked away in the mess tent when it was chilly, huge milky way star scapes ✨, frigid dips 🥽 to wash off the days dust, giggles with the guides and an adventure they'll never forget.

Bella and Eli chose a standard spec trek and rented sleeping bags as part of their package. If you'd like to find out more about our 5 day Chogoria trek please drop us a DM. 📨

*We have a set departure for a 5 Day Chogoria trek starting 27 August at a discounted price! Get in touch for this rare deal ASAP (4 places available)

11/05/2026

This past weekend, 7 members of the African Ascents team completed an intensive 2-day Wilderness First Aid course hosted at Batian View and facilitated by the incredible instructors from SOLO Schools Africa — Kanja, Melissa, and Ruguru. 🏔️🩺⛑️

The training was rigorous, practical, and deeply valuable. From learning how to safely approach and assess a scene, gain patient consent, and perform systematic evaluations, to treating suspected fractures, sprains, asthma attacks, anaphylactic shock, heat-related illnesses, hypothermia, and more — every scenario reinforced one important truth: in the wilderness, situations can escalate incredibly quickly. 🌧️⚠️🥾

At African Ascents, mountain safety is never an afterthought. It is a core part of who we are and how we operate. Whether guiding clients at altitude or navigating remote environments, proper preparation and high-quality medical training are essential. 💪🏾🏕️🧭

Training with reputable organizations and experienced instructors who truly understand mountain environments is an absolute must. The knowledge, judgement, and confidence gained in these settings can make all the difference when it matters most. 🚑 🌍

A huge thank you to the SOLO Schools Africa team for sharing their expertise and challenging us throughout the weekend. We’re proud to continue investing in the skills that help keep our team and our climbers safe in the mountains. 🙌🏾⛰️

09/04/2026

❄ Winter is coming and we're here for it! ❄

June 2026 sees two set departures heading up the Chogoria Route - a 5 day option from 15 to 19 of June and a 6 day option from 24 to 29 June.

Trek with us from the Chogoria Gate through other worldly landscapes, sleep in private camps and stay fully remote, enjoying our premium food and friendly professional staff - reaching the top of Point Lenana along the way.

For single trekkers or couples wanting to join in with new people, set departures are ideal. Lower prices, new friends and exciting shared experiences. We take a maximum of 6 guests per trip and we're offering discounted prices for June only - DM us for more information or WhatsApp +27 82 219 2054 📲

26/03/2026

We're visiting the Mountains of the Moon 🌝 in September and we'd love you to join us.

If you'd like to know more about the trip and chat with one of our lead guides, Julian Wright, join us on Monday the 30th of March at 10:30am Kenyan time for a short presentation of Julian's Rwenzori tales.

There will be ample time for Q&A too - after which we're pretty sure you'll be Googling flights into Entebbe ✈️

For the link - please email [email protected] 📩

20/02/2026

*6 - 13 September 2026*

Join Julian Wright and Ciaran Brown for an 8 or 10 day alpine adventure - come and explore the Mountains of the Moon 🌔 with us this September!

The legendary Rwenzori Mountains 🦍 rise in dramatic, mist-shrouded beauty along the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Famous for their snow-capped equatorial peaks, ancient glaciers, and otherworldly giant lobelias 🌱and groundsels, they offer one of Africa’s most wild, remote, and biodiverse alpine landscapes.

Trekking in the Rwenzoris 🗻 exposes travellers to everything from giant chameleons to glacial ascents of Margherita Peak at 5109 masl - it’s a true expedition-style climb — remote, dramatic, and far more rugged than its altitude alone suggests

Get in touch with us at info@africanascents for more information and pricing. This is one you don't want to miss ☝

16/02/2026

At the end of January African Ascents had the pleasure of hosting one of the biggest group treks we've led on Mount Kenya. While it was large, with 20 trekkers, what was most special about it was the organisation behind the trek - 🚑

Dharura support a wide range of hospital and community projects (mainly in Kenya), and engage with the wider Global Health community to improve the provision of, and effective access to emergency care globally.

Trekking safely with a group of this size requires a lot of support and we were so happy to receive Dharura's Joint Lead for Global EM Fellowships, Andy Lockyer's, feedback:

"Just to let you guys know now we’ve recovered! The trip was perfect. Everyone from the guides to the porters were so professional and friendly, and we felt in such safe hands. Seeing other groups near the summit, that obviously isn’t always the case for others."

Even better was feedback on one our most experienced guides, Boniface:

"Boni also dealt really nicely with the way I was our 'sea-level group leader' so took complete control on the mountain but joined our own group dynamic so I could still support our team as a lead. We would love to make this an annual event so would be keen to start making preparations for next year in due course!"

Dharura were kind enough to do emergency training with our mountain team in the afternoons in camp, which was an exciting gift for our staff - learning new things is always useful, especially for emergencies.

The group completed our unique 5 Day Chogoria route which ascends the eastern side of the mountain and descends the western side. If you're interested in learning more about our treks or possibly bringing your organisation to Mount Kenya - please get in touch - 📩

17/01/2026

We've had some epic groups come through our proverbial doors over December 🎄 and January, everyone from experienced mountaineers to hiking newbies - but one thing remains the same - everyone loves birthday cake at altitude! 🎂

Here we have Toby, Alun and John from the UK who spent an awesome ten days on Mount Kenya - summiting Lenana Peak ⛰, Nelion Peak ⛰ and Batian Peak ⛰ - quite the achievement to kick off 2026.

Thanks to our amazing porters for bringing a fully frosted birthday cake to the high peaks to celebrate Alun's last whirl around the sun - that's a proper balancing act! 🤹‍♀️

If you have a milestone birthday coming up - consider something like summiting Mount Kenya or Kilimanjaro to give it that much more meaning. Contact us on [email protected] for more information.

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