Climbing Mount Kenya | Africa's 2nd Highest Mountain

In truth, I was more apprehensive about climbing Mount Kenya than cycling Cairo to Cape Town. Mount Kenya is a serious mountain, at least twice the height of anything I've taken on in the past.
To find mountains as high as Mount Kenya, you'll have to look outside Europe. This was a serious climb.
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[@bobuk161]

was there 35 years ago. Sad to see the ice sheets gone.

[@joshuaanderson2890]

Awesome job guys! Views absolutely incredible from the top 😱

[@UrbanCraftTv]

I'm Kenyan but I have never seen the mountain. Thank you.

[@frankblangeard8865]

This goes to the top of Lenana which is a sub peak on the side of Mount Kenya. The actual summit of Mount Kenya can be seen at 17:13. It is a technical rock climb to summit Mount Kenya and so the tourists are not taken there.

[@Carhuclough]

Thanks for the nice video. I like the yellow map line.

[@alycewangari]

Beautiful video. Really insighful and you really captured beautiful views. Thank you.

[@carlahurst-chandler891]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@ruthcleopatra]

Awesome vlog and experience. Very informative too

[@emilymahero1124]

Amazing. You made it look simple

[@shaz651]

Amazing footage!

[@topcat8891]

That was epic ! You must feel now that the suffering in the cold was worth it ? The other two slightly higher peaks are Batian and Nelion All three peaks are named after Maasai chieftians Nice touch adding the relive videos.Yes an epic trek something you wont forget in a long time im sure !

[@KenyanL-zg9lu]

I live right here in Nanyuki. The cold can keep you awake the whole night, can't imagine how much worse it was for you guys!

[@ramithdheerasekara3756]

Awesome stuff, Mate!😍

[@jacosracing]

Great video man! Safe travels to South Africa🙌

[@harungming1522]

@MrJeey Edits lol!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🔫 you just gave him a K.O

[@offliner2549]

Beautiful video

[@mychgabriel3498]

Big up Joseph the Guide...

[@davidosotsi7046]

Thank you very much

[@user-jh3nk1xv2m]

Happy trip

[@accrahazard4467]

Hey Greg, Excellent video! loved it. Would like to get in touch with your guides. =).

[@Tristandewet]

what month did you do this?

[@tashamaina7865]

nono it was hilarious when he said 'natakka kojoa" eyyyy it was so funny with his accent

[@gichaugithinji5420]

Hio ilinimaliza pia haha. leta number tupande mlima pamoja

[@nellykanake9356]

Which month did you hike

[@ErikRanschaert]

What time of the year was this (month)?

[@shafayethossain6791]

Well done guys. Could you please share the per head cost in USD for the total trek? It would be so helpful. Thanks.

[@fadumomaclin2617]

It's pole pole which means slowly slowly . Actually I am watching this video to get knowledge as I am a student in kenya

[@SternenruferinPatchouli1]

Mount KIBO is a volcano?

[@RFE812]

Are you going to climb K2 & Logan?

[@cpm4317]

Yeah, I don't sleep well at these altitude levels... It's a stunning experience but nights are dreadful..

[@sefibrou]

The real summit is behind you! Point Lenana is just a high altitud trekking 570 meters below the real summit called Batian.

[@user-jh3nk1xv2m]

There are some national parks like Masai Mara National

[@bradleyanderson7021]

I went there last year دريم للبوهيات

[@abhishes]

17:04 is the real peak behind you? I can see a peak behind you which is way higher than where you are.

[@robertpolicarpio743]

Awesome video. Which tour company did you use for this trip? Planning to do the hike in February. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks😀

[@johnngugi7572]

If you haven't climbed the mountain yet, bonfire adventures is the real deal

[@thomaskoukouris4070]

Can mount kenya be climbed without a guide and in November?

[@martino6205]

It's too technical to go without a guide, but you can go in group of experienced friends/ team by yourselves.

[@thomaskoukouris4070]

@@martino6205 I did it with a guide in the end. Totally worth the money. Not because it is technical because in my opinion it isn't but because of high altitude sickness

[@EnjoyPlantPower]

Epic! Are you filming and editing all on your phone?

[@cyclist1176]

I am.. What dya reckon?

[@EnjoyPlantPower]

Cyclist117 really good work Greg! Are you really selective at filming or is it all quite easy to chop and splice? What phone do you have?

[@cyclist1176]

Using LG V20. Pretty easy to edit using Kinemaster.. I'm reasonably selective too though.

[@topcat8891]

@@cyclist1176 powerdirector is very good too for videos lol you are only missing the epic drone footage on your videos 🤣

[@damariswambui7891]

@@cyclist1176 hey?

[@WorldDoorStep]

How much does a trip like this cost? Any recommendations?

[@cyclist1176]

Cycling Africa? Or just climbing mount Kenya?

[@WorldDoorStep]

@@cyclist1176 Climbing, ideally the easier route?

[@cyclist1176]

If you shop around, $300 including park fees, guide, porters, gear, food and camping for a 4-day hike. Though booking in advance, we met people paying up to $700.

[@WorldDoorStep]

Cyclist117 this is great advice and I had a feeling you were going to say that. It always seems cheaper to book while you’re there and inside the country. You’ve saved me time and money, many thank 😀🤟

[@denniskamotho6164]

Cyclist117 Mt. Kenya mandatory park entry fees for non-residents are USD 208 for a 4-day package. I’ll let that sink in. Not everything you read on the internet will apply to you, do your own research. It is generally cheaper to book in country than online, but $300 for a 4-day Mt. Kenya trip for non-residents is no bueno.

[@kerry1246]

I'm climbing Mount Kenya in October... any tips?

[@cyclist1176]

Take your own gear if you really wanna be comfortable and warm enough! We did a last minute budget tour and we nearly froze! That said, I can give you the contact for a guide and good deal if you're interested..

[@BuzzKillingtonTV]

Cyclist117 hey guys loved the video! If you’re still reading comments I’d love your guide’s info! Looking forward to your next upload!

[@TasNaton]

Climbing the second tallest mountain in Africa has definitely been in my bucket list. Love the video, share some basic tips for early preparations

[@wamz9191]

Hey! Did you climb?

[@kerry1246]

@@wamz9191 most of the way. Got pretty sick round mckinders and so they advised me to turn around. Still had such an amazing time though

[@susanmwende2939]

Woow I Like it before

[@suweydaabshir2853]

Beuty

[@BintangGMoeller]

No way the guide was our porter/cook just yesterday, this is after coming back

[@cyclist1176]

Really?? How cool is that, hope you had a good trip with Joseph!

[@BintangGMoeller]

Cyclist117 yes his name was Joseph, he is a great guy!

[@annmwihakinjau4880]

Some day I will also touch the sky before I turn 40

[@cyclist1176]

Do it

[@annmwihakinjau4880]

@@cyclist1176 sure I will

[@souranilpaul2283]

Hardly any snow!

[@jamyw]

Assuming they went in April they were quite lucky that it was not raining every day..

[@jamyw]

Assuming they went in April they were quite lucky that it was not raining every day..

[@snapsorfly]

pas mal

[@bwwm7914]

Authorities should consider permanent equipped camps or hotels

[@bwwm7914]

Tourist revenue, demands the place should have ever-hot-beverages☕ and all other necessary comfort and heating equipment.

[@sarimhmdi3327]

Great job! but anyone who went they didn’t reach the peak!

[@user-jh3nk1xv2m]

Translate what you say to Arabic

[@Pikmin2Fan2010]

I climbed it in Roblox since I don’t have the money

[@minerfrank]

Now do it without the "Porters."