Kenya Hiking Safaris
Kenya is undeniably one of the best hiking destinations in Africa. Hiking safaris in Kenya are among the top adventure experiences that no one should miss on his/her safaris in Africa. Magical Kenya is naturally blessed with tall mountains, hills and Volcanoes which all offer hiking experiences on Kenya safaris. Do you want to conquer the iconic Mt. Kenya? Look not further than Kenya. Hiking safaris in Kenya are categorized into moderate, tough and easy hikes depending on what a client wants. Some hiking experiences in Kenya take a day while other extended to more than a week to conquer the highest mountain. Different hiking itineraries are tailor-made to suit travelers’ time, fitness and budget. Most times, hiking safaris in Kenya are combined with game viewing and cultural tours to make a complete Keya safari package.
Hiking Mount. Kenya
Standing at 5,199 meters (17,057ft) above the sea level, Mount. Kenya is the highest volcano in Kenya and the second highest in Africa after Mount. Kilimanjaro in the neighboring Tanzania. The iconic Mt. Kenya is a stratovolcano located in Eastern Kenya in the provinces of Meru, Embu, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Tharaka Nithi counties. Lenana is the highest peak on Mount. Kenya. A 7 Days Mount Kenya hiking safari is a suitable package to reach point Lenana. The summit of the volcano gives you an overlook of the entire Kenya, national parks, local communities, forests, towns and the neighboring countries. However, whereas most hikes stop at Lena point at 4,985 meters above the sea level, it’s not the highest peak. The higher peaks of Mount Kenya are Nelion at 5,188 meters ((17,021 feet), and Batian peak standing at 5,199 meters (17,057 feet) above the sea level. Batian is the highest peak of Mount. Kenya. Hiking to Lenana point is a strenuous adventure, you will sweat and pant on the slopes of the volcano. However, the feeling of standing high on the highest peak overlooking the country below you is magical and worth the effort.
Mount. Elgon
Whereas most people mistake Mount. Elgon to be fully in Uganda, the extinct volcano is located on Uganda borders with Kenya. Some parts of the volcano are therefore located in Kenya bordered by Kisumu in the North and Kitale in the west. You can therefore hike Mt Elgon from Kenya side. However, Wagagai, the highest peak of Mount Elgon at 4321 meters (14,177ft) is located in Uganda. The other peaks of Mount Elgon are Sudek (4,302 meters (14,114ft) located on the border of Kenya and Uganda, Koitobos (4,222 meters (13,852ft) in Kenya, Mubiyi at (4,211 meters (13,816ft) in Uganda and Masaba standing at (4,161 meters (13,652ft) in Uganda. The suitable peak for those hiking from Kenya is Koitobos. Mt. Elgon is ranked one of the intact calderas in the world, something that makes it an exception. The slopes of Mt Elgon shelter various wild animals and birds all at your disposal.
Mount. Longonot
Standing at 2,776 meters above the sea level, Mount Longonot is Kenya’s stratovolcano located in the south eastern part of Lake Naivasha. The name Longonot is derived from Oloonong’ot, a Maasai word which means a place of many spurs. The mountain is part of the famous Mount. Longonot National park which shelter numerous birds and wild animals which include Giraffes, buffalos, Hartebeests and Thomson’s gazelle. Mount Longonot last erupted in the 1860s and it has never erupted again. The volcano is majorly covered by the forest around the crater. The stravolcano is located roughly 60 kilometers from Nairobi and can be reached by a tarmac road.
Mount. Satima
Also known as Mount. Lesatima, the volcano is the third highest volcano in Kenya standing at 4001 meters above the sea level. Mount. Satima is the highest peak in the Aberdare range surrounded by sharp volcanic rocks called dragons. The slopes of Mount Satima are covered by forests which shelter different wild animals and birds. Travelers hiking this iconic mountain therefore have high chances of meeting wildlife along the trek. The summit of the volcano offers you great views of Aberdare national park, the other volcanoes in the opposite direction and neighboring local communities.
Mount. Kinangop
Located south of Aberdare national park, Mount Kinangop is the second highest mountain in the Aberdare ranges after Mount Satima. The volcano is covered by bamboo forests on the slower slopes while the upper slopes of Mount Kinangop is covered by tussock grasses. The volcano stands at 3,906 meters above the sea level and its rocky peaks normally get frozen in the night due to very cold temperatures. Physical fitness is key for everyone planning to hike Mount. Kinangop. Also remember to wear hiking boots and garden gloves for your safety and peaceful hike. Other mountains in Kenya include Mount. Batinia, Mount. Ng’iro, Mount. Mtelo, and Mount. Menengai among others. Hiking safaris in Kenya are fun and enjoyable. A hike to the summit of Mt. Kenya and other mountains in Kenya is a magical experience you will live to remember.
