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Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa standing at (5199m). Fewer people climb here than Kilimanjaro, but those who do, often rate it as a more interesting climb. The area around Mt Kenya is somewhere easy to visit, where you can relax and enjoy the landscape and scenery. Alternatively, if you're in reasonable health and ready for a challenge, why not enjoy the satisfaction of climbing to the top of this magnificent mountain.

LOCATION & LANDSCAPE

It’s has tremendously varied zones of vegetation and scenery as you climb; from the acacia studied plains, lush moorlands, moving up to a barren alpine zone covered in snow and finally the craggy summit. It’s toughness and beauty have gripped the imagination of adventurers for more than a century. Even for climbers with experience in mountaineering, Mount Kenya offers a challenge and a natural beauty that is difficult to beat.

There are different options of climbing Mt. Kenya ranging from a quick one day stroll, to an intensive five or six day hike. Whether you’re a nature admirer just wanting a leisurely day exploring the lower forest of the Mt.Kenya slopes or a more ambitious adventurer, who wishes to summit. Pt. Lenana (4,985m) is the most accessible and arguagbly the prettiest route or you can opt do some "proper" rock climbing to reach the twin peaks Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5,188m), it really is up to you. Because the mountain is so large, and offers such a diversity of trekking and climbing routes, there may be a need for a special itinerary that you require, which most travel agents will be happy to help you with. The Mountain Club of Kenya are also an organisation you can contact for more information .

WHERE TO STAY

Of course, you don't have to climb Mount Kenya to enjoy the area around it. There are some wonderful places to stay nearby where you can relax and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery.

Photos courtesy of:

1.Chris 73 / Wikimedia Commons

2. National Geographic - Bobby Model - A hiker peers out of an ice cave on Mount Kenya's north face. No matter their location, ice caves contain a significant amount of ice year-round.

3. Håkon Dahlmo. August 2003.

Photos courtesy of:

1.Chris 73 / Wikimedia Commons

2. National Geographic - Bobby Model - A hiker peers out of an ice cave on Mount Kenya's north face. No matter their location, ice caves contain a significant amount of ice year-round.

3. Håkon Dahlmo. August 2003.

Photos courtesy of:

1.Chris 73 / Wikimedia Commons

2. National Geographic - Bobby Model - A hiker peers out of an ice cave on Mount Kenya's north face. No matter their location, ice caves contain a significant amount of ice year-round.

3. Håkon Dahlmo. August 2003.