Frequently Asked Questions > Mount Kenya (10 entries)
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The youngest person to reach Pt. Lenana on Mt. Kenya has been 9 years old. Parties attempting to climb the mountain should be generally fit.
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There are a number of used slings but the MCK recommends you bring your own slings and rappel rings. There are no bolted points.
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There are no fixed ropes on any routes - be self-reliant.
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Water is available on most parts of the mountain. Advisable to treat with iodine or chlorine, or through a filter pump.
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Refer to the Mt. Kenya "visiting info" page
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Currently there are no courses offered by any organization. However, you may approach Tropical Ice Ltd, Savage Wilderness Safaris or KG Mountain Expeditions and inquire if they are willing to instruct ...
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It is not a must to hire a technical guide (in addition to a trekking guide [not mandatory to hire a trekking guide]) for the peaks if you are experienced. However ...
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It is advisable to book the huts on the mountain through Mountain Rock Hotel (Old Moses Camp and Shiptons Camp) and Naro Moru River Lodge (Met Station and Mackinders Camp). Austrian ...
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Unfortunately Kenya does not have many stores for specialized outdoor gear. The stores which do stock gear are "Atuls" on Biashara Street, Nairobi City (tel: 228064 or 225935), X-treme Outdoor Ltd ...
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If you are planning not to use any of the three popular routes (Naro Moru, Sirimon, Chogoria), inform the KWS rangers of your intentions at either of the three manned.park gates ...