Mountain Climbing & Hiking Adventures Kenya-Mountain Kenya Safari Tours
Being the highest Mountain in Kenya and second highest in Africa after the prominent majestic Mountain kilimanjaro.The highest peaks of the Mountain are; Batian at 5,199 metres (17,057 ft), Nelion at 5,188 metres (17,021 ft) and Point Lenana at 4,985 metres (16,355 ft). The Mountain is the source of the Republic of Kenya and is located in the former Eastern Province of Kenya and about 16.5 kilometres (10.3 mi) South of the equator and 150 kilometres (93 mi) North northeast of Nairobi City.
There are 11 candid glaciers which are a main source of water for the people in Kenya. The lower slopes of the Mountain are covered with numerous types of vegetation and these include; giant lobelias, rock hyrax etc. The Mountain is within the Mt. Kenya National park which was officially founded as a National park in 1949 to conserve and protect the region around the Mountain.
Accessibility to the Park
Mountain Kenya National Park can be accessed after driving for a distance of 175 kms from the main city of Nairobi along the Nanyuki-Isiolo road via Sirimon Track or the Nyeri-Nanyuki road near Naro Moru.
It can also be accessed via the Chogoria on the Embu - Meru road requiring you to transfer about 150km North of Nairobi City. Nanyuki Airstrip is the closest airstrip to the National park.
Mt. Kenya National Park Fees
The Park Entry Fees at Mt. Kenya National park’s Kihari gate
Details-Person Type Prices in Kenya Shillings or US Dollars Kenya Citizen Adult Ksh. 300 Kenya Citizen Child Ksh. 215 East African Resident Adult Ksh. 1030 East African Resident Child Ksh.515 Non-Resident Adult US $43 Non-Resident Child US $26Mountain Climbing Charges
Day Trip Person Type Kenya Citizen Ksh East African Resident Ksh Non-Resident US Dollars Adult 430 kshs 775 kshs US $52 Child 215 kshs 515 kshs Us $26 3-Day Package Person Type Kenya Citizen Ksh East African Resident Ksh Non-Resident US Dollars Adult 1290 kshs 2325 kshs US $156 Child 345 kshs 1545 kshs US $78What to Do at Mountain Kenya National Park
Mountain Climbing/ Hiking
This is the most prominent safari activity carried out in the park along the majestic Mountain Kenya. The Mountain requires you to be physically fit taking some days before you get to the top.
You will transfer with an experienced guide, cook to help with preparing meals as well as a private porter. The porters and guides must be registered and authorized by the Kenya Wildlife Services with a Mountain park guide about the National Park. There are various climbing routes that will enable hikers get to the top and these include; the Kamweti Route, Marania Route, Burguret Route, Themwe Route.
Ecotourism & Wildlife Tours
Mt. Kenya National Park offers incredible Eco Tourism and wildlife Adventures to all travelers all over the world and the wildlife animals you will view in the park include; African elephants, cape buffalos, Black-and-white Colobus Monkey, Sykes monkey, Bushbuck, Olive Baboon, Waterbuck, Black Rhino, Leopard, Giant Forest Hog, Genet Cat, Bush Pig, Spotted Hyena and various species of birds flying around the waterfalls, caves and salt licks.
Bird Watching
Other than Mountain Climbing and Wildlife Encounters, the park is also a good spot for birders around the world looking to experience remarkable bird watching experiences in Kenya.
The bird species that can be seen around the park include; Abbott's Starling, Lesser Kestrel, Jackson's widowbird, Sharpe's Longclaw, Olive Ibis, Lammergeier, Ayres's hawk-eagle, African Crowned Eagle, African Grass Owl, Cape Eagle-Owl, Purple-throated Cuckoo-shrike, Long-tailed widowbird, Abyssinian Owl, Scarlet-tufted Sunbird and Kenrick's Starling.