Climbing in Kenya has a long history and it is more than 100 years since Halford Mackinder did his amazing first ascent of Batian, the highest summit of Mount Kenya. Over the last 50-60 years, the main actors in Kenya (and East Africa) climbing scene have been local climbers like Eric Shipton and D. Cheesmond.
Mountain Climbing is among the main attractions in Kenya, there are a couple of mountains and hills in Kenya; this includes Mt Kenya, Mt Elgon, Mt Longonot, Mt Suswa, Ngong Hills, Loroghi Hills, Narumoru trench, Western Highland, Shimba Hills and Taita Chyulu Hills among others. Mount Kenya is the most popular for mountain climbing, it’s the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa, and it’s located across the equator with a height of 5,199 m and a snow-capped peak. The best time to climb is January to March and July through to September are said to be the warm and dry seasons, any time in this period could be the ideal time to plan for your mountain climbing holiday in Kenya.
