Mount Kenya National Park
Kenya’s highest point rises from thick forests to a spectacular pointed peak and stands at 5,199m, the tropical ice forms a series of glaciers, frozen faces and scene and scree around the summit.
Kenya’s highest point rises from thick forests to a spectacular pointed peak and stands at 5,199m, the tropical ice forms a series of glaciers, frozen faces and scene and scree around the summit.
The ethereal white peak is a remarkable vision, floating high over the surrounding Laikipia plains.
Trekking is like a dream come true and it’s easy to customize a hike through a range of different altitudes, geographical and climatic zones.
Airstrips: The closest commercial airstrip to the park is at Nanyuki.
Climate
Climate, flora and fauna on Mt. Kenya varies with altitude
Major Attractions
Pristine wilderness, lakes, tarns, glaciers and peaks of great beauty, geological variety, forest, mineral springs, rare and endangered species of animals, High altitude adapted plains game, Unique montane and alpine vegetation with 11 species of endemic plants.
Wildlife
Include Elephants, tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, suni, black fronted duiker, mole rat, bushbucks, water buck and Elands.
Animals rarely seen include leopard, bongo, giant forest hog and rhino.
Birds
Over 130 bird species have been recorded.
