Mt. Kenya
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Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa after Kilimanjaro. The highest peaks of the mountain are Batian (5,199 m), Nelion (5,188m) & Point Lenana (4,985m). Most trekkers only climb to Point Lenana due to the technical climbing approach required for Nelion & Batian. The mountain was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and receives over 15,000 visitors annually.
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There are 3 main routes on the mountain that most trekkers use: Sirimon, Noro Moru and Chogoria (and you can do a combination of those). You can camp or use huts on all three and the trek is normally 4-5 days to go up to Point Lenana and back down again.
Routes on Mt. Kenya
NARO MORU ROUTE
NARO MORU ROUTE
NARO MORU ROUTE
This is the most popular route, though usually wetter than the Sirimon route. Take this classic route up Mount Kenya through the notoriously treacherous vertical bog and into the wide Teleki Valley beneath Tryndall, The Lewis Glacier.
SIRIMON ROUTE
NARO MORU ROUTE
NARO MORU ROUTE
The Sirimon route offers some of finest trekking, and is also the most gradual ascent. The route starts on the northwest side of the Mountain near Nanyuki at the Sirimon Gate. The route passes through impressive Yellowwood forests in the lower reaches and features abundant wildlife and beautiful alpine scenery higher up.
Access is adequate and offers bunk house facilities.
CHOGORIA ROUTE
CHOGORIA ROUTE
CHOGORIA ROUTE
The Chogoria route is said to be the most scenic and interesting of the three main routes on the mountain.
The route passes the enchanting Hall Tarns and looks down sheer cliffs into the spectacular Gorges Valley and onto the beautiful Lake Michaelson.
PEAK CIRCUIT
CHOGORIA ROUTE
CHOGORIA ROUTE
This is a unique trek around the main peaks, with a distance of about 10 km and height gain and loss of over 2,000m (6,600 ft). It can be walked in one day, but more commonly takes two or three. It can also be used to join different ascent and descent routes. En-route, you witness popular spots such as the two tarns, American tarn,
This is a unique trek around the main peaks, with a distance of about 10 km and height gain and loss of over 2,000m (6,600 ft). It can be walked in one day, but more commonly takes two or three. It can also be used to join different ascent and descent routes. En-route, you witness popular spots such as the two tarns, American tarn, the Hausberg Col, Arthur’s seat as well as Point John and Daton.