Mount Kenya

History

East of the Great Rift Valley, about 175 km North East of Nairobi lies Mt. Kenya at 5,199 meters the mountain is the second highest peak in Africa. It is a very important source of water providing about 50% of the country's population and produces 70% of Kenya's hydroelectric power. It has been described as one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa with glacier-clad summits, diverse forests and Afro-alpine moorlands with other outstanding scenery. If you are planning to visit December to March and June to October are the best seasons to visit. Also, climbing may occur when the moon is near or full.

Traveling

The park can be reached on Nanyuki Isiolo road via Sirimon Track or Nyeri Nanyuki road near Naro Moru. Also Mount Kenya is 175 kilometers and reachable via Chogoria on the Embu Meru road about 150 km north of Nairobi. If you want to fly there there is a commercial airstrip to the park at Nanyuki.

Attractions

The major attractions include lakes, tarns, glaciers, wilderness, parks of great beauty, mineral springs, forest, endangered species of animals, unique montane, alpine vegetation with 11 species of endemic plants and high altitude plains.

Animals

Wildlife includes tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, elephants, suni, black fronted duiker, bushbucks, water buck, elands, elephants, leopard, bongo, rhino, giant forest hog and 150 bird species recorded.

Expedition Kits

There are somethings you may want to carry for expedition or activities like mountain climbing, camping, cave exploration this includes drinking water, picnic items, walking boots, camping equipment, training shoes, warm clothing, binoculars, video or digital camera, guidebook, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Comments

Nyama Choma Recipe

Preparing Nyama Choma Nyama choma is roasted meat and is extremely popular because of the availability of cheap meat in the country. It is usually served in adult parties with beer. Ingredients 1. Salt and pepper to taste 2. 3 pounds beef short ribs Steps to follow Start by seasoning the ribs with salt and pepper. Get a grill with charcoal or gas over medium high heat and grill for 1 hour. If you are not comfortable with the grill, try using the oven as an alternative and live it there at about 300 F for one and a half hours. The meat should be ready, just use your good judgment. Serve with Ugali

Cabbage with Ugali Recipe

Ugali Preparing Ugali Ugali which is pronounced “oo-ga-ly” is a staple starch component made of grinded maize flour and water which is eaten in East Africa that is Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Congo, Swaziland, Namibia and Botswana. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda mainly refer it as Ugali while the other countries have their own name for it. Ingredients Maize flour (Corn flour) 4 cups of water (950 ml) Accompanying meat and/or vegetables i.e. Beef or chicken stew Steps to follow Measure at least 5 cups of water in the cooking pot and start boiling. Add the maize flour slowly while stirring with a wooden cooking stick/utensil. This can take to about 15 minutes of slowly adding maize flour and stirring and then adding more when necessary. Continue to add maize flour while stirring until the dough thickens. Most people like hard Ugali while others like it soft. Hence, just cook to desired texture. To know that Uga...

Maharagwe Recipe

Preparing Maharagwe Maharagwe is a Swahili name for beans. Maharagwe is usually eaten in Kenya at lunch time as a form of stew to accompanying food like rice, bread etc. Ingredients 1 chopped onion 1 cup boiled beans 2 chopped tomatoes 1 ½ table spoon turmeric 1 table spoon powder 1 table spoon chopped cilantro 1 ½ cup coconut milk 2 table spoon oil Salt Steps to follow Heat the oil in a cooking pot. Cook the onion gently until it turns light brown. Partially mash the boiled beans with a cooking stick. Add onion, tomatoes and mix well. Put the turmeric and seasoning and half the cilantro. Pour the coconut milk, stirring to blend all the ingredients. Cover the pot and leave to simmer for 10 minutes before garnishing with the remaining cilantro. Serve with rice.

Kenya Knowledge

Search This Blog