Explore Africa | Kenya Safaris & Mountain Climbing Tours
Explore Africa | Kenya Safaris & Mountain Climbing Tours
Mount Kenya is Africa’s second-highest mountain, rising to 5,199 metres (17,057 ft). It is an ancient extinct volcano and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by Mount Kenya National Park. The mountain has three main summits: For most hikers, Point Lenana is the goal. The summit can be reached through several trekking routes, including Sirimon, […]
Kilimanjaro conditions change dramatically from warm rainforest to freezing alpine conditions, so proper layering is essential. This checklist works for Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Rongai and Northern Circuit routes. 🥾 1. Footwear Important: Never start Kilimanjaro with brand-new boots. 🧥 2. Clothing Base layers Cold-weather gear Summit night is extremely cold, so bring enough layers to […]
Here is a practical Mount Kenya gear checklist suitable for routes such as Sirimon, Chogoria, Naro Moru, and Chogoria–Sirimon, including the summit of Point Lenana (4,985 m). 🥾 Clothing & Footwear 🎒 Bags & Carrying Equipment 💤 Sleeping Equipment Tip: Temperatures can fall well below freezing at higher camps, particularly around the summit, so a […]