Mount Kenya Climbing and hiking

Read on for more information about Mount Kenya Climbing, the routes, the weather, and offer for trekking of this astounding mountain in Africa.

Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa. The main Mount Kenya climbing routes include Sirimon, Chogoria, and Naro Moru. This trek to the top of Mt. Kenya could very well be the best and most varied mountain trek across East Africa. The route starts at Sirimon Gate and ends going down the Chogoria route. Also, from Naro Moru route ending at Chogoria Gate.

The maximum altitude is 4,985 meters above sea level, so you get to walk through very different landscapes. There is even a good chance to see wildlife along the way. Mount Kenya is an imposing volcano, close to the equator. This page provides more information about Climb Mt Kenya.

It is Kenya’s highest mountain with three peaks, which goes right up to 5,000 meters. The three peaks are called Batian at 5199 meters, 5188 meters Nelion, and finally Lenana at 4,985 meters. Mount Kenya is protected by a national park of the same name. The mountain supply water to about 50% of Kenya’s population and produce 70% of Kenya’s hydro power.

Mount Kenya – Africa’s most beautiful trek

Perhaps Africa’s most beautiful trek on Mount Kenya and walking safari in Kenya, East Africa.

Kenya is an unknown trekking country – and what a shame. For here lies Africa’s second highest mountain, Mount Kenya, which to that extent stands in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. The trekking trips on Mount Kenya are more versatile, a little easier and may be even more beautiful than the routes on Kilimanjaro.

You get through several climatic zones in the most beautiful landscapes. The forests around the mountain are rich in wildlife and here we find elephants, buffaloes, lions, zebras, eland antelopes and leopards and then there is an unsurpassed bird life.

The route here goes to the mountain’s third highest peak, Point Lenana at 4,985 meters altitude, from where there is a view of the two highest peaks of Nelion at 5,188 meters and Batian at 5,199 meters.

Finally, Mount Kenya trek is a fantastic journey packed with experiences.

The best time to climb Mount Kenya

So, when is the best time of year to climb Mt Kenya? Mount Kenya can be climbed and hiked throughout the year. However, the best time to climb Mt Kenya tends to be the warmest and driest months. These  include January, February, and September. Also, good months to hike Mount Kenya are June, July, and August. It is important to know that weather and temperatures can be quite unpredictable. Thus, temperature are likely to change drastically any time of the day and even at altitude.

As a caution only, it is best to avoid the long rainy season which takes place from the end of March to early June and the short rainy season from November towards the beginning of December.

Climbing Mount Kenya routes

Each route on the mountain has different characteristics that sometimes vary in terms of appeal to the hikers, trekkers, and climbers alike. To get the most benefits out of your trek you need to consider the difficulty of the route, scenery, and crowd when selecting the best Mt. Kenya climb tour.

Other crucial factors to consider include age, medical conditions, level of fitness, hiking experience, high altitude, and its effects, level of personal motivation, and many other special personal considerations. From our experience over the years, we recommend the use of the Chogoria route which is the most scenic and rewarding but also the most difficult hike to Lenana Peak.

For those wanting to be able to use the moderate route but still combine with the scenic Chogoria route. Then we recommend the use of Sirimon and Chogoria routes for Mt Kenya hiking. Naro Moru route is a good route to use for those who want to get to the summit fastest, but again it is the wettest of all the routes.

Finally, follow below links for the available hiking options: