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Published Nov. 23, 2023, 8:54 a.m.
Mount Kenya Burguret route is rarely used though it is one of the most exciting routes to climb the highest mountain in Kenya. You have to literally make your own path through the rainforest till you reach the open moorland. There are no huts on this route and it is less crowded. There are two options to point Lenana through the Austrian or Mackinder huts that are closest to the summits. Burguret route is greatly referred to in the book ‘No Picnic On Mount Kenya’ by Felice Benuzzi.
Most importantly, Mount Kenya Burguret route stands out because it’s a more quitter route. On this route, the odds of spotting wildlife and unique vegetation are as high as the Mount Kenya itself. You’ll go through the montane forest with gigantic Yellowwood and Cidar trees then continue through a dense bamboo belt. On the Mount Kenya Burguret route, you will also have to pass through an expansive moorland. Once you’re done with the vegetation it’s a hard rocky trail to Mount Kenya summit.
Difficulty: Intermediate-advance
Duration: 5 days
Despite being a famously arduous route, Burguret route offers some of the best, if not the best, views while climbing Mount Kenya. The journey through the montane forest, bamboo belt, and the moorland offer spectacular wildlife scenes. You’ll get to see elephants, buffalos, bushbucks, and hundreds of moorland birds like eagles and buzzards. Additionally, since the Mount Kenya Burguret route gets the least visitors, you can freely go exploring with your hiking team undisturbed. Turquoise tarns with shimmering glaciers overhead provide vast scenic areas for spirited exploration.
To sum up, climbing Mount Kenya through Burguret route is undoubtedly a daunting journey that calls for willful hikers. However, the long, arduous journey is as rewarding as it is strenuous. So, if you think you have what it takes to summit Mount Kenya via Burguret route, join us on our next expedition.
Published Nov. 19, 2023, 12:46 p.m.
Duration: 7 Days | Destinations: 2 | Accommodation: Luxury Safari Villas Let your family be whisked away to the middle of the bush, without sacrificing on creature comforts. Luxurious safari villas offer superb privacy, space and a wonderful home-from-home environment. Hike up a sacred Samburu mountain, watch elephants search for fresh grazing in the Kalama Corridor, follow the Wildebeest Migration, and have fun with the kids on the Warriors Academy – an interactive learning programme perfectly suited to luxury Kenya safari tours for families.
