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If you dont have a digital camera make sure you carry enough films there is lots of scenes to foto..
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Must bring warm clothing
In a nutshell
Climb the Mountain
kucha Says: In 1995 a local family turned their entire farm on the northern slopes of Mt Kenya into the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, with a mandate to protect and conserve the wildlife of Kenya. Many fences were taken down and old migration routes were re-opened to the animals. Lewa...
Mikedell Says: Hiking, Climbing, Nature Walk, Mountain Guiding, Horse riding, Game viewing, Camel trekking, White water rafting
grets Says: At 17,058 feet, it is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa, Mount Kenya is home to the Kikuyu god ngai. An extinct volcano, the mountain was formed a couple of million years ago. Climbing the mountain is best left to experienced mountaineers.
grets Says: The lodge is surrounded by a forest on three sides, and in the trees many monkeys were seen, such as this Colubus Monkey.
grets Says: We put in a request to be woken if many different animals showed, but this hyena was the only one of them which turned up after we'd gone to bed. Worth getting up for though. The water hole was flood lit, so we could still see the animals in the dark.
grets Says: A little later on still, as the light was fading fast, this group of Giant Forest Hogs arrived for a little scavenging around and a quick drink of water.
grets Says: The water hole aslo attracted a great number of smaller animals and birds, such as this Sykes Monkey.
grets Says: Later on a large herd of buffalo arrived. They are quite aggressive animals and can be very dangerous. The noise they make while drinking and wallowing in the mud surrounding the water hole cannot be described.
grets Says: At dusk a lone elephant arrived at the watering hole. He was hanging around for quite some time, so we were able to go down to the viewing hide and watch him at eye level. It was absolutely amazing to be so near to such a big animal.
Maeve_81 Says: Not that there's much to see, the main caves where destroyed by the English, so all you can see are the remains.But I do recommend it : you'll see beautiful parts of the flank of Mt Kenya (expect to get dirty when climbing up and down at hands and knees) and you'll hear the...
Mountain Rock Lodge: Mountain Rock Lodge
Maeve_81 Says: I really enjoyed my stay here.The campground was very clean, it had nice facilities (large kitchen, separate man-female toilets and bathrooms AND hot water!).It's tucked away in the forest, so you don't hear the cars on the main road... but I don't say it's quiet because of...
The Trout Tree Restaurant: Freshest trout you will ever have!
luddinra Says: Down a stony pass, you find what you least expected on these dry plains, a green spot by the Burguret River. The "restaurant" is cleverly built into an old fig tree. Once seated you are shaded by the tree enjoying a cool breeze and even cooler beer or wine. They keep it in...
Restaurant at "The Ark": White Glove service, delicious food
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kucha Says: Main road access to Mt Kenya is via Nanyuki or Naro Moru, both easily accessed from Nairobi by bus/matatu or private transport. Some trekkers access the Mountain from the small village of Chogoria. There is an airstrip in Nanyuki, with both scheduled and charter flights...
Maeve_81 Says: Mt Kenya area is inhabited by several tribes. The largest is Kikuyu, who believe their god 'Ngai' lives on top of the mountain.You'll see Kikuyu houses on the flanks of the mountain, all with their door faced to the mountain.
kucha Says: Do pronounce the name of the country KEHN-yah (KEEN-yah, which is the old British colonial pronunciation, may offend residents).Don't photograph the people or their homes and livestock without asking permission first (don't be offended if you're asked to pay for the...
High elevation gear for Mount Kenya
gordonye Says: water proof bags helpful At a minimum, warm clothing, rain gear, warm headwear, gloves, warm socks. Very important for elevations above 11000 feet. Diamox may be needed for altitude sickness; sunscreen, lip balm Bring plenty of film or digital memory sticks. Cloud...
Interaction between Elephant & Buffalo!
luddinra Says: The morning that we were leaving, there was only one single lone buffalo at the watering hole, licking the salty earth. About five elephant families came to the watering hole, about 35 in all, gathering to socialize and drink I suppose. One very tiny baby elephant, probably...
csordila Says: January 1933, he is at 10,000ft on the side of Mt KINANGOP, south of Mt KENYA, looking for a bongo in the bamboo forest. It was freezing on the equator. The bamboo trunks were full of fresh clean water. As he could not hunt a bongo, he heads for Northern Guaso Nyiro River....
grets Says: My favourite memory from Mountain Lodge was all the monkeys which turned up a meal times. Tourists were feeding them through the slats in the windows and the monkeys were loving it!
Plan a Mount Kenya National Park vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Mount Kenya National Park locals
The water hole aslo attracted a great number of smaller animals and birds, such as this Sykes Monkey.
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Q: Is it possible? or is it like killa where the rangers will come at u with guns if u try to bolt off without taking a guide?
A: Cannot answer your question but only give a peronal view I was on safari in Mt Kenya National Park recently. I can only say that there were private parties in their...
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The park covers an altitude of between 11,000 feet and its hight point of 17,000 feet. The park was opened as National Park in 1949. Game viewing is the main activity here, and many different...
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A Great Place to Watch the Animals!
I've got some interesting experiences in Mount Kenya National Park. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 18 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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Mt. Kenya - Kenya's tallest mountain
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COUNT ZSIGMOND SZECHENYI was in Nairobi, Kenya in 1929 and returned in 1932. He finds NAIROBI growing fast. His safari heads into the forest looking for elephant tracts in November 1932 at KITUI. No...
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