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Mountain Climbing
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is an extinct glacier covered volcano straddling the
equator. At 17,058 Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa
behind Kilimanjaro. Your hike will begin in the bamboo and hygenia
forest at about 8,000 feet; home to an abundance of wildlife including
elephants, buffalo, zebra, giant forest hogs and lions. You'll ascend
through areas of giant heath, senicios and tussock grasses. Point
Lenana at 16,355 feet, the third highest peak, can be climbed by anyone
in good physical condition. This is the goal of most visitors to Mount
Kenya as it does not require any technical training.
Sample
Mountain Climbing Itineraries & Pricing
Options:
Point Lenana; non technical climb. Due to the elevation, we recommend a
minimum of five days to acclimate.
Batian & Nelion; technical climb. Seven to eight days are
recommend. One night is usually spent on the summit of Nelion 17,021
feet.
Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro, 19,340 feet, is Africa's highest mountain and is located
in Tanzania just over the Kenyan border. This is by far the most
popular mountain in Africa, visited by close to 20,000 climbers each
year. The summit of Uhuru Peak can be reached without technical
equipment by anyone in good physical condition. Due to its popularity,
park fees are higher, camping is restricted to designated areas and off
trail hiking is not allowed.
Kilimanjaro: non technical climb. Five to eight days.
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