Mount Kenya is the 2nd highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro. It is a towering extinct volcano. It stands at 5199 metres.

Mount Kenya National Reserve encircles the park, which has an area of approximately 715 sq km. UNESCO designated it as a world heritage site in 1997. Mount Kenya is a favorite peak of novice and seasoned mountain climbers. Routes of varying degrees of difficulty take you to the top, all offering wonderful scenic beauty. Tourists can also have some very good gameviewing and birdwatching.

Getting to Mount Kenya Park
Drive the  175 kilometres from Nairobi, Mt Kenya Wildlife Reserve is accessible through Nanyuki-Isiolo road via Sirimon Track or Nyeri-Nanyuki road near Naro Moru. The park can also be reached via Chogoria on the Embu - Meru road.  

By Air:
Land at Naro Moru Airstrip on a private charter or Nanyuki Airstrip on schedule flights from Nairobi.

Attractions and Activities at Mount Kenya National Park
Gameviewing
Mountaineering
Marvellous Scenic View: Lakes, Tarns, Glaciers & Peaks
Variety of birds & animals
Natural Springs

Accommodation Options in Mount Kenya Park
One lodge – Mount Kenya safari Club and  7 climber huts and 3 self-help banda sites are available inside the Park. Three lodges and a self-help banda site can be availed just outside the Park.