Kenya Mount Hiking Safari
Kenya Mount Hiking Safari are unique adventures designed for travelers looking for a challenge beyond normal wildlife safaris in Kenya/Kenya Wildlife Safaris. Kenya is home to some of the best mount hiking safari destinations like Mount Kenya, Aberdare National Park and Mountain Elgon. According to many climbers, the Kenya mount hiking safaris are rewarding with stunning views of the country. Some of the hiking destinations are located within protected areas allowing visitors to combine these adventures with wildlife viewing.
Although the country is located along the Equator, it hosts the second highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kenya at a staggering 5,199 meters above sea level. During the Mount Kenya tour, the ice glaciers at the top of this highland are exposed making it similar to Mountain Kilimanjaro in neighboring Tanzania. It takes about 5 days to hike up this gem in the central part to reach the highest peak, Lenana.
Other must visit sites for the Kenya mount hiking safari tour include the Mountain Elgon National Park in the west, Mount Longonot, Menengai Crater, Chyulu Hills, Hell’s Gate National Park for cliff walks, Karura Forest to mention but a few. This climbing tour in East Africa comes with exciting Kenya birding safari, Big Five adventures (lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhino viewing).
While the once-in-a life time exploration of the highlands of East Africa, the Kenya mount climbing tour delivers some of the best bird viewing adventures. The birding tours provide the opportunity of sighting more than 1000 bird species residing the lush green forests, montane rainforest and swamps in the countrysides.
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Where to go Mount Climbing in Kenya
Mount Kenya
The prominent Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in the country and second to Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. This highland is a magical place that attracts a large ecosystem around Mount Kenya National Park. Climbing this mountain is a one-in-a life time moment to explore it summit at 5,199 meters above sea level. The highest peaks of this ice-world in East Africa are Lenana (4,985 m), Nelion (5,188m) and Batian (5,199m). Unlike Mount Kilimanjaro, the hike to on this highland is quiet exhausting however the experience is worthy it. This off-roading hike is very rewarding with endless views of scenic landscapes, unbeatable nature & wildlife, montane rainforest, glaciers and many more. Just like other climbing experience elsewhere in Africa, the adventure demands a high level of fitness for the climbers.
Ngong Hills
Out of the many mountain climbing destinations in Kenya, Ngong Hills is one that many people do not want to miss out. This is because of its strategic location about one hour drive from the capital Nairobi. Many people have chosen it as the best weekend destination hide-out to engage in nature walks, friendly get-togethers and picnic hub. Nothing beats the incredible sceneries of the seven hills that make up the entire Ngongo area about 21,000 km2. Travelers are always exciting after the attaining the highest altitude of 2,460 meters reachable on Ngong Hills. Unlike the lengthy climbing on Mount Kenya and other highland worlds, Ngongo Hills tour lasts 1-2 days depending on the preference of climbers.
Mount Longonot
One of the most epic attractions is the beautiful Mount Longonot located south-east of Lake Naivasha, one of the best birding sanctuaries in Africa. This is one of the most spectacle wonders to see along the rift valley in Mount Longonot National Park. Standing at an elevation of 2,776 meters above sea level, this mountain is one of the must visit sites due to its outstanding beauty. Hikers can witness the richness of Longonot along the 9 kilometer trail leading to a shimmering wilderness never discovered before.
Hell’s Gate National Park
Hell’s Gate National Park is a stunning wilderness found in the Rift Valley in the south of Lake Naivasha. It is one of those places in the world whose beauty cannot be explained in words but once you get there, the scenes are mind-blowing. The marvels of Hell’s Gate include the two extinct volcanoes that form gigantic cliffs, deep gullies and geothermal steams. In one of the most atmospheric parks in the world, to impressive views of landscapes, birds and wildlife.
Menengai Crater
This is one the largest calderas in Kenya found near the city of Nakuru close to the rift valley areas. When viewing the massive caldera on Menengai caldera, observers have to climb to about 500 meters above sea level. Local believe in the existence of evil spirits in side the 90 km2 crater where they occasionally go to pray.
The best time for mountain climbing in Kenya
Just like all the other East African adventures, Kenya’s mount climbing done in the dry month between June and September as wells as December to January when there the walking routes are less slippery.