Location and Climate
Anyone who is reasonably fit can have a crack at Point Lenana (4985m), but this climb has somehow acquired the reputation of being fairly easy, and lots of people set off up the mountain quite unprepared for high-altitude living - indeed, some 25 percent of attempts fail for this reason. If you try it, forget you're on the equator. Over about 4000m, the mountain is freezing cold , foggy and windy - wickedly so after  © 2003 by Rough Guides Ltd. as trustee for its Authors. Published by Rough Guides. All rights reserved. Rough Guides name is a trademark of Rough Guides Ltd. Buy the book here!
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dark; the air is thin, and it rains or snows, at least briefly, almost daily, though most precipitation comes at night. Mount Kenya's weather is notoriously unpredictable. Even during the rainy seasons, there are days when it's fairly clear, but driving up the muddy roads to the park gates may be nearly impossible, and if it's really bad, you probably won't be allowed in anyway. The most reliable months are February and August, although January and most of July can be fine, too.
Your Tips For Mount Kenya National Park
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