Mountain Climbing
A wonderful trekking challenge in deepest Africa along and up extinct volcanoes, passing nature, millions of years old. As you trek in this vast Savannah expanse at an altitude of over 2000 metres, come face to face with a multitude of wild animals; zebras, gazelles, giraffes, birds.
Mt.Kenya
Main Summit:
Point Bataan (5,199m) and point Nelion (5,188 m) Subsidiary:
Point lenana (4,985 m) Location:
Mount Kenya National Park on the Equator
Getting to Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is approximately 200km north of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, and is comfortably accessible by road using a variety of transport options – buses, mini buses, taxi cab or a car hire will get you close to the mountain on the tarred roads to the nearest town: Naromoru town for Naro Moru route, Nanyuki town for Sirimon route and Chogoria town for Chogoria route. The last stretch from the nearest town to the various trailheads (typically +/- 25km) will be on dirt roads and these can be in poor condition (especially in wet weather) and require a 4WD, or an approach on foot.
When to Trek Mount Kenya
Although, Mount Kenya can be climbed all year round, the highest rainfall occurs between late March and the middle of May, and slightly less between late October and mid December. Maximum rainfall occurs in the forest belt and on the south-east side of the mountain where it reaches 2500mm. per year at 3000m. Rain and, higher up, snow can however be encountered at any time of year – even in the driest periods (January and February). Normally the drier seasons are associated with clear, dry weather which can last for many days on end. The best weather is generally in the mornings, and convectional rainfall, if any, tends to come in the mid-afternoon. Temperatures vary considerably with height and with time of day. At 3000m. Frosts can be encountered at night while day temperatures range from 5 to 15°C. Night time temperatures on the summit are well below freezing. The south-facing side of Mount Kenya receives more sunshine in the December to March period. During this time rock climbs are “in-condition” and snow and ice climbs gradually deteriorate. In the June to October period the north-facing rock climbs and south-facing ice climbs are best. It’s safest to climb Mt. Kenya during the dry seasons: January – February and August to September off the most reliably fine weather. The main routes are likely to be more crowded at this time of the year. If you favor complete solitude over the sunny skies, try going slightly off the peak season. It’s best to avoid the two rainy seasons from mid March until June and from late October to the end of December.
MT Kenya Intinery
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mt. Elgon
Sleeping Bags Rucksack Camping mat Cagoule Raincoat Balaclava Enough warm clothes
Main Summit:
N/B: Most items required for mountain climbing can be hired from us. Never the less this is what you need to bring:
KIBO (5895 M) and Mawenzi (5149 M) Subsidiary: Gillman’s Point (5685 M)
Location: Kilimanjaro national Park in Northern Tanzania First Ascent: Hans Meyer and party in 1898 The highest mountain in Africa and it is situated on the Northern Tanzania border with Kenya. It is snow capped and can be climbed any time of the year except during the long rains from Mid-March to Mid-May. The mountain is a designated National Park and is administered from Marangu gate on South side. The highest point on Kibo is Uhuru summit. Mt. Elgon situated at the Kenya-Uganda border, is just like any other mountain. It lays immediately after the Equator Mon the Northern hemisphere Crampons and others if Glacier travel expected. Mountain Boot Water bottle Torch/flashlight Goggles + Breeches Light weight trainers Warm socks – plus spares What’s included in our mountain climbing package:
All park fees
Camping fees
Guides and porters
Camping equipments eg tents
3 Meals a day
Technical Climbing equipments
The following items are required for technical ascent of the mountain peaks:
Climbing Harness – one. Locking screw gate carabineer –one Helmet – one ICE Tools – Ice hammer, Ice axe and crampons.