Trekking, Mount Kenya National Park
Mount Kenya National Park, Peak Lenana
Technical climbing, Mount Kenya National Park, Batian, Equipment
Trekking, Mount Kenya National Park
TREKKING
It is not necessary to be a professional, to climb Mount Kenya. Climbing the third highest peak Lenana is also possible with the right mental attitude and a bit of mountain experience. There are three main routes. The busiest begins at Sirimon Gate, the other two at Naro Moru and Chogoria Gate respectively. In order to get the best possible experience one should plan five days to climb Lenana. Here it is important to get used to the height step by step. We recommend an overnight stay at an altitude of about 2000 meters, then an overnight stay at an altitude of about 3000 meters, then one should spend the night at about 4000 meters to climb the summit in the early morning and enjoy the sunrise at an altitude of 4985 meters. For those who do not want to climb the summit, Mount Kenya offers a variety of beautiful day trips. In addition to the three main routes, there are other ways to experience an unforgettable adventure. The ascent via the routes Timau/Marania, Kamweti, Burguret, Meru/Rutudnu, Themwe, Irangi and Gunia is unique, but always requires the agreement of the park management.
TECHNICAL CLIMBING
Mount Kenya has some of the smart climbs in Africa. on the mountain there are several climbing practice areas especially on the northern moorlands, Gorges valley, Hide valley, Hobley valley and many other areas on the minor peaks. If one wants to reach the highest point of Mount Kenya which is peak Batian (5,199m) followed by peak Nelion (5,192m) climbing experience is already needed.
One can get a guide who organises for the climbing equipment, if not available.
SCENERY VIEWING
Mt Kenya is already recognized by UNESCO as a world Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. One of the reason is its beautiful, diverse and unique sceneries. The main u-shaped valleys that spread in a radial pattern from the peaks is just one example next to the historical caves, beautiful rivers, lakes and tans. Mt Kenya has a variety of wildlife which include elephant, buffalo, leopard, eland, defassa water buck and much more. Nature walks are highly recommented for those, who want to discover the unique afroalpine landscape. Learn more about Mount Kenya as a important historical and cultural sign while discovering the caves and enjoying the landscape.
