Mountain Climbing
						Mount Kenya is an extinct glacier covered volcano straddling the equator. At 17,058 Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa behind Kilimanjaro. Your hike will begin in the bamboo and hygenia forest at about 8,000 feet; home to an abundance of wildlife including elephants, buffalo, zebra, giant forest hogs and lions. You'll ascend through areas of giant heath, senicios and tussock grasses. Point Lenana at 16,355 feet, the third highest peak, can be climbed by anyone in good physical condition. This is the goal of most visitors to Mount Kenya as it does not require any technical training. Options: Point Lenana; non technical climb. Due to the elevation, we recommend a minimum of five days to acclimate. Batian & Nelion; technical climb. Seven to eight days are recommend. One night is usually spent on the summit of Nelion 17,021 feet. Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro, 19,340 feet, is Africa's highest mountain and is located in Tanzania just over the Kenyan border. This is by far the most popular mountain in Africa, visited by close to 20,000 climbers each year. The summit of Uhuru Peak can be reached without technical equipment by anyone in good physical condition. Due to its popularity, park fees are higher, camping is restricted to designated areas and off trail hiking is not allowed. Kilimanjaro: non technical climb. Five to eight days.