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Mount Kenya Climbing Overview

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 metres (17,057 ft) and Nelion at 5,188 metres (17,021 ft). The other is Point Lenana at 4,985 metres (16,355 ft). Mount Kenya is located in central Kenya, about 16.5 kilometres south of the equator, around 150 kilometres north-northeast of the capital Nairobi. Mt Kenya Climbing expedition is a must try experience whilst in Kenya.It is a unique natural occurrence that offer conducive environment for both Rock climbing and trekking. Points Batian and Nelion can only be accessed via technical rock climbing. On the other hand, point Lenana can easily be accessed by trekking using different routes. Mt. Kenya National Park now holds the world record for the world’s highest via ferrata at 4,985m above sea level.Accommodation in the Mt Kenya Climbing trip is usually camping or spending the night in already set up huts in different routes. Moreover, for an uneventful trip up the mountain both for technical climbing or the trekking it is very important to have an experienced team to take care of you.The team usually comprise of an experienced guide, cook and porters to carry your load.