Mountain without climbers
February 262010
The tourism industry is the cornerstone of the Kenyan economy with our natural beauty and wildlife being the top draws. Kenya is home to the world famous mega-fauna that is the Big 5, has world-class beaches and has a landscape that ranges from open savannah to wetlands to the second highest peak in Africa, Mount Kenya. But while safaris and game drives remain big business, that majestic peak is proving to be a mountain of a challenge. Not only are the glaciers fading away, but so are visitors. To get to the bottom, or rather, the top of the story, NTVs Steven Bull and cameraman Boniface Mwangi climbed Mount Kenya to see what the situation really is.
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February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
Mt, Kenya, Lake …
Mt, Kenya, Lake Turkana, Arberdare ranges, Lake Victoria, Indian ocean and our animal reserve will thrive..Thats why they are called natural resources, can’t change anything..I’m looking to get to Batian peak. Lets have respect for our country.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
Methinks the lesser …
Methinks the lesser tourists we get in Kenya, the lesser the interference of the natural resources we have in this lovely country.
Keep Mt.Kenya as it is. Natural
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
Wao….. this …
Wao….. this feature and mountain reminds me of my old days in PA scheme with akina Roba, Pius, Anto na wengine at St. Johns…….when we used to hike the hills in Ngong and others every other school holidays…
dam.n …i was a fit young man!! he he….
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
@72okoths: Don’t …
@72okoths: Don’t worry about that. Yu in safe hands with these guides!
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
@magadiboy: Bull hz …
@magadiboy: Bull hz done an awesome job Mkting.Will make him an elder. U idea is cool. Compile a package that include interests…fishing, eco-tourism, environment, oh boy the crazy elephants, leopards, lions, camp sites…ever been to Mountain Lodge? There are affordable clean safe Bed& Breakfast Hotels in Nanyuki and Nyeri. 5* Rhino, OutSpan and cheap but very neat Batian. For locals there is Three-In-One in Karatina strictly for Happy Go Easy!
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
Maybe the mountain, …
Maybe the mountain,and nature will have a chance to regenerate
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
is this Mr. Bull in …
is this Mr. Bull in any way related to the late Gerald Bull?
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
Guys, guys, good …
Guys, guys, good for all of you who have hiked the mountain… i have been there too but haisaidii these guys. Cant we help these dudes by perhaps posting some adverts, use of blogs here n there on the net ama kwa facebook? I dont know how but some how i know some of you guys have a better idea..Big brains…just a suggestion…@patriot kenyans
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
Funny that Iraq has …
Funny that Iraq has no travel advisory yet Kenya gets advisories when ever they think.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
I was there up on …
I was there up on Lenana peak in 1983. It was a tough climb because I didn’t have the right shoes or clothing for the cold up there. As boys scouts, we were ready to take on any challenge. We were rained on hard but never got too wet because the rain was in form of rain stones. Up at Lenana in a clear sky, we could see Mt. Kilimanjaro in the distance. I would very much want to climb it again but in a well prepared team this time. Hiking is adventurous.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
Arab Balala,this is …
Arab Balala,this is an already established tourist attraction.Why waste so much time politicking?I would rather worship this majestic god created solid stone than a small meteor in mekka.This is a true God s work but arab don’t think africa has holy places,only them god allowed to have one.Balala go back to yemen.The poorest country in arab world!
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
not to metion the …
not to metion the public squabbles amost govt officials.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
unlike fish unlike …
unlike fish unlike slums unlike stones- the Mountain shall live on!
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
Tourism Minister …
Tourism Minister Balala earning a million bucks untaxed, has no idea this iconic Mountain exists…now the world knows thanks to two explorers Steve Bull and Dr. Kraph!
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
I did Sirimon and …
I did Sirimon and it’s absolutely beautiful. The problem here lies mainly with the country facing travel advisories due to secuirty issues. That, and adverse news reports of a crumbling coalition and insecurity on the streets.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
@MrMujama Did you …
@MrMujama Did you use the Naromoru route or the other route from Meru?
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
I love the Sirimon …
I love the Sirimon Route, what a place.I cant believe they have tree dassies/hyrax at 3400 m above sea level.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
Excellent video …
Excellent video about an excellent mountain. Come to Mt. Kenya to climb and avoid the tourist trap that is Mt. Kilimanjaro.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
I have been there, …
I have been there, the height is not 4985m, but 4895m above sea level. But all the same, good report
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
remove mungiki and …
remove mungiki and fight corruption first then tourists will just stream in no shortcut.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
nice… more …
nice… more marketing needed…
February 26th, 2010 at 2:17 am
thank you for this …
thank you for this report, Mr. Bull and NTV