5 DAYS MOUNT KENYA CLIMBING – CHOGORIA ROUTE

At 5,199 m, Mount Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa. It is an ancient extinct volcano, which during its period of activity (3.1-2.6 million years ago) is thought to have risen to 6,500 m. There are 12 remnant glaciers on the mountain, all receding rapidly, and four secondary peaks that sit at the head of the U-shaped glacial valleys. With its rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle slopes, Mount Kenya is one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa.

The main peaks rise sharply from around 4,500m to the main summit of Batian 5,199m, Nelion 5,188m and point Lenana 4,985m. Climbing Mount Kenya is a challenging yet enjoyable hiking to the trekking peak at Point Lenana, 4985 metres. Lenana Peak is Mount Kenya’s highest peak that can be reached by fit hikers or trekkers. The hiking can be completed in 4 days or 5 days via Sirimon, Chogoria or Naro Moru routes. These are some of the best Mount Kenya trekking routes.