Mount Kenya Climbing Safaris

Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa.
It has three main peaks; Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m) and Point Lenana (4,985m)
The 3 main hiking routes are:
• Sirimon route: The sirimon route is fit for every one, and mostly accessible for every one, and flowering plants are the giant Lobelia ,Groundsel which are the main mount Kenya floras, a number of wildlife are also found on this route.
• Chogoria route: mount Kenya chogoria route is on the east side of mount Kenya, and the most beautiful of all the routes, one would term it as the most magnificent route, driest route, and the route with the most lakes like, Lake ellis, Lake michaelson and lake allis
• Naromoru route: This route is rated as the moderately trafficked but with the most difficult terrain, it has some effects in its own, therefore it is less beautiful than than the 2 most hiking routes.

MOUNTAIN GEAR CHECKLIST SUMMARY

MOUNTAIN GEAR CHECKLIST SUMMARY
• Headlamp
• Walking pole(s)/
• Sleeping Bag,
• Gaiters: To keep mud, rocks, and snow out of your boots.
• Water purification: This is essential as water for drinking is taken directly from mountain streams.
• Hiking Boots: This is the most important item on the list. You’ll need a comfortable/waterproof pair of hiking boots which offer plenty of support. Make sure they are broken in before you get to Kilimanjaro/Mt. Kenya!
Other Check list (limit yourself)
• 1 set of thermal underwear (top & bottom)
• 1 sleeping bag (rating 0 C or four seasons)
• 1 warm jersey/sweater (wool)
• 1 sleeping pad/mat
• 1 pair of track suit top & bottom
• 1 light towel
• 1 polar fleece/down vest
• 1 pair of light loose fitting cotton trousers
• 1 waterproof jacket (with a hood) & pants
• 1 to 2 long sleeves shirts (cotton/wool)
• 4 pairs of thermal hiking socks
• 2 to 3 T-shirts/shirts
• 2 pairs of thermal socks liner
• 2 to 3 pairs of shorts (with pockets)
• 1 pair of hiking boots
• 1 wide brimmed hat / baseball cap
• 1 pair of sneakers/trainers/takkies
• 1 pair of warm heavy weight gloves/mittens
• 1 pair of gaiters
• 1 pair of light weight gloves (inner gloves)
• 1 bandana
• 1 pair of sunglasses/mountaineering glasses
• 1 balaclava
• 1 wool hat
• 1 warm scarf

NB: Make sure that your boots are waterproof

USEFUL EQUIPMENT:

• 2 x 2 litres water bottles (camel bags preferably)
• 1 head lamp (plus spare batteries & bulb)
• 1 pair of walking/ski poles
• 1 pocket swiss army knife
• 2 – 3 packets of moist towelettes.
• 1 travel pillow (optional)
Personal Items & Toiletries:
US $ Travellers cheques, toothpaste & tooth brush, body lotion, toilet paper and other personal hygiene items. (Ladies, please carry some sanitary toiletries as being at high altitude may alter your cycle).
Photographic (optional):
• 1 camera (plus spare batteries),film & tripod stand,different lenses,
• 1 pair of binoculars,video camera,video tapes, battery packs.

4 Days Mt Kenya Climbing Naro Moru Route Round Transverse- Trekking & Climbing Mount Kenya

Transfer to Naromoru Park Gate for registration and where the hike starts, 2600m From the gate, keep to the park track, which follows the crest of a board ridge between the Northern and Southern Naromoru valleys…

 

 5 Days 4 Nights Mount Kenya Climbing Adventure – Sirimon Route Down Chogoria Route

Leave Nanyuki at 8 am proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate …

 

5 Days Sirimon – Sirimon Route

Depart Nairobi in shared transport for Mount Kenya area – arrive Nanyuki late afternoon.Afternoon acclimatize .Dinner and overnight at Simbas hotel…

 

6 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Naro Moru -Chogoria Route

Mt Kenya is the ultimate hiking and climbing destination in Kenya. It is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa at 5199m above sea level (asl), and features ice-capped peaks, outlandish glacial valleys…

 

6 Days Trekking Mount Kenya Sirimon -Naro Moru with peak circuit route

Sirimon route is more scenic and it is on the drier side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking.NaroMoru is the most popular route although not the most scenic.