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About Mount Kenya Mount Kenya is one of the most scenic volcanic mountains in the world. Its features include steep volcanic cliffs and gorges, tarns, picturesque valleys, outcropped ridges and cols that were formed by the cooling lava and subsequent glacial erosion.	The trekkers peak
A trek up Mount Kenya is exhilarating but challenging. You may hike in a freezing wilderness and spend the nights in tents and/or huts. Point Lenana (4,985m), the third highest peak, is the trekkers' summit which can be reached by any fit walker. But Batian (5,199m) and Nelion (5,188m), the two highest peaks, can only be reached by rock climbing. A climb to Point Lenana has never been an easy one. A steep pre-dawn ascent to the summit is both difficult and tiring but awe-inspiring. You walk on rugged topography and scree slopes. That is why "its conquest" brings with it a sense of achievement and satisfaction.
Magnificent Sunsets and Sunrises	The best way to appreciate nature is to experience it. For Mount Kenya, the best way to experience its awesome beauty is to climb it. An extinct volcano which last erupted about 3.5 million years ago, Mount Kenya rises to an altitude of 5,199 (17,058 feet) making it the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa.
Its distinct vegetation zones with unique Giant lobelia and scenecio plants and the picturesque peaks and valleys have made it the darling of many high altitude hikers throughout the world. Perhaps its uniqueness lies in its very location-it is the only mountain with permanent snowcaps that straddles the equator.	Straddling the Equator
About Mount Kenya / 3-5 Days treks / 6-8 days treks MOUNT KENYA sample itineraries taking between 3 and 5 days: (click on the your preferred itinerary) 4 DAYS EASY PACE TREK UP AND DOWN SIRIMON "The Convenient Choice". 5 DAYS SIRIMON/CHOGORIA TRAVERSE "A Precocious Option". 5 DAYS CHOGORIA / SIRIMON TRAVERSE "A True Contrast" 4 DAYS NAROMORU/SIRIMON CROSSOVER Mt Kenya's "Coca Cola" Route 5 DAYS SIRIMON Peak Circumnavigation "An acclimatisation booster" 5 DAYS SLOW PACED ASCENT "The Senior Citizens Choice" 4 DAYS SIRIMON - NARO MORU CROSSOVER The favorite among the short treks" 4 DAYS SIRIMON / CHOGORIA CROSSOVER "The Seasoned Hiker's Choice" 3 DAYS SUMMIT ATTEMPT UP AND DOWN SIRIMON "Weekender Special " 3 DAYS SIRIMON / NAROMORU CHALLENGE "Experienced Mountaineer's Choice" 2 DAYS MARATHON TRIP UP AND DOWN SIRIMON ROUTE "The Harriers Choice" About Mount Kenya / 3-5 Days treks / 6-8 days treks Mt. Kenya treks ranging between 6 and 8 days The sample itineraries provided below have been carefully selected from among available programs, selecting those that provide the hikers with a comfortable hiking pace and a high chance for a successful summit attempt. We have over the years conducted this trips for a large number of hikers with varied mountain experiences and have had great success with most of the hikers on our trips. Our "don't rush" policy on the trips we recommend has rewarded us with more than 90% success of our visitors reaching the summits of the various East African Mountains. You will note that the itineraries traverse through all major routes on the mountains but in all cases we ensure that we allow sufficient time for acclimatisation prior to the final ascent to the summits. Accompanied by our qualified and experienced Mountain guides, you get to fully appreciate your trekking experience and understand the landscapes of the various East African Mountains. MTK 1: 8 days MOUNT KENYA via BURGURET/CHOGORIA "wilderness route" MTK 2: 7 days SIRIMON and CHOGORIA Traverse. "with peak circumnavigation option" MTK 3: 7 days Mt Kenya SIRIMON PEAK CIRCUMNAVIGATION MTK 4: 7 days CHOGORIA PEAK CIRCUMNAVIGATION MTK 5: 6 days MT KENYA SIRIMON and NARO MORU Crossover MTK 6: 6 days Mount Kenya CHOGORIA and SIRIMON Traverse "with peak circumnavigation option" MTK 7: 8 Days TIMAU and CHOGORIA TRAVERSE "The Land of Contrasts" Sample Technical Climbing itinerary. About Mount Kenya / 3-5 Days treks / 6-8 days treks