Mount Kenya National Park
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Mount Kenya National Park

Africa's second-highest peak, with glaciers, alpine forests and unforgettable trekking.

Distance from Nairobi
~175 km · 3–4 hrs drive from Nairobi
Park size
715 km²
Best time to visit
Jan–Feb · Aug–Sep for trekking
Famous for
Point Lenana trek · UNESCO peak

About Mount Kenya

Mount Kenya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Africa's second-highest mountain and one of its most striking, its jagged glacial peaks rising above dense montane forest, bamboo zones and alpine moorland.

Beyond climbing, the lower forested slopes are home to elephant, buffalo and rare species found nowhere else, making it a fascinating stop for both trekkers and wildlife-lovers.

Wildlife you'll see

The residents

Elephant Buffalo Black-and-white colobus monkey Bushbuck Rock hyrax Alpine bird species
Top experiences

Things to do here

Point Lenana Trek

Multi-day guided trek to the accessible third peak, no technical climbing required.

Forest Walks

Lower-slope walks in search of elephant, buffalo and forest birdlife.

Stargazing Camps

Camp under some of Kenya's clearest, darkest skies at the equator.

Glacial Sunrise

Photograph Batian and Nelion glowing above the cloud line at dawn.

Sample Itinerary Highlight

A taste of Mount

Day 1
Nairobi → Mount Kenya

Drive up-country, acclimatisation walk on the forest slopes and a warm lodge dinner.

Day 2
Higher Camp

Trek to a mid-mountain camp, forest and wildlife along the way, with clear night skies overhead.

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