Is it worth it to go to Mount Kenya for only one day?
Yesterday a friend told me that he will travel to Kenya and he's interested to go to Mount Kenya. He has only one or two days to go up this mountain, so he's wondering if there is something that justify to make a one day excursion. To clarify: he will be in a town very close to the mountain so the plan is to go up and down in the same day. If that's not possible, another option is to spend a night there. Worth it? Is there any company that organize this?
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It is not possible to climb Mt. Kenya in one day. The usual route is 3days. Also cars are not allowed in the whole park. What you could do is driving to the entrance and than walk to one of the huts at, let's say 3500meters. So it is definitely a several day long trip... But it's worth it. I went to Mt. Kenya from Sandai Farm. They organizided everything. http://www.africanfootprints.de/en/safaris-kenya/several-day-long-safaris/
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Can you climb Mount Kenya in a day?
Technical Climbs up Mount Kenya Batian PeakAll 21 pitches are done in one day, making this Mt Kenya summit not only a beautiful climb, but an exhausting one as well. This peak is best attempted in June through August. Taking a break on the route up Batian Peak, a significant rock climbing challenge.How many days does it take to climb Mount Kenya?
You can climb Mt Kenya in as little as 4 days but you can also do a traverse and spend 6 days on the mountain. 4 to 5 days on the mountain, regardless of which route you choose can cost between 600 and 700 EUR or 700 and 800 USD.How much would it cost to climb Mount Kenya?
For a guided climb to Lenana Peak, you're looking at a cost of around $2,000-$4,000 USD. This cost generally includes food and accommodation, both in Nairobi and on Mount Kenya, as well as necessary technical equipment.Is Mount Kenya harder to climb than Kilimanjaro?
If you regularly trek in hills and mountains then you'll already be well equipped to climb Mount Kenya, but it shouldn't be underestimated as most people that have climbed both Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro will know that the landscape and summit routes are more challenging on Mount Kenya so you need to attempt it with a ...I did it! Mt. Kenya one day hike challenge.
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