Wilderness Alternative Expedition

31/10/2024

Check out these STUNNING photos in from our Mount Kenya Lenana Peak team. A successful summit for all 2

24/10/2024

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24/10/2024

Our 500th Instagram post features a giraffe in Maasai Mara and its companion, the oxpecker. This bird shares a symbiotic relationship with the giraffe, feeding on harmful ticks and parasites in exchange for food.

22/10/2024

Here’s a mix of raw and edited photos from my Maasai Mara trip yesterday and today. To say that I have truly enjoyed every moment of this trip would not be enough words to express how happy I feel to have joined this trip. While I don’t usually join guests on safari, I was excited when Erik Asked me to join them in Maasai Mara on this trip. Though we’d love to tag our wonderful guests, they’ve chosen to stay private. A huge thank you to you Erik and your girlfriend Sharon for helping me capture these shots and teaching me how to edit them.

By the way Last night after dinner, we spent over four hours working on photo editing and playing with lighting—it’s been a great learning experience!

I’ll be leaving this lovely team in a few minutes from now to drive back to Nanyuki, where I’ll see off clients who just finished their Mount Kenya trek and welcome another group climbing with us Mount Kenya Tomorrow. I’ll then rejoin the team at Lake Nakuru soon, and I’ll share more photos once I’m back in Nanyuki.

22/10/2024

I hope you’ll love it if these few shots of the amazing girls who recently climbed Mount Kenya with us fly your way—again! They absolutely crushed it, and it was such a privilege to guide them up the mountain. If you’re thinking about your own adventure, just a heads-up: Wilderness Alternative Expedition is one of the top choices for Mount Kenya treks.

15/10/2024

What’s on your mountain fix list this December? Why not add climbing Mount Kenya to it! Come join us this December for an unforgettable trek with wildernsss Alternative expat guides, through one of the most beautiful and scenic routes on Mount Kenya the Chogoria route.

14/10/2024

The Dutch duo tells us that icy, and slippery trails aren’t enough to stop a determined climber with an expat guide! Yesterday, despite the challenging conditions on Mount Kenya, This lovely team persevered while many others couldn’t make it to the summit. Led by our expert guide Lockii, they reached Point Lenana in high spirits and proved that determination (and a little grit) goes a long way.

From Mackinders Camp ( on Narumoru route ) to the peak, Was quite tough but rewarding trek. We like to think that October and November climbs truly test your limits, but they also make the summit that much sweeter.

We can’t stress enough how important it is to have expat guides and well trained local guides by your side while climbing Mount Kenya. Knowing you’re in safe hands not only boosts your confidence but also enhances the entire experience.

If you would like to climb Mount Kenya with us talk to us on +254743789655 .

13/10/2024

Wow! Wow! Just wow ! Crazy, Crazy Dutch Guests! 100 % summit for the Dutch Mount kenya Team.

Turns out the Dutch aren’t just pros at building windmills 😊 they’re also incredible mountaineers! Just when thought he had seen it all, and showed up and completely blew our mind! Shoutout to these two legends who absolutely crushed the Naromoru-Sirimon route and summited Lenana Peak in just THREE days!

Now, we’re telling all our “Dutch “ like minded (and anyone else up for a challenge to come and take on this epic route. It’s the shortest route to Mount Kenya’s Lenana Peak and the perfect fix if you’ve only got a few days in Kenya.

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13/10/2024

A bit late to the party, but YES! YES! YES! Our entire first Mount Kenya team made it to the summit yesterday morning! After a heartfelt farewell to our incredible local crew in Nanyuki, they’re now heading back to Nairobi. Huge congrats to the team! Oh, and when the girls start talking about ‘princess treatment’ on the mountain, you better believe it—we’ve got a hundred reasons why our service was that good! Just ask !

Mount Kenya via the Chogoria route is, without a doubt, one of the most stunning itineraries we offer. It’s the perfect adventure to plan for 2025!

And guess what? We’ve still got a duo of Dutch climbers on Mount Kenya who just summited, and we cannot wait to get our hands on those summit shots to spam your feed with them—so keep your eyes on this space!

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01/10/2024

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime on Mount Kenya? We are expats in crafting perfect Mount Kenya itineraries up Mount Kenya, And we leave no stone unturned in our planning. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just starting out, our tailored itineraries suit all fitness levels and budgets.

Let’s make your dream climb Mount Kenya a reality this October !

27/09/2024

24/09/2024

The Batian North Face of Mount Kenya, Kenya’s tallest peak. The North Face route starts from Kami Hut in the Shipton camp. To get to the top, it will take you 7 to 8 days, which will include two days of climbing. When on North Face, you must stay overnight at the Firmin Tower by putting a tent or bivouac. For this trek, climbers don’t need crampons. In case you want to traverse the “Gates of Mist” to Nelion, then crampons are a must.

For more information about climbing to Batian peak or Nelion peak on Mount Kenya Please talk to us on +254743789655

23/09/2024

An old photo of Nelion, Thompson’s Flake and Thompson’s Peak shot from my iPhone on 2019 while climbing up to Nelion peak with a friend.

Batian and Nelion are arguably the world’s greatest challenge peaks. It requires technical climbing gear and someone with climbing experience from 1V+ grade. The climb takes between 6 to 7 days or more.

23/09/2024

Lake Ellis - Mt. Kenya| Hiking
Interesting hiking trails in Kenya have all sorts of wonderful qualities. Some have more than one quality. Rarely do you ever encounter a trail that has almost all the qualities you could possibly encounter on a hike. The Lake Ellis tour is one such place. To say that it deserves to be on the top of the list of interesting hiking trails in Kenya would not be a stretch.

23/09/2024

At Mount Kenya, the sun sets and rises at the same time every day, with both the day and night lasting 12 hours. In fact, there is only a 1-minute difference between the shortest and longest days in the year. This is due to it being situated so close to the equator.

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20/09/2024

What a moment! Huge congratulations to our Kilimanjaro guests for reaching the summit this morning. It was cold at the top, but spirits were high, and the team pushed through with smiles all around. Now, it’s time for the journey back—where cold drinks, warm beds, and well-earned rest await. Special thanks to our amazing local Tanzania crew for their hard work. Climbing Kili is unforgettable, and the memories will last a lifetime!

19/09/2024

Waking up at Shira Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro is a remarkable experience. As the morning light breaks through the darkness, the surrounding landscape slowly reveals itself, with the rugged terrain and distant peaks coming into view. The air is crisp and invigorating, and the stillness of the morning creates a sense of tranquility. It’s a perfect moment to reflect on the journey ahead and appreciate the natural beauty of the mountain.

19/09/2024

The last two weeks have been the busiest for wilderness alternative expedition! Our teams have been spread across two countries—one group climbing mount kenya, another conquering mount kilimanjaro, and to top it off, we had some clients enjoying the incredible amboseli national park.

Amboseli is a gem in Kenya’s crown, with stunning views of mount kilimanjaro and one of Africa’s largest elephant populations. Watching elephants roam freely across the plains with the towering Kilimanjaro in the background is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Amboseli is a must for wildlife lovers!

19/09/2024

Chogoria Route is, without doubt, the most scenic and rewarding for travelers interested in seeing beautiful landscapes and the exotic flora on Mount Kenya.

The Chogoria route contains luxurious vegetation and combined with the fact that the final eruption of Mount Kenya occurred on this side of the mountain makes it is one of the most scenic parts of the entire area

17/09/2024

Awesome shots flying in from our team in Maasai mara.

17/09/2024

Postcards from Mount Kilimanjaro!

If you’re into flowers, you’ll love climbing Kilimanjaro. As you hike up, you’ll pass through rainforests filled with unique blooms like Kilimanjaro impatiens, and higher up, you’ll find giant groundsels and everlasting flowers in the alpine zones. The changing landscapes make the climb more than just a trek—it’s like walking through nature’s garden. Who knew hiking could be this beautiful?

14/09/2024

There are so many parks in Kenya that we love, but no matter how much we identify as a mountaineering company, some places are just impossible to ignore. So, don’t be surprised when we recommend Samburu National Reserve after your Mount Kenya trek!

Samburu is one of Kenya’s most breathtaking parks, ideal for travelers looking for a truly unique, off-the-beaten-path experience. It’s home to the famous “Samburu Special Five,” including the rare Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and reticulated giraffe, and offers stunning landscapes of dry terrain against the Ewaso Ng’iro River

Our clients, who just finished their Mount Kenya adventure, are now having the best time in Samburu and Shaba, soaking in the views and wildlife!

13/09/2024

When our guests have an exceptional experience on Mount Kenya, we love to share it. Recently, we hosted and guided a group of four guests from Germany, and this is what they had to say:

“Dear Kenny,
Here are some photos from Mount Kenya. Please feel free to share them on your social media. The trek truly exceeded all expectations. Your porters went above and beyond to ensure we were well taken care of—no request was too much for them. And, oh, how strong they are! You have one of the best teams, Kenny. Joseph, the lead guide, was incredibly patient. His evening briefings, steady pace, and knowledge about the mountain were invaluable.

We couldn’t have asked for a better trek. Your team stood out in such a unique way on Mount Kenya. We actually felt a bit shy when we arrived at the campsites to find our tents already set up, with tea and popcorn waiting for us! It was such a wonderful surprise. Thank you so much, Wilderness Alternative Expedition, for an unforgettable experience on Mount Kenya.”

13/09/2024

Sleepy Serval 😆
The animals are sometimes described as nocturnal and crepuscular, but their activity pattern is often influenced by the presence of humans as well as by the behavior of their prey. In regions where they have many large, nocturnal competitors for food, they move to other times of day. In undisturbed areas of the maasia Mara, the serval is mainly active in the early morning and late afternoon. During the night, it goes on a short hunt approximately every three hours. During the hottest temperatures of the day, it usually rests in the shade. For more infomation about maasai mara read https://wildernessalternativeexpedition.com/trip/maasai-mara/

06/09/2024

In case you were wondering… this is what luxury Camping on Mount Kenya Looks Like witj us😜.