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Dear Summitpost posters!

I am a newbie at climbing any mountains above 1000m (only done Ben Nevis and Snowden), however, I do hike quite often and across varying ranges of landscape. Including all the ones found on those two mountains. I have no doubt I can manage either of these mountains, but I was wondering if it is wise to both in quick succession, i.e. one day of rest in between.

I'm planning to start with a six day trek up Mt Kenya, followed by an 8 day Trek up Kilimanjaro. Personally I feel I could handle the exertion of 14 days of climbing up and down. But I thought I'd ask some experienced climbers for their advice all the same. Is there anything I should watch out for? Is it okay to fly the same evening after descending from Mt Kenya and / or Kilimanjaro?

Cheers,

Thomas

Is it okay to fly the same evening after descending from Mt Kenya and / or Kilimanjaro?

Yes, it is fine to fly.

Also, be aware that climbing Mt Kenya involves a technical climb. I assume you mean that you are trekking to Lenana Point. Trekking to Lenana Point is not climbing Mt Kenya.

Is there anything I should watch out for?

Your gear and valuables in Nairobi.

Greetings everybody.
It's nice and ambitious plan to climb Mt. Kenya but it requires experience and knowledge of climbing techniques and is not recommended for beginners. Perhaps, for a start, it is better to plan something else.
Greetings everybody.