Kenya is a land of contrasts with magnificent
attractions and nowhere is this more apparent than in its range of altitudes.
The hills and mountains of Kenya are a world apart from the lowland valleys and
plains. Adventure on Kenya safaris for these great natures!
High altitude Kenya offers something
for everyone. There are refreshing hill walks through bird rich areas or more
active hikes into montane forests.
Above all there is mighty Mt Kenya,
whose slopes are the perfect trekking destination. The mountain’s alpine peak
is a challenging technical summit for the experienced mountain climbing.
Mount Kenya adventures
Mount Kenya,
Africa’s second highest peak is regarded as the realm of Ngai, god of the local
Kikuyu people. Traditionally, all Kikuyu home were built to face this sacred
peak. They call it Kirinyaga, or place of light. The mountain is an
awe-inspiring sight. Its ragged series of peaks are crowned with snow, and its
slopes are thick with forest. The mountain is best seen at dawn, when the day
early light silhouettes its impressive summit high over the surrounding plains.
The highest point
has a height of 5199 meters call Batian and its summit is a difficult task to
climb, the lesser peak of Point Lenana 4985m can be easily reached by any fit
trekker. This trek takes between 3 and 5 days, through a fascinating world of
forests, wildlife, and unique montane vegetation zone including podocarpus and groundsel,
and finally one of the world’s rarest sights, equatorial snow. For those who
don’t want to climb the Mountain the cool highlands that surround its base are
well worth a visit. The forests are ideal for game viewing, and there are
crystal clear mountain streams that abound with Trout as you keep climbing.
Mount Longonot tours
Mount Longonot remains
as an active volcanic mountain in Kenya safaris with spectacular fissures and
lava flows. Standing over the shores of Lake Naivasha, at 2886 meters this
massive dormant volcano dominates the landscape for miles around. As you climb
these slopes, you pass through herds of grazing game as spectacular views of
the Rift Valley and Naivasha unfold below. Its vast crater is an awesome sight,
the jagged edge surrounding a broad expanse of vegetation. Geothermal steam
trickles upwards from the walls, while buffalo and other game make their way
across the crater floor.
Mount Elgon safaris
Rising from the
jungles that border Uganda, Mt Elgon is an impressively craggy extinct Volcano.
This remote region makes an amazing trekking through deep forest and across
broad moorlands.
Adventuring on
this Mountain you will witness plenty of wildlife and other amazing views. The
peaks are ideal for climbing, and shelter a series of warm geothermal springs.
The mountain has many caves for the visitor explore. In these caves, known
collectively as Elkony, ancient cave paintings decorate the walls, bats and
rock hyrax are found among the winding passageways.
The most famous
cave of all is Kitum, where each night Elephant herds gather and begin a slow
procession deep into the mountain. The elephants make their way through the
caves, following well worn paths made by generations before them. Deep in the
cave, they use their tusks to excavate the walls, seeking the natural salt
which they lick from the scarred rock. Witnessing this incredible sight is just
one of the many wonders of Elgon safaris to remember in a lifetime.
Sharon C
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