Walking Safari on Mount Kenya

Mount Kenya
The original name of Mount Kenya is Mount Kirinyaga but the British colonialists could not say it properly and their ‘kirinyaga’ ended up sounding ‘ keenya’. That is what ended up in the books, and the ultimate spread of the new name. The Kirinyaga neighborhood remained up to date. It is really interesting to note that the Kikuyu community built their house facing Mount Kenya, ‘home of the god’, Ngai.
Located on the central Kenya, the Mountain is one of the most famous and well known adventure points in Africa and world at large. With magnificent snow-caped peaks which protrude to the foggy airs above, it is one of the most visited nature reserves in Kenya. Mount Kenya’s twin peaks of Batian and Nelion crown one of the world’s highest national parks – 704 kms of forest, moorland, rock and ice.
Climbing Mount Kenya
As you leave camp in the morning and proceed with the climb, the various peaks of Mt Kenya start showing themselves in front of you. You leave the bamboo forest behind you and the alpine plants of Mt Kenya appear gradually. Various species of the lobelia plants will eventually take over the higher you climb.
You do not need to be a professional climber to enjoy the scenes of Mount Kenya, but You need to be physically fit, and the climb is well worth it. Batian and Nelion can only be reached by professional climbers with technical skill. It is point Lenana, third highest point that is the target for most climbers as no technical skill needed.
The common safari trek routes on Mount Kenya are; Naro Moru Route, Sirimoni Track and Chogoria Route. Mount Kenya, also known for its almost regular afternoon showers is easily accessible from Nairobi, the central city of Kenya. It is every adventurer’s paradise with fine routes to test each climber
Trekking Tips
The trekkers need to be accompanied by a trekking guide or someone who have been there before and with proper knowledge of the tracks. This is not compulsory, but it is not unknown for ill prepared trekkers to get lost on the mountain. Sometimes the results are fatal. Though lone trekkers venture into the mountain, it’s a risk not worth taking.
In addition to the lovely sceneries of Mount Kenya, adventurers will find themselves face to face with the shy Sykes monkeys, lots of different plant species or occasional buffalo crossing the track a couple of meters ahead of you.
You will not miss the chirping of birds in early morning especially on the lower points, the bronze colored sunbirds hopper between lobelia and groundsels in search of nectar just in front of you undisturbed by your presence.