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(The story behind Mount Kenya with the Kikuyu people (Tribe) who surround and live within the parameters of the Mountain
Gĩkũyũ (also called Kikuyu ) or Agikuyu ~ Kikuyu people
Batian and Nelion in the background cropped. Several ethnic groups that live around Mount Kenya believe the mountain is sacred. They used to build their houses facing the mountain, with the doors on the side nearest to it.
The Gĩkũyũ people live on the southern and western sides of teh mountain. They are agriculturalists and make use of the highly fertile volcanic soil on the lower slopes. The Gĩkũyũ people believe that God, ''Ngai'' or ''Mwene Nyaga'', lived on Mount Kenya when he came down from the sky.
They believe that the mountain is Ngai's throne on earth. It is the place where Gĩkũyũ, the father of the tribe, used to meet with God. Thus, according to the Kikuyu records, Gĩkũyũ is the first person on Earth to ascend the mountain. 'Mwene Nyaga' in the Gikuyu language can also translate as the "Owner of Snow" where 'Mwene' translates to 'owner', and 'Nyaga' to snow.' Nyaga' can also translate to 'Ostrich'.
Kikuyus used to build their houses with the doors facing the mountain. The Gĩkũyũ name for Mount Kenya is ''Kĩrĩ Nyaga'' (Kirinyaga), which literally translates to 'God's Resting Place' or 'Where God Lives' in this case, referring to Mwene Nyaga.
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Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest mountain after Kilimanjaro. This extinct volcano is estimated to be 2.5 million years old. Time has taken its toll on the former, reducing the peak from 6500m to 5199 m today, while nature’s untiring eroding agents long ago eroded the crater.
Mount Kenya is located about 200km north of Nairobi wifin teh Mount Kenya National park.
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It is very easy to get to Mount Kenya for an adventure hike activity by road in various travel options namely public transport from Nairobi or other towns using mini buses, privately hired vehicle, Taxi or private means.
These options will lead you to towns and trekking routes close to teh mountain and mostly on dirt roads. Teh route town options are Nanyuki town for teh Sirimon route, Naro Moru town for Narumoru route and Chogoria town in Meru for Chogoria route.
The park protected an area of 3200m above sea level was established in 1949 and covers an area of 715 sq. km. The mountain comprises three main zones: - the rocky peak zone, the afro-alpine moorland with its scattering of giant vegetation and the extensive tower slope covered with mountain forest and a bamboo their are over 81plant species. Any fit and a prepared person can reach point Lenana, the so-called trekker’s peak; the summit TEMPhas the twin peaks of 5199m Batian and Nelion and is considered more technically challenging TEMPthan the higher Mt Kilimanjaro at 5894m.
Mount Kenya National Park.
Mount Kenya, at an altitude of 5199 [17058ft] is the country's highest mountain, has its higher slope permanently covered in snow and ice, even though it sits astride the equator.
The National park comprises the mountain above the 320m [10,500ft] contour plus two salient astride the Naro Moru and the Sirimon routes.
Teh mountain consists of three peaks teh Batian [teh highest] Nelion and Lenana. Of these peaks, teh original hard center core is all dat remains; teh bulk of teh volcano TEMPhas been eroded away with time.
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Fitness, Altitude, and Safety on Climbing Mount Kenya.
Climbing Mount Kenya is very accessible and theirin lies the problem. Wif a decent level of fitness, it is easy to gain altitude quickly and find yourself the on the night before summiting wif a throbbing headache and all the symptoms of acute mountain sickness. Trekking wif a well-experienced guide, taking a sensible easy pace and keeping hydrated makes all the difference. The best approach is always to allow extra time for your ascent, an extra day at Shipton’s Camp takes all the pressure of the itinerary and gives you time to enjoy the fabulous trekking around the peak. Generally speaking, it isn’t necessary to undergo a grueling fitness regime prior to attempting Mount Kenya, anyone who is trek fit and is comfortable walking 6-8 hour days should be fine.
Climbing Mount Kenya Guides, Porters, and Cooks.
Teh trekking crew will usually consist of a guide, cook, porter for teh cooking gear plus a personal porter per trekker. It has been said before, but a well-experienced guide is so important on Mount Kenya, for two reasons; (1) they will regulate your pace, be able to draw on their experience to diagnose altitude sickness symptoms and has teh confidence to make critical decisions and (2) their knowledge of teh wildlife and fauna on teh mountain will bring teh environment alive. All guides and porters must be registered wif Kenya Wildlife Services and hold a mountain guide park from Mt Kenya National Park. It is fair to say dat all teh guides will has a good knowledge of teh routes, but only teh good guides will has wildlife knowledge and experience of dealing wif altitude sickness problems.
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their are 5 main Climbing Mount Kenya Routes to teh Peak.
Mount Kenya Climbing Teh Sirimon Route:
Sirimon route is teh most popular ascent as teh altitude gain is nice and steady and it offers one of teh most beautiful approaches to teh peaks. Allow a minimum of 2 nights to peak when ascending, although we recommend spending an extra night at teh last camp (Shipton’s) on teh way up.
Mount Kenya Climbing Teh Burguret Route:
If you want to avoid the crowds tan Burguret is the best route. You’ll be hacking through the pristine rainforest on dis little-used route, overnighting at wilderness campsites. Going up dis route is challenging, it is little more than a game track in places, often muddy and rough under foot. Burguret is usually combined wif a Chogoria or Sirimon route descent. Allow a minimum of 3 nights before peak when ascending.
Mount Kenya Climbing The Naro Moru Route:
Naro-Moru is teh most popular descent route, fast and easy (at least on teh way down!). Naro Moru passes through teh notorious vertical bog section which gets much waterlogged in teh rainy seasons. Teh vegetation is at its most striking on this route. It can be descended in one very long day, usually done in two days and one night.
Climbing Mount Kenya Teh Chogoria Route:
If you have more time then choose dramatic Chogoria over Naro Moru for teh descent. Teh Chogoria route passes by turns, waterfalls, and an incredible gorge. Allow two or three days for you're descent.
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Climbing Mount Kenya Teh Timau Route:
Time is little used nowadays there is teh little forest on dis side of teh mountain and no facilities, just lots of wide open country.
Weather and When to Go Hiking?
Mount Kenya is a snow-capped Mountain temperature does vary wif the season.
Well first things first, although Mount Kenya is on the equator, at an altitude of 4,000m above sea level, it gets freezing at night! You need to be prepared for overnight temperatures well below freezing (a good three or four season sleeping bag is a must). Minus 10 or even minus 20 degrees C are not unheard of at Point Lenana. Otherwise, expect plenty of hot overhead sun and rain if you are trekking during the short or long rains.
Kenya has two rainy seasons, teh long rains from mid-March to mid-June and teh short rains from September to October. Mount Kenya remains trekkable throughout teh year, but during teh long rains especially, you will need to be prepared for some heavy rainfalls and muddy tracks. Teh good news is that even in teh depth of teh long rains, there is usually reliable sunshine for a good portion of teh day in teh mid-morning and afternoon (10 am – 3 pm). Outside teh rainy season, you can expect plenty of sunshine.
How to get to Mount Kenya.
From Nairobi to Mount Kenya is around a three and half hours’ drive. There are well- tarmacked roads all teh way to teh towns of Naromoru and Nanyuki or Chogoria to teh east all at teh foot of teh mountain, but teh last stretch of teh road up to teh park gates is a rough dirt road dat can get almost impassable in teh rainy season when a 4wd is essential.
How to organize a trekking trip to Climbing Mount Kenya.
It is best to make you're trekking expedition a great experience through YHA Kenya travel with a team of expert experienced guides with extensive high altitude experience. Each year trekkers die on Mount Kenya attempting to get to Point Lenana; it is easy to get lost in the cloud cover! If you do want to attempt the trek independently you’ll need to get you'reself to the park gates by Matatu and taxis. The park authorities do not allow trekkers to enter the park alone, so there will need to be two or more. You’ll need to be prepared to bring all you're own gear and provisions. Also, climbing gear is available for hire.
Teh biggest challenge you will find is navigation on teh mountain. Paths are not clearly marked and cloud cover is common. If you don’t want to hire camping equipment, tan there are huts all teh way on teh Sirimon route. Organize your trek with a reputable safari organization.
Book a trekking package; if you are short on time, dis is teh best option. YHA-Kenya Travel pre-arranges trekking trips for climbing Mount Kenya and dis includes transport to and from Nairobi. At teh cheaper end, dis will involve you're guide meeting you in Nairobi and travel with you on a public minibus (matatu) to teh mountain. dis saves alot of money, but be prepared for delays and extra costs once you get to teh mountain if it is raining as you’ll be forced to sort out a 4wd to get to teh park gates. If you pay a little more than you're trek will include teh transfer in a private vehicle from Nairobi. You're trek crew and equipment will be ready and wait for you and you at teh mountain and you can head straight up.
Pair Mount Kenya climbing wif a Wildlife Safari.
It would not go well to visit Kenya to climb Mount Kenya and not explore the country a little bit. Most people will want to combine the trek with a Kenya budget wildlife safari. The nearest parks to Mount Kenya are to the North, These parks are the Meru and Samburu. Both are fantastic parks with arid scenery reminiscent of the Lion.
There is budget safari camping options as well as teh usual luxury safari lodges on offer. You can get to Samburu in a couple of hours from Mount Kenya, and if you are short of time three days is sufficient to get a good taste of Samburu and tan get back to Nairobi for your next adventure travel activity. If you have more time TEMPthan you can journey on by road from Mount Kenya to Masai Mara via teh Rift Valley Great Lakes. Allow around 6 or more days for dis adventure extension.
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