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Excellent trad climbing from short cracks to long multi-pitch routes, just 2 hours drive from Nairobi.
©Description
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Afternoon sun
One of Kenya's best crags. Climb some adventurous multi-pitches while watching zebras, giraffes and buffalos below.
The Main Wall is the biggest cliff near Nairobi and shouldn't be underestimated. The last pitch is often of poor quality rock so routes have a "seriouness" grading to reflect it.
In addition to Main Wall, there are a number of shorter faces, two small stacks and Fischer’s Tower, a 30-meter pinnacle with has several exciting routes.
Some of the classic climbs on Main Wall are Olympian, Magician, Merlin, Stiletto, The Devil Drives, and The Amazing Journey.
©Access issues
Approach
Where to stay
Camping within the park (with toilets, fire pits and broken benches). Or one of the campgrounds outside the park (that have restaurant, showers etc).
©Ethic
Well established
No bolting unless you're doing a new route (then please check with the MCK that it is a new route beforehand).
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