Mount Kenya Climbing

Sirimon Route begins at Nanyuki, on the North West corner of the mountain, offers some of the finest walkings as it is on the drier side of the mountain. Sirimon route has the most gradual ascent route profile and also has the best acclimatization option. The route passes through stunning Yellowwood forests in the lower reaches of the mountain and beautiful alpine scenery higher up including classic Mt Kenya flora, giant lobelia and groundsel. It features plentitude of wildlife sighting including the Grevy’s zebra and rock hyrax. It is also popular with bird aficionados due to its rich aviary fauna.

Burguret Route approaches from the west like the Naro Moru route. It is one of the more secluded routes to Mt. Kenya. The route is abundant of wilderness, the lower level has thick vegetation, and a knife may be needed to clear vegetation which obscures the lower paths. The route is then approached by moorland which is speckled with giant lobelia and groundsels. Ascending this route is challenging, as some of the parts of the often muddy and rough underfoot on this little used trek. The descent is usually done via Chogoria or Sirimon route.

Naro Moru is the most popular route to climb Mt. Kenya as it is the most easily accessible route. Additionally, it is the quickest way to the base of the mountain and Pt. Lenna. However, it also has one of the steepest ascents up to the peak. The routes take you up to Mt Kenya through the notoriously treacherous vertical bog into the Teleki Valley. As you walk through the Teleki Valley to Mackinders Camp you can sight the superb views of Batian and Nelion peaks. Accommodation on this route is also great with bunkhouses at Met Station and Mackinder’s Camp.

Chogoria Route without a doubt is the most scenic route up the Mt. Kenya. Strolling other than the Gorges Valley the rises to the pinnacle, which ostensibly the most radiant highlight route to the summit. The route up the mountain is one of the driest courses making trekking simpler. While climbing to the pinnacle, run over the great wild of the territory and witness the differing scenes. Be that as it may, the climbers dive to Naromoru Park Gate through striking precipitation backwoods tracks and complete the navigate of Mount Kenya.