Are you looking online for a reliable trekking operator to help you climb Mt Kenya in 2 days? Well, you have just landed at the right place. Baecation Adventures will customise a package that suits you.
Call/ SMS/ Whatsapp: (+254) 725 300 400. Email us at info@baecation.co.ke. We will be glad to help you do an adventurous two-day hike safari in Mt Kenya!
Mt Kenya 2 Days Hike Safari Cost.
Baecation Adventures has designed the cheapest Mt Kenya 2-day hike safari for both Kenyan citizens and Non-Residents. The cost of the safari is KES32,500/—or $500 per person.
Of course, the cost of the Safari largely depends on the route that you will take, the number of days, and the group number. Whichever way you look at it, always reach out to us for a comprehensive quotation.
Mount Kenya Hike Safari Packages.
Essentially, Baecation Adventures has several packages that you can choose from. Our Mt Kenya 2-day hike safari ranges from KES33,000/- or $500 per person.
First, we can tailor-make a safari package excluding transport – assuming that you will drive yourself from Nairobi. But, we ensure that the packages include professional tour guides, Chefs, and potters. Obviously, the package includes accommodation at either the Shipton campsite or Old Moses.
Best Sports Tourism Operators in Kenya.
Nowadays, there’s a current trend that people want to do tours that involve them physically. Traditionally, tourists used to just sit in a tour van and go on a game drive. Currently, your best sports tourism operator, Baecation Adventures Kenya, is redefining that.
In other words, we first listen to you and understand your best sports activities. Secondly, we work with the data that you provide to suggest the best safari packages. Finally, you tell us your best choice and we work together to achieve exactly that.
So, when we suggest the cost of a 2-day Mt Kenya trekking safari, it may change depending on what you choose as an add-on or not. Similarly, we can include your hiking safari with other sports activities such as;
- Game viewing in Samburu, Masai Mara, Nairobi National Park, etc.
- Cycling tours in Nairobi eg at Karura forest or Hell Gate cycling adventure.
- River Swimming in Abedares
- Hiking tours in Aberdares.
- Running Tours in Nairobi events such as the Standard Chartered Marathon, Matter Heart Run, etc
- Skating tours in Nairobi.
- Golfing tours in Kenya
- Scuba diving and snorkelling activities at Kenya’s coastal lines eg Watamu, Diani, etc.
- Bungee Jumping at Sagana
- Water rafting tours at Sagana
Since this post is about the Mt Kenya 2-day Hike Safari, we will not discuss the above sports adventures. Actually, we have talked about each of them separately in our other blogs.
2-Day Trekking Safari to Mount Kenya.
By the way, this package is for physically active people. They are the only ones who can summit to Point Lenana 4,985m ASL. For other individuals, it will be difficult to summit in 2 days.
The trekking safari involves camping activities in one of the huts in Mt Kenya such as the Old Moses camp or Simpton. It is said that “The higher you go, the cooler it becomes!”. Therefore, expect the nights to be extremely cold. It is made colder if it’s on during rainy seasons.
Over the years, we have had to answer several customer questions. Some of those questions include;
1. How many days to hike in MT Kenya?
The minimum number of days that you can hike Mount Kenya is 2. Well, experienced marathoners can summit in one day from Old Moses camp.
2. How much does it cost to trek up Mount Kenya?
As discussed above, the cost of trekking Mount Kenya starts from Kes33,000/- or $500 per person. The rate changes with changes in the duration of the hike, the group number, mode of transportation, etc.
3. Can you hike MT Kenya without a guide?
Yes, you can, but hiring an experienced and certified guide from Baecation Adventures is always advisable.
4. How hard is Mount Kenya to climb?
Mount Kenya is hard to climb. For example, the highest peaks, Batian & Nellion, are only achievable by technical mount climbers.
5. Is Mt Kenya harder than Kilimanjaro?
Yes. Mt Kenya is harder than Mt Kilimanjaro.
6. Do you need oxygen to climb Mount Kenya?
No. You don’t need an oxygen cylinder to climb Mt Kenya.
7. How fit do you need to be to climb Mount Kenya?
As much as you can take slow-paced steps, it is recommended to be physically fit when climbing Mt Kenya.
8. What is altitude sickness in Mount Kenya?
The higher you go, the cooler it becomes. There is less oxygen on top of the mountain and since the altitude is higher, Mount climbers experience headaches and slow breaths. However, this is treated by taking water often.
9. What gear do you need to climb Mount Kenya?
HEADGEAR
1. Balaclava/buff
2. Marvin
3. Headlight
4. Sunglasses
UPPER BODY
1. Down Jacket
2. Windproof jacket
3. Fleece Jacket
4. 2 Thermal T-shirt
5. Polyester T-shirt
LOWER BODY
1. Thermal tight
2. Quick dry trousers/Cargo pant
3. Summit trouser
4. Rain trousers/gaiters
RUCKSACKS
1. Daypack bag with hydration bladder
2 Porters bag
3. Sleeping bag
PERSONAL ITEMS
1. Toothpaste &Toothbrush
2. Toiletries
FIRST AID
1. Painkillers
10. Who suffers most from altitude sickness?
Every climber can suffer from altitude sickness.
11. Who is prone to altitude sickness?
Every person is prone to altitude sickness. However, the chances are rare for experienced climbers.
12. What is the medicine for altitude sickness in Kenya?
Just sip water and the headaches and short breaths will go away while climbing the mountain.
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