Kenya Mountain Climbing - Mt.Kenya

Africa's second highest mountain at 5,199m forms part of the central highlands and is a very
complex mountain. It has more than one peak, many rock spires and summits.

Of the three main peaks (Batian, Nelion and Lenana) only Point Lenana can be reached by trekkers, the
other two being only for technical climbers.
Although Mount Kenya can be climbed all year
round, it is best to avoid the two rainy seasons
from mid-March until June and from late October
to the end of December.

After the cultivated farmlands on the lower slopes
the trails pass through the rain forest, rich in trees
of many species but noticeably camphor's, then
onto a bamboo zone growing to heights of more
than 12m or more, up through open moorland
before reaching the moonscape of the higher slopes.

The forest are rich in wildlife including elephant, buffalo and monkeys with even the moorlands
offering along list of mammals including the rock hyrax, the nearest living relative of
the elephant.

The following are links to our Mt. Kenya packages:

Tanzania Mountain Climbing - Mount Meru in Arusha National Park

Tanzania Mountain Climbing - Mt.Kilimanjaro

This is Africa's highest mountain and the most awesome sight. Snowcapped and not yet extinct,
at (5895m / 91340ft), it is surrounded by rain
forest and is home to many animals such as
Elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos, Leopards, and
Monkeys. Monkeys and Elands are the only
animals that can be seen at the summits of
Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. The snow-capped peak,
the dream of scaling the summit, watching dawn
break and gazing out over the vast African wildlife, plains and bushland is an experience not to be
missed. Kilimanjaro can be trekked at any time
of the year, however, there is usually a lot of rain during April, May and November which makes
trekking even more challenging.

Uganda Mountain Climbing