Rules & Information

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Access

Access to Lukenya is for MCK members only, as well as their guests, who must be accompanied by their responsible member at all times. Access through Lukenya Academy is a negotiated arrangement, please comply with the guards of the school and exercise respect at all times.

Litter and sanitation

Carry out any litter or waste you take into Lukenya. If you need to use the toilet, do so well away from trails, rocks (including boulders!), and the campsite. For poos, dig a hole at least 15 cm deep in a sunny area, covering up afterwards with dirt and rocks. Carry out or burn your toilet paper. Repeat offenders leaving human waste uncovered will be banned from Lukenya.

Safety and security

You are responsible for your own safety and security in Lukenya – the MCK is not liable for injury, illness or death. If you need assistance, Sebastian the caretaker can be reached at: 0704 062 616. Remember MCK land is all land within the signposted areas, including most of the main crags, but not including Baboon and Nemesis – refer to the guidebook for more details. Lukenya is generally considered safe from theft or aggression, but exercise the usual caution: do not leave expensive items unattended, travel in pairs or more, etc. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, then contact the caretaker and/or the MCK Committee (either directly or by writing on the MCK Whatsapp group).

MCK Campsite

The campsite is only for use by Members and their accompanied guests. This is a wild campsite with no facilities:
    • Please bring all your water, firewood and other items needed.
    • Please observe the Litter and Sanitation guidelines above.

School Campsite

Alternatively, there is a campsite run by the school near Nemesis crag.  This camp has running water and sanitation facilities. To camp there please contact Ben on 0721255894.

Pets

Please observe the following guidelines / information regarding any pets with you:
    • Please be respectful of others, especially anyone scared of the animal, or might not want to be around them for cultural or other reasons
    • Please bury or pack out their poop as it can be harmful to native wildlife
    • Unless they lie down peacefully, please have them on leash at the crag
    • Please bring them at your own risk, the MCK will not be liable for illness, injury or death.

Wildlife

Lukenya is home to a wide range of wildlife, both resident and migratory species. Please respect the flora and fauna, and be cautious around animals. If hiking through thick bush, make noise to warn animals of your approach. On Eagle’s nest face, rare Verreaux’s eagles nest for a good part of the year; if they are nesting please do not climb at this crag. Ask Sebastian for information on whether they are nesting at present. Several leopards call Lukenya home, with probable dens near Nemesis crag and on the hill down from Edinburgh Castle facing Mombasa Road. There have never been issues, but avoid hiking alone in Lukenya if possible, especially around dawn and dusk, and of course at night. There are also several hyenas living at Lukenya, particularly at the top around the campsite area. Do not go for solitary night walks through the bush. During rainy season, do tick checks regularly, checking for both large, dark ticks and smaller red ones. Ticks can carry many diseases; despite a low record of cases for e.g. Lyme’s in Kenya, the likelihood is that this is due to a lack of diagnosis and testing. Enjoy watching all the animals at Lukenya! If treated with respect and caution, there is nothing to fear and a lot to enjoy! If you see an unusual animal take a picture and send to the climbing group, we’re always interested to hear what critters are making Lukenya their home!

Disclaimer

No Trustee, Officer or Committee Member of the Club shall have any liability as such Trustee, Officer or Committee Member, nor shall there be any claim against any funds or other assets of the Club in respect of damage suffered by any member from the dangerous conditions of any property of the Club or from willful or negligent act or default of any Trustee, Officer, Committee Member, Servant or Agent of the Club.