Whenever we hear the word ‘Africa’ we instantly think about deserts and jungle safaris; but have you ever thought about skiing in Africa! Yes there are few places in Africa where you can actually ski, and Mount Kenya is one such destination. Mt. Kenya, in the African nation of Kenya, is the second highest mountain of the continent, with only Mt. Kilimanjaro preceding it.
Mt. Kenya and Mount Kenya National Park are one of the best places to visit in summer as they have a host of things to offer to tourists. Standing at a height of 5,199 meters (17,057 feet), climbing the Batain, the highest peak, is undertaken only by experienced climbers but the novice climbers too will find several smaller peaks to fulfill their mountaineering desires.Visitors who challenge to climb the Mount Kenya, usually follow eight walking routes and amongst them Naromoru, Chogoria and Sirimon are most preferred and used.
Visitors who challenge to climb the Mount Kenya, usually follow eight walking routes and amongst them Naromoru, Chogoria and Sirimon are most preferred and used. Photographers will find this place equal to heaven as the region provides beautiful views and gorgeous landscapes to shoot. As you climb your way through the mountains, even the rocky barren land will look beautiful and will provide great photography opportunities.
For those who are not much into climbing mountains then Mount Kenya National Park is the place for you. Boasting a huge variety of flora and fauna, the Mount Kenya National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Spread across an area of 715 square kilometers, the national park has recorded nearly 340 species of birds, providing an excellent opportunity for bird watching. Apart from birds, the park is inhabited by various animals like olive baboona, sykes monkeys, white and black colobus, rock hyrax, buffaloes, bushbucks, elephants, greater galago, black rhinos, leopards, hyenas, gain forest hogs, bush pigs, waterbucks, etc.
There are many lodges on various routes which provide rooms, huts, tented accommodations and even campsites. These lodges organize guided walks and climbs, bird watching trips, provide mountaineering equipments and have basic amenities like bed, hot water, kitchen or restaurants. Tourists can book Safaris in Mount Kenya National Park, where they can also get a once in a lifetime opportunity of staying in a tree-hotel!