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Africa's second highest peak Mount Kenya , offers some of the most rewarding mountaineering on the continent. With dramatic scenery, abounding wildlife on its loyour plains and challenging routes, to climb Mount Kenya is to experience a feast of the senses. Vertical cliffs, virgin valleys and cascading waterfalls will flank your trail as you explore the best routes on the mountain on this Kenya mountain climbing expedition, which includes reaching the trekker's summit, Pnt Lenana (4985m). High altitude experience not required but recommended. Mountain Madness Alpine Rock Seminar, Red Rocks or custom climbs in the North Cascades are perfect ways to prepare for the climb.

Day 1: You leave Nairobi for Mount Kenya driving north accompanied by our mountain guide. After a drive of two and a half-hours you arrive in Nanyuki where you spend the night in one of the lodges at the foot of Mt. Kenya.

Day 2: A short drive in the morning will take you to the Sirimon track, you start the trek up Mt Kenya and walk to Old Moses Camp (5 hours walk). Overnight at old Moses Camp (3,400m).

Day 3: Your hike on Mount Kenya takes you via Mackinder's Valley to Shipton's Camp (5 hours walk). Overnight at Shipton's Camp (4,200m).

Day 4: Early in the morning you climb Point Lenana (4,985m) .On a very clear day you should be able to see Mt.Kilimanjaro in the South. From the top you walk down to the Meteorological Station (6-7 hours walk). Overnight at the Bandas.

Day 5: Nairobi After a morning walk you catch the bus/taxi back to Nairobi where you arrive late afternoon.

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Pnt Lenana (4985m). High altitude experience not required but recommended. Mountain Madness Alpine Rock Seminar, Red Rocks or custom climbs in the North Cascades are perfect ways to prepare for the climb.

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Mt Kenya.

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