Today transfer 4-hours overland from Nairobi to your base camp at Naromoru - the gateway to Mount Kenya.
Situated on the equator, Mount Kenya is the second largest peak in Africa after Kilimanjaro and offers climbers spectacular scenery, with views of both the Kenyan coast and Kilimanjaro. Magnificent cliffs and glaciers protect the highest peaks of Nelion (5,188 m) and Batian (5,199 m), but the third highest glacial summit - Point Lenana (4,985m) - is accessible to walkers. Tarns and alpine meadows, equatorial vegetation, sunbirds and soaring eagles make the walk around the peaks quite spectacular.
Check into your hotel and meet your mountain guide, who will brief you as you begin acclimatising for your ascent, which will involve walking on average 5 to 6 hours each day.
PREPARATION: Climbing to the summit of Mount Kenya is demanding and should only be undertaken by climbers who are suitably fit and well prepared. Temperatures on the mountain fall to below -15 degress centigrade overnight, so many layers of warm clothing are essential. You also need to bring your own sleeping bag, walking boots, rucksack, rain jacket, head lamp/flashlight, gloves, balaclava, sun glasses and scarf. Be aware that altitude sickness is the biggest issue facing climbers and undertaking the climb is at your own risk.