LIKI NORTH MT KENYA HIKE

The Liki North route offers a quieter alternative to Mount Kenya's crowded trails, branching off from the main Sirimon path after Old Moses Camp (3,300m). This 12km round-trip journey takes you through stunning Mackinder's Valley, where moorlands adorned with giant lobelias and groundsels gradually open to reveal spectacular views of the mountain's iconic twin peaks. The trail follows a gradual to moderate incline, crossing the Liki North River and passing through increasingly sparse vegetation as you climb. At 3,993m, the Liki North viewpoint offers breathtaking vistas of glacier-clad Batian (5,199m) and Nelion (5,188m) on clear mornings. This isolated location provides excellent wildlife spotting opportunities and serves as ideal acclimatization for those planning higher summit attempts. Weather changes rapidly—expect cold winds and potential fog, making early starts and proper layered clothing essential.