Mount Kenya National Park
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Mount Kenya National Park

UNESCO-listed equatorial snow peak — Africa's second-highest mountain.

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Country

Kenya

Region

Central Kenya

Best time

January–February; July–September

About Mount Kenya National Park

Mount Kenya (5,199m) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — glaciated summit, afro-alpine moorland, bamboo forest and dense montane jungle. Point Lenana (4,985m) is one of East Africa's great trekker's peaks.

Highlights

  • Point Lenana trek
  • Sirimon–Chogoria traverse
  • Alpine lakes (Michaelson, Ellis)
  • Equator crossing at Nanyuki

Best time to visit

January–February; July–September

Itineraries

Tours that visit Mount Kenya National Park

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Mt Kenya Chogoria Route — 4 Days
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Kenya
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$895/pp
4 days / 3 nights
Mountain & Summit Trekking Moderate

Mt Kenya Chogoria Route — 4 Days

Mt Kenya's most scenic flank — Lake Michaelson, Gorges Valley, and vertical cliffs.

  • ✓Round-trip road transfers from Nairobi to Chogoria gate and back
  • ✓Experienced Kenya Wildlife Service-licensed mountain guide throughout
  • ✓Dedicated camp cook and porter team (personal luggage limit 15 kg per porter)
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Mt Kenya Batian / Nelion Technical Climb — 8 Days
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Kenya
From
$2950/pp
8 days / 7 nights
Mountain & Summit Trekking Challenging

Mt Kenya Batian / Nelion Technical Climb — 8 Days

Alpine rock: summit the true peaks of Mt Kenya — Batian (5,199 m) and Nelion (5,188 m).

  • ✓Round-trip road transfers Nairobi – Sirimon Gate – Nairobi
  • ✓UIAA-certified lead climbing guide (ratio 1 guide : 2 climbers)
  • ✓Technical climbing equipment: dynamic rope, helmet, harness, belay devices (personal crampons and technical boots required)
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Lewa & Laikipia Conservancies — 5 Days
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Kenya
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$3490/pp
5 days / 4 nights
Wildlife Safaris Easy

Lewa & Laikipia Conservancies — 5 Days

Private-conservancy luxury — rhino, walking safaris, night drives and big space.

  • ✓Return road transfers Nairobi – Ol Pejeta – Loisaba – Nairobi in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • ✓4 nights full-board accommodation at conservancy lodges (Day 1–2 Ol Pejeta, Day 3–4 Loisaba)
  • ✓All meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 5
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