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Mount Kenya
Discover and Climb Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa
For mountain climbing enthusiast, you will get an opportunity of a lifetime to climb the second highest mountain in Africa and fifth highest in the world.
Climbers are normally grouped in threes and accompanied by an experienced mountaineer to train and get acclimatized to the high altitude. It is advisable to train on a minor peak before trying Nelion and Batian, the highest peaks
Tour companies offer excellent guiding on most routes as part of the mountain climbing package whose cost is inclusive of hotel stay, Food, Park Fees, climbing and cooking gear. They also provide porters and ground transportation to the mountains.
The training program includes training for endurance, strength and rock climbing techniques. Activities like running, cycling, and swimming are also helpful for physical conditioning.
The months of December through March usually have the best weather for climbing. Most Mountain climbing tour operators advice one to get insurance in case there is an accident.
Mount Kenya is one of the few places in Africa near the equator that have permanent glaciers. So if you like to see winter-like environment in the tropics, this is the place for you. It has crisp clean air that will clean your lungs and improve your health.
The mountain is about 100 miles north of Nairobi and can sometimes be seen from some tall buildings in Nairobi.
The other big attraction is the Mount Kenya National Park, located next to the mountain. This is a place to see lots of different wild animals.
Mount Kenya is also a very important water catchment area with many rivers emerge from its melting glaciers. The great abundance of rivers there offers great opportunity to enjoy whitewater rafting and even Bungee jumping at the river creeks.
Several thousands mountain climbers both local and international come to climb the mountain every year. These climbers are gladly surprised to find that there are several high quality hotels at the base of the mountain to cater to their every need.
Some of these hotels include Mount Kenya Safari Club, Outspans, Naro-Moru River Lodge, Treetops, Mountain-Lodge and Bantu-Lodge.
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Climbing mount kenya
For mountaineers (amateur & Pros), here is a great opportunity to climb Mt. Kenya, the second highest in Africa.
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