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Climbing Mt Kenya

Climbing mt kenya ; Mt kenya is an equatorial mountain., with an unusual climate.One of the greatest dangers on Mt Kenya is hypothermis. Mt Kenya (Batian 17,058) is the highest point.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Transfer in the morning from your hotel to the mount kenya hostel, your base for the trek up Mt Kenya. The remainder of the day will be at leisure and for preparation of your Mt Kenya expedition.

Day 2

t midday, drive to the roadhead of the Naro Moru track from where you will hike up to the Met Station approximately 2 kms distance. - sleeping at an altitude of about 10,000 feet, zero degree latitude Equator. The mountain above 9500 feet forms the Mt Kenya National Park and is a World Heritage Site. Night at Met Station.

Day 3

The hike up into the Teleki Valley to the Mackinder's Camp. From the Met Station the trek will be through a wide swath of deep bog, and in the event of rain (which is likely), the going will be even slower. The hike today will be 5 to 7 hours. Overnight at Teleki Valley (13,900 ft).

Day 4

An early pre-dawn start is scheduled to ensure a summit bid in time for the majestic summit scenery at dawn. Although not of a technical nature, the hike to the third highest peak of Mount Kenya (Point Lenana at 16,355 ft) is physically strenuous. The track involves approximately a kilometer hike up the valley, crossing several small rock outcrops and a swampy area before starting the scree ascent to Point Lenana. Return to the base camp and proceed down the mountain to the hostel and further to Nairobi.

General Information

Duration:
4 Days
Location Start:
Nairobi
Location Finish:
Nairobi
Payment Types:
Paypal, Cheque, Travellers Cheque, Payment Transfer
We Speak:
English, available on request

Extra Information

Inclusions -
porters, guide, rescue fee, entrance fee, accommodation in the huts full board
Exclusions -
transfer to and from mount kenya, us $ 50 PER PERSON,
Extras -
Climbing Mt kenya, trekking kenya, hikking kenya, walking mt kenya: It is an extinct volcano mountain standing alone., which last erupted between 2.6 and 3.1 million years ago. You do not need to be a proffessional to be on the trek. For technical climbers, they will be able to reach batian the highest peak. The high rainfall and mild temperature's characteristic of the lower slopes of mt kenya sustain a luxuriant growth of forest up to about 2100 to 2400 metres. It is important to be warm while on mount kenya trekking trip. The weather at mt kenya is dry during the day and wet during the night. Mt Kenya is one of the world's famous big mountains.
Mt Kenya is Africa's second highest standing mountain and the highest of all Kenya Mountains. A t a height of 5199 meters above sea level, Mount Kenya has three peaks, Batian 5,199m, Nelion 5,188m and point Lenana 4,985m. Other major summits on the mountain include Point Piggott 4,957m, Point Dutton 4,885 and Point John 4,883m. Of the Mt Kenya three main peaks (Batian, Lenana and Nelion), only point Lenana can be reached by trekkers and the other two being only for technical climbers.
Mt Kenya Trekking, Walking, Mt Kenya trek, Mt Kenya hike, Mt Kenya , Climb Mt Kenya Climb Mt Kenya . Mt Kenya safaris.Naro Moru route :
This is the most popular and straight forward route.
The starting point is Naru Moru town where all the preparations for climbing are done.
Sirimon and Chogoria , producing a remarkably diverse and spectacular trek.
Sirimon coming off the west passes through the dry side of mt kenya with its giant trees and rocky terrain, and the descent onto the Chogoria path is exactly different with its lush bamboo and highland forests. It is possible to climb through these routes at any time.

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