Mount Kenya, Swahili Kirinyaga, volcano, central Kenya, lying immediately south of the Equator. It is the second-highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro, which is located some 200 miles (320 km) to the south. The Mount Kenya area was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1997.
For a guided climb to Lenana Peak, you’re looking at a cost of around $2,000-$4,000 USD. This cost generally includes food and accommodation, both in Nairobi and on Mount Kenya, as well as necessary technical equipment
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Mount Kenya as the name suggests it’s in Kenya, East Africa. It shared among the former Eastern and Central provinces of Kenya, now Meru, Embu, Laikipia, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, and Tharaka Nithi counties. Swahili Kirinyaga, volcano, central Kenya, lying immediately south of the Equator. It is the second-highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro, which is located some 200 miles (320 km) to the south. The Mount Kenya area was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1997. Mount Kenya straddles on the equator thus this mountain experiences two weather seasons at the same time during the winter season.
For a guided climb to Lenana Peak, you’re looking at a cost of around $2,000-$6,000 USD. This cost generally includes food, Porter, and accommodation, both in Nairobi and on Mount Kenya, as well as necessary technical equipment. The best route to experience this Mount Kenya is through Chogoria Route. Chogoria I the most scenic route which goes through Lake Ellis, Nithi waterfalls, The Gate, The Caves, Mugi Hill which is the only place to have a 360 degrees view of The Giant Billiards Table Mountain, Lake Michaelson, Hall Tarns, Gorges Valley, and many more features of this mountain on Chogoria route.
Mount Kenya is famous and particularly among the resident’s counties aforementioned, this is because this mountain is regarded as the realm of Ngai, God of the local Kikuyu, Meru, Embu people. Traditionally, all Gema homes( Kikuyu/Gikuyu, Embu, Meru) were built to face this sacred peak. The Locals call it Kirinyaga, or place of light. The mountain is an awe-inspiring sight