Welcome to Polemark Tours! We are a company specialized in trekking and climbing packages to Mount Kenya as well as Safaris all over East Africa. Here, you will find detailed information concerning any and all requirements for climbing the mountain including the recent update of Mountain Routes. Polemark Tours is led by its owner and […]
Mount Kenya is a high altitude mountain. Therefore, proper equipment is vital to a safe and enjoyable climb. The list below is the minimum I would recommend anybody spending a night or more above 3,000m. Even with porters to carry their daypacks, every climber should carry some basic equipment with them at all times, including
With access to the peak area of Mt. Kenya so easy, that is, contrasted with most other high mountains in the world, the hiker or climber is confronted with certain unique and potentially, serious problems associated with high altitude and acclimatization, or rather, the lack off. The most common problem is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).
Many visitors usually have concerns about the Mt Kenya and its rainy season as it may be difficult to climb during those times. The mountain has its own weather patterns which can be quite unpredictable but I will cover the core weather and climate concept which will be of great help. However, Mt. Kenya can
First and foremost, Mt Kenya is incredibly majestic and the terrain is definitely pretty rugged. If you are not prepared both mentally and physically, it may eat you alive. Mt Kenya is incredibly big and the whole exercise is pretty hard work. You will almost certainly be cold many a time. You may get soaking