Mount Kenya National Park Safari Destination Kenya

About Mount Kenya National Park

Mount Kenya National Park protects Africa second highest mountain and its surrounding moorland, forest, and alpine ecosystems. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. The mountain rises to 5,199 metres at Batian peak and is permanently glaciated at its summit, an increasingly rare sight given ongoing climate change. The lower slopes are cloaked in dense montane forest supporting elephant, buffalo, leopard, giant forest hog, colobus and sykes monkeys, and abundant birdlife. The moorland zone above the forest line is dominated by giant lobelia and senecio groundsel, creating an otherworldly landscape. Routes such as Sirimon, Chogoria, and Naro Moru cater to hikers and serious mountaineers alike.

When to Visit

Best Time to Visit

January to February and July to September

Climate

Alpine and montane climate. Temperature varies dramatically with altitude. Frost and snow occur at the summit year round. Lower forest zones are warm and humid.

Highlights & Considerations

Why Visit

Africa second highest peak
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Unique high-altitude flora and fauna
Multiple trekking routes
Rich biodiversity across altitude zones

Good to Know

Altitude sickness is a real risk
Weather can change rapidly
Requires physical fitness and preparation
Peak climbing requires technical experience
Permits and guides are mandatory

Mount Kenya National Park Safari Packages

3 days

Three Days Ol Pejeta Conservancy Rhino Safari

Visit the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and meet the only two remaining northern white rhinos on the planet.

8 days

8 Days Northern Frontier and Savanna Safari

An eight day expedition combining the remote wilderness of Meru and Samburu with the classic savanna of the Maasai Mara.

7 days

7 Days Star Beds and Savanna Romance Safari

A magical seven day honeymoon featuring a night sleeping in an open air star bed in Laikipia and luxury wildlife tracking in the Maasai Mara.

★★ Budget

Sirimon Bandas & Campsite

KWS-managed budget accommodation at the Sirimon Gate of Mount Kenya, providing basic bandas and campsites ideal for trekkers and climbers beginning or ending the Sirimon Route ascent.

$35 / night

★★★★ Luxury

Serena Mountain Lodge

A high-altitude forest lodge on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya at 2,195 metres, famous for its resident forest wildlife at the floodlit waterhole including elephant, buffalo, bongo, and giant forest hog.

$380 / night

Mount Kenya National Park

About Mount Kenya National Park

When to Visit