Although some of Kenya's peaks require good rock climbing skills, there are other very gentle ones to try. The highest peak that can be climbed without any technical difficulty is Punta Lenana (4,985 m) in Mount Kenya. In fact, it is the most popular ascent among the nearly 15,000 visitors who go to that mountain every year.
Country Code
+254
Currency
The currency of Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Language
English and Kiswahili are the official languages. In addition, Kenya has a great variety of tribal languages
Best time to visit
The dry season, from June to October, is the high season of safaris in Africa. But the best time to visit this region is between November and August
How to get there
Kenya has three international airports: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, its main access route; Moi International Airport in Mombassa and Moi International Airport in Eldoret. Kenya Airways is the national airline
Weather
The climate on the coast is more stable than in the central region, in whose savannah there are usually extremely high temperatures. However, at the top of the Arberdares, or on Mount Kenya, we can find temperatures below zero degrees
Mountains of Kenya are considered sacred and used as traditional places for rituals by local communities. People believe that the gods live in the mountains, and therefore offer special prayers. Some cultural practices take place around or on top of its mountains. So, mountain climbing adventure here becomes very interesting since it is also a cultural and spiritual experience. In addition to Mount Kenya, there are other important mountains such as Elgon (on the border between Uganda and Kenya) or Mount Satima, in Aberdare Range, a fantastic protected area
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