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Mount Kenya Climbs
Mount Kenya is the country's highest mountain. Sitting astride the equator, its icy summit reaches to 5199m (17,058 ft). All of the mountain above the 3200m contour forms a national park. The mountain consists of three principal zones; the rocky peak area, actually an eroded volcanic plug, with its mantle of glaciers and snowfields; the alpine zone with its distinctive giant vegetation; and the vast gentle lower slopes covered in mountain forest and bamboo jungle.
Many rivers flow from the perpetual snows, among them the mighty Tana, Kenya's largest and longest river and source of much of Kenya's electricity supply. Most visitors are content to marvel at the mountain's beauty but some will want to attempt to reach the peaks. The mountain's lesser peaks and glaciers can be scaled and walked by the fit and the adventurous.
Gane and Marshall, specialists in East Africa trekking, invite you to join one of our excellent Mt.Kenya treks. We offer programmes to summit Lenana Point between 4 days and 8 days in duration. Our most successful short itinerary is the 5 days Sirimon-Chogoria Crossover. Another popular programme is the 8 days Combo offering a safari in Hell's Gate National Park, before climbing Mt.Longonot overlooking the Rift Valley Lakes, and finally tackling Mt.Kenya by the Sirimon-Chogoria Crossover.
When to climb Mount Kenya
Good seasons to climb are December to March and June to October.
You may want to climb Mt. Kenya, when the moon is full or nearly full. Reaching your chosen peak in the period three or four days before or after full moon will still ensure a moon-lit climb. Click to check: Moon Phase Chart.
How much does it Cost?
Prices start at USD720 for a full guided adnmportered climb with mountain transfers. For the full range of routes and rates go to Mount Kenya Routes and Rates Chart
For Technical climbs to Batian and Nelion, please read the Information File and contact our office for a quotation.
Contact us so that we can help you plan your climb and also you might want to plan a safari and a few days on the Indian Ocean tropical beach to follow the exertions of the mountain trek.
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Other regions in Kenya
Despite its size, Amboseli is one of the most popular parks in Kenya due in part to its stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Chyulu Hills and Tsavo National Parks
Chyulu Hills & Tsavo National Parks are in south eastern Kenya between Kilimanjaro and the coast.
The Laikipia District of Kenya is located in the centre of the country, on the equator.
Lake Victoria is the second largest freshwater lake in the world at 70,000 square kilometres, and crosses over into Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
The Lamu Archipelago is located close to the northern coast of Kenya and home to the beautiful islands of Manda, Lamu, Kiwayu and Pate.
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a private reserve in north-east Kenya near to Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu and the Aberdares.
The Masai Mara, the most famous of Kenya’s reserves, has been called 'the most magnificent theatre in the world.'
Meru is one of Kenya’s least visited national parks.
Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya and occupies a stunning setting by the Indian Ocean.
Mount Kenya
Nairobi is a bustling, lively city which boasts its own National Park.
The Kenyan Rift Valley is a section of the 6,000km Great Rift Valley which stretches from the Dead Sea in the Middle East, all the way to Mozambique.
Samburu and Shaba National Parks
The Samburu National Reserve is situated on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya.
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Example itineraries in Mount Kenya Climbs
Mt Kenya with Hells Gate Safari and Longonot climb 8dys
Mt Kenya with Hells Gate Safari and Longonot climb 8dys The programme offers you our most popular Mt.Kenya departure. It packs in Hells Gate and Longonot overlooking the Rift Valley Lakes, but still leaves time for acclimatisation and a chance to scramble to the remote outposts of Terere and Sendeo before trekking to Point Lenana on magnificent Mt.Kenya.
Mt Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Traverse 5 days
Mt Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Traverse 5 days. The itinerary combines 2 of the most splendid routes on the mountain. The gentlest ascent trail to the peaks and with an extra acclimatization day included at 4,200m it has a huge summit success record. The hike Passes through montane forest, bamboo, heather and Mooreland zones to the peaks, spectacular jagged peaks, glaciated "U" shaped valleys, deep gorges and waterfalls. It’s possible to use mountain huts or upgrade to private camping.
