Vaccinations for hiking Mount Kenya?Hiking Mount Kenya and reaching its summit at Point Lenana, the 3rd highest point on the mountain and the most summited by the travelers is a dream come true to most outdoor and adventure lovers.
Mt. Kenya’s geological history goes millions of years back through the volcanic eruption activity formation within the Great Rift Valley.
The mountain’s last eruption dates back around 2.6 to 3 million years ago, rendering it extinct.
The mountain has 3 main peaks, the Batian, Nelion and Lenana point.
Climate change has greatly affected the presence of glaciers on Mount Kenya which are disappearing at an alarming rate.
Mount Kenya has a rich history that spans geological aspects, colonial times, mountaineering, traditional and cultural aspects.
Vaccinations for hiking Mount Kenya?
Well, there are no particular vaccinations required for one to hike Mount Kenya. One has only to take precaution, prepare physically and mentally for the challenge ahead.
Required vaccinations for travel to Kenya:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- Yellow fever mainly if you are travelling from a country or through a country with Yellow fever.
- Meningitis
- Rabies
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Chicken pox
- Influenza
- Make sure that your vaccinations are up to date.
