subject: Mount Kenya Climbing Hiking Trekking & Kenya Safari Travel [print this page] Mount Kenya presents the ideal safari destination for adventure, Mt Kenya is an extinct volcano some tree and half million years old, Straddling the Equator, Mount Kenya offers a exceptional mosaic of forest, moorland, mountain rock and ice, and is crowned by the glittering twin peaks of Batian (5,199m) and Nelion (5,188m).
Believed to be the sacred home of Ngai, God of the kikuyu people, Mount Kenya is Kenya's highest mountain, a climber's Mecca, the nation's namesake, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mt. Kenya is easily accessible from Nanyuki, through the Naro Moru gate or Sirimon gate. Travelers from the Meru/Embu region can use the Chogoria gate to access Mount Kenya.
Climbing routes of Mt. Kenya
The benefit with the Nanyuki side of Mt. Kenya is that, you can sample the delights of both Mt. Kenya and the Aberdares. Nanyuki is an old colonial town with many holiday safaris accommodations that can cater for both budget hotels and luxury hotels. For those keen on wildlife viewing, the Mt. Kenya National Park may not be the best as it is heavily forested and harder to see the wildlife, expect for the occasional encounter. Therefore it's wiser to tour nearby wildlife ranches like the Sweet Waters Game Sanctuary which is just 15km from Nanyuki town.
Other attractions include Morani, the only known tame rhino in Kenya and offer a rare chance to touch, hug or even kiss a black rhino.Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Laikipia is also easily accessible from Nanyuki. It offers a diversity of unique and rare wildlife just like Sweet Waters. Lewa, a community conservation project, is popular for the annual marathon it hosts.
Mt Kenya forest hog, tress hyrax, white-tailed mongoose, elephant, black rhino, suni, black-fronted duiker, bongo, leopard, Mt. Kenya mouse shrew, hyrax, and the endemic mole rat are found in the Mt.Kenya National Park. However, you need extreme patience and luck to see wildlife in the thick forest. The Mt.Kenya National Park topography requires a 4WD vehicle. Those who want to climb Mt.Kenya can drive to Sirimon gate about 16km from Nanyuki.
Most of us cannot conquer the mountain within two days of our safari holiday, a feat better left to the professional mountain climbers. However, the non professional's mountain climbers can arrange for a half-day mount Kenya climbing safari excursion up to some designated point from where we can have a panoramic view of Laikipia and get a feel of the mountain climate, a mountain Kenya climbing guide show you the way and assists with carrying of luggage.
This gives you a chance to join other enthusiasts and climb as a group, which makes it more thrilling. Nanyuki town has lodge & hotel accommodation to suit every budget - from the five-star Mt.Kenya Safari Club, to Ibis Hotel in the town centre, which offers good meals and clean rooms.
Accommodation facilities in Mt. Kenya
You might opt to stay at the Warden's Cottage near the Naro Moru gate in Mt.Kenya National Park. The cottage was built in 1972 by former Mt. Kenya National Park warden Bill Woodley and until 1998, was home to the park's wardens. These are two bedrooms, one with a double and a single bed and the other with two single beds.
Sirimon Banda pleasantly situated in open grassland adjacent to the Sirimon gate. It has two semi-detached units in one attractive stone Banda. Each unit has two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds. Serena Mountain Lodge; Naro Moru River Lodge; Mountain Roc Bantu Hotel; Castle Forest Lodge; Rutunda Log Cabins and Sportsman Arms Hotel. Advance booking is advised in most of these.
Mount Kenya camping sites - camping adventure lovers, campsite with picnic tables, water and a pit latrine are offered at the park's entrance gates - Naro Moru, Sirimon and Chogoria. However, you need your own firewood. Road side campsites are offered at Mackinders Camp, Shipton's Camp, and Minto's Hut (water and pit latrines provided; no fires allowed). Peak circuit campsite are offered at the Australian Hut and Top Hut and Kami and Two Tarn campsites (water and pit latrines provided, no fires allowed). Other places to stay in the area include Meru Mt.Kenya Bandas.
Mt Kenya Climbing Safari that you have been dreaming of, whether it's a budget backpacker mountain climbing or luxury climbing safaris, your dreams can come true by signing up for an a mountain climbing safari with African safaris and Adventures travel experts in Kenya and Tanzania. Our mount climbing Safari tour Guides have personally escort all our mountain climbing groups from the time they arrive in Nairobi to the time they depart.
They will personally greet you at the airport, unlike most other safari companies and tour operators in Kenya where taxi drivers normally pick you up. After all, you have traveled thousands of miles to get to Africa and should be pampered and taken care of from the minute you arrive. What sets us apart from the rest of the Kenya tour companies?
We know first hand how important it is to have a competent safari guide escorting you throughout your entire mountain climbing safari in Mt Kenya. The majority of travel companies doing mountain climbing industry do not provide tour guides for their groups. If a client has a special request, to whom do they turn? Having a knowledgeable person with you will not only give you peace of mind, but will enhance your safari experience as well. If you want a vacation different from the standard safari vacations, plan your next safari with us.
Our genuine concern for clients and what they experience while on mountain climbing safari is what makes our safaris packages special. We offer a superb range of safaris from two night 'tasters' to a fabulous ten night safari expedition. Come with us on a safari in Kenya and experience the ultimate holiday adventure. Each day extensive game drives are arranged, sometimes at day break when many of the animals are at their most active.
You travel in four wheel drive Toyota Safari Land Cruisers, Land Rovers, Unimogs (open back lorries) or specially adapted mini-buses led by experienced tour drivers/guides, all with a vast knowledge of the game reserves and when and where to find the animals. With all meals included in the price, our Mt Kenya represents excellent value for money.
To learn more about creating a customized mountain climbing or to another one of our Kenya vacation destinations, please contact us. Or simply click the links to find out more regarding our safaris options -- including our scheduled safaris, budget safaris, and custom safaris. Pricing and rates are also available. We look forward to sharing Tanzania with you. See you on a mt Kenya Safari!
