Geographical Location of Mount Mtelo?
Mount Mtelo is the fifth-highest mountain in Kenya. Lies in North West Highlands of West Pokot County. About 503 Kilometres from Nairobi, Kenya’s Capital City. Approximately 120 km north of Kitale Town. Mt Mtelo is a haven for mountaineers, Bird watchers, and Nature Lovers.
The altitude of Mount Mtelo
Mt Mtelo peak straddles 3338 meters above sea level 10,944 feet). To list this makes Mount Mtelo the fifth-highest mountain in Kenya. First, Mount Kenya takes the lead as the highest Mountain in Kenya at 5,199 m. Mount Elgon follows on the list as the Second Highest Mountain in Kenya, with 4,321 m. Mount Satima 4001 M, a peak in the Aberdare range, the third-highest mountain in Kenya, follows. Lastly, Cherang’any Hills, 3,530 m, is the closest neighbor to Mt Mtelo. Cherang’any Hills is the fourth-highest mountain in Kenya.
The sacred mountain of the Pokot
Mt Mtelo is not just a mountain to the Pokot People. Furthermore, it is a place of worship. The Community comes here during drought and prays for rain. The major social-economic activity around Mt Mtelo is farming. Hence, rain is key to the Pokot community. For this significance, Mount Mtelo earns the title of the sacred mountain of the Pokot.
Hiking mount Mtelo
Mt Mtelo is home to Nature lovers. In brief, Birdwatchers, Campers, and Mountaineers. Besides birdwatching and camping. Hiking is the major activity in Mt Mtelo. Our Hiking package has all the details you need to know before you can visit. Explore our Trekking Package to The sacred mountain of the Pokot.
Hiking Tour Itinerary
altitude
Wildlife in the sacred mountain of the Pokot
Equipment or training for the climb
not a very high altitude
Pricing for Mount Mtelo Trek
Social Economic Significance of Mt Mtelo
Community and development projects
