Mount Kenya Treks: 2014

Monday, 29 September 2014

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Sunday, 14 September 2014

Taking a good amount of time away from the stresses of daily school life can give you a break you need so that you can return to your academic life refreshed and better equipped to move through the next semester.

A trip up mount Kenya provides students from all over the world with one of the most irresistible choice touring, natural attractions and nature based activities. Every year sees students flock in hundreds to discover the great outdoors at Mt. Kenya.

British students June this year.

One of the most remarkable things about students group travel is that you will have ample opportunity to spend quality time with good friends and get to know acquaintances better. It also helps create new friendships with those who share a similar interest in expeditions.

Students from the school of Tourism Moi University.

You get a chance to make a lifetime‘like-minded friends.’

Baraton University students.

How much does a trip to Mt. Kenya cost?

We are aware that students do not usually have a lot of spare money. We do have a special package for students and will always try to get a discounted group or students rate to minimize the cost to you.

If you start planning early, you will have a much wider range of dates to choose from. Some students book their trips as far ahead as one year in advance. Get in early to ensure you get the time you want. Once the trip is booked in the academic calendar, you can lock in the appropriate resources and funding well ahead of time.

Czech Republic University Students Arriving from Shipton’s camp.

It is simply one of the educational experiences that you could never have in the classroom!

For help or advise, contact us on info.mountkenyatrekexpeditions@gmail.com to point you in the right direction.

Tuesday, 19 August 2014

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Yesterday I had the pleasure to accompany two third year students pursuing Cultural Anthropology & Sociology at the Utrecht University of the Netherlands to the Mau Mau caves. (used as hideouts by the freedom fighters during the colonial era).

The excursion to the caves is something that just popped out after I took some interest and learning they were anthropology students. They were particularly interested in Kenya’s colonial history. They flew to Kenya after booking a four day trip to Mt. Kenya with us. We made their seven day stay in Kenya more worthwhile than they would have ever thought! I have been working with them to help them find resources on Kenya’s colonial history giving them tips on Google Advanced search and image searches to refine the key information they find.

This unique and rich part in Kenya’s colonial history will not normally appear in many data bases or mainstream publications.

The cave's enterance

Through the excursion to the Mau Mau caves, the students learned a lot about Kenya’s freedom fighting history.

They were both excited; with their clipboards, cameras and pencils. The current site is spectacular

which is presently the Forester’s office and served as the DO’s administration post during the colonial era with the caves just adjacent to it. We were lucky to be tipped off to an elderly lady’s house that lives in the vicinity and also a former freedom fighter that was happy to answer their questions. They listened carefully while I translated her answers to them and asked more questions as she helped them understand the overwhelming facts and conditions of those who fought in the caves as their hide outs.

They left extremely happy and carried with them some souvenirs to mount as an exhibition.

Friday, 9 May 2014

Companies opting for this unique teambuilding activity?

The perfect alternative to the formal Team building activities.

Mount Kenya Trek Expeditions offers you a unique team building Experience.

A Day-trip to Mount Kenya.

An intense experience might just lead to intense results!!

The key aim of a team building activity is to have heightened and more productive working relationships and to boost overall efficiency levels across the business. The wrong choice of team building activities may fail to meet the above. Research shows many companies do the same formal team building activities over the years till it becomes monotonous and yields little or no effect. It further shows that a certain percentage does feel comfortable doing the strenuous activities in most formal team building activities and which only allows for a superficial sense of interaction and fun but do not allow for bonding.

Lets see the advantage of walking.

It is easy. It burns calories. Everyone can do it.

Scientific research supports its efficacy at inducing and maintaining weight loss. So why not strap the pedometer and go for the gold?

What gives a day trip team building at Mt Kenya an upper hand?

Hiking is good for both body and mind.

Hiking outdoors has plenty of perks. Nice views, fresh air and the sounds and smells of nature.

It is good for you too!!

Hiking is a powerful cardio work out that can lower your risk for heart disease, improve your blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Boost your mood. Research shows that hiking has a positive impact in combating symptoms of stress and anxiety.

This is an activity tailored with the entire team having one goal. To ascend, get to great heights, and set their goal there. This is a very powerful walk and the members of the team bond naturally right from the start of the trek.

This is a team building activity with enduring value, created to provide unforgettable and meaningful experience that participants will keep talking about, learning from and building upon.