MT KENYA NATIONAL PARK
Mt. Kenya lies about 140 km North, North-East of Nairobi with its Northern flanks across the Equator and covers an area of 715km2. The mountain has two main peaks – Batian (5200m) and Nelion (5188m). The mountains slopes are cloaked in Mount Kenya seen through foliage and a cloudy skyforest, bamboo, scrub and moorland giving way on the high central peaks to rock, ice and snow. Mt. Kenya is an important water catchment area, supplying the Tana and Northern Ewaso Nyiro systems. The flora and fauna of Mount Kenya are diverse, due to the variation in altitude, rainfall, aspect and temperature. The mountain is an imposing extinct volcano dominating the landscape of the Kenyan Highlands, East of the Rift. The park was in 1997 recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site and is also a Biodiverse reserve.
Best time to visit
December to March are considered the best times to visit since they are the sunniest months. From March to May cloudy periods and rain are experienced and it drizzles from October to early December which may limit clear views. However, Mount Kenya National Park is open for the explorers all year round.
Highlights
- Major attractions in the park include: – Lakes, tarns, glaciers and peaks of great natural beauty, pristine wilderness, geological variety, forest, mineral springs, rare and endangered species of animals, High altitude adapted plains game, unique montane and alpine vegetation with 11 different species of endemic plants.
Our Favourite Properties
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
This property is set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens and offers a unique blend of comfort & relaxation in Nanyuki. It is strategically positioned at the equator and the main structure reflects the 1950s colonial architectural design. The rooms are spacious and well maintained to provide you with sensational ambience. The property’s magnificent landscape lends you the right atmosphere to strike a golf ball. See more.
Mountain Lodge
This lodge is eco-rated at Gold by ecotourism Kenya. The picturesque area surrounding the lodge will for sure delight you with their dramatic features.The lodge is situated within Mt. Kenya National Park. An open-air deck at the lodge gazes down to a natural water hole bustling with the frequenters: elephant and buffalo herds. The cabin-styled rooms are designed to allow you, take full advantage of serenity in the mountain landscape, facilitating deep relaxation after a day of adventure.
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