Location
Central Kenya, about 3 hours from Nairobi
Best time
January to February and July to October
Known for
Trekking, forest wildlife and alpine scenery
Ideal stay
1 night to a 5-day trek
About Mount Kenya
Discover Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is Africa’s second-highest mountain, rising to 5,199 metres. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with glaciers, lakes, moorland and dense forest on its lower slopes.
Climbers can trek to Point Lenana (4,985 m) over four to five days without technical gear. If you’d rather stay lower, the forest lodges offer night-time views of elephants, buffalo and forest antelopes at floodlit waterholes.
Highlights
Why visit Mount Kenya
Point Lenana trek
A 4–5 day hike to 4,985 m, no climbing gear needed.
Forest lodges
Watch elephants and buffalo at night waterholes.
Alpine scenery
Glaciers, tarns and giant lobelias.
UNESCO site
A protected World Heritage landscape.
Experiences
Things to do
- Multi-day treks (Sirimon, Chogoria, Naro Moru routes)
- Forest lodge stays
- Guided nature walks
- Trout fishing
- Combine with Ol Pejeta or Samburu
Seasons
When to visit
January to February
Dry and clear; the best trekking season.
July to October
Dry, cooler and good for trekking.
March to May and November
Wet season; trekking is harder.
Tailor-made
Mount Kenya safaris
Every safari we plan is tailor-made. Tell us your dates, budget and travel style and we will build a Mount Kenya itinerary around you, on its own or combined with other parks and the coast.
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