“What a fantastic trip. This really is an excellent way to see wildlife very close to you. From the first time you put your canoe in the water you start seeing all the African wildlife you’ve dreamt of…”
GALLERY
MOUNT KENYA NATIONAL PARK
Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa standing at 5199m. Fewer people climb here than Kilimanjaro, but those who do, often rate it as a more interesting climb. The area around Mt Kenya is easy to visit. Here you can relax and enjoy the landscape and scenery and, if you’re in reasonable health and ready for a challenge, why not enjoy the satisfaction of climbing to the top of this magnificent mountain. Mt Kenya has the rare honour of being both a UNESCO World Heritage site as well as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
LOCATION & LANDSCAPE
It’s has tremendously varied zones of vegetation and scenery as you climb; from the acacia studded plains, then lush moorlands, moving up to a barren alpine zone covered in snow and finally the craggy summit. Its toughness and beauty have gripped the imagination of adventurers for more than a century. Even for climbers with experience in mountaineering, Mount Kenya offers a challenge and a natural beauty that is difficult to beat.
Wildlife in the park consists of the Big Five – Lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard. In addition, there are Sykes monkey, black and white colobus. Harvey’s Duiker, bushbuck, forest hog and the rarely seen bongo.
CLIMBING MOUNT KENYA
There are different options of climbing Mt. Kenya ranging from a quick one day stroll, to an intensive 5 /6 day climb. Whether you’re a nature admirer just wanting a leisurely day exploring the lower forest of the Mt Kenya slopes or a more ambitious adventurer, who wishes to conquer the summit Point Lenana it really is up to you. Because the mountain is so large, and offers such a diversity of trekking and climbing routes, there may be a need for a special itinerary that you require, which we shall be happy to help you with.
Getting There:
By road from Nairobi
What to do:
- Mountain climbing – (Have to be quite fit to undertake this)
- Exploring the fauna and flora
- Visit Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy
Best Time:
For climbing -Dry seasons- January to February and August to September
Otherwise all year round
Accommodation:
Several lodges and camp sites
ALSO, CONSIDER THE LAIKIPIA PLATEAU CONSERVANCY AND
LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY BOTH OF WHICH LIE TO THE
NORTH OF MT KENYA
Accomodation
Castle Forest Lodge is located deep in the thick forest on the slopes to the south of Mount Kenya.
It is set in a natural surroundings of rainforest, fresh water rivers with falls, a fabulous view of the valley on one side of the lodge, and the impressive peaks of Mount Kenya on the other.
Bungalows with two double rooms, living room with fireplace, a private veranda and shower/toilet.
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Falcon Heights Hotel is a niche boutique hotel that nestles in lush landscaped gardens in Nanyuki. The hotel has 16 luxurious rooms and an executive 2 bedroom cottage. Features include spacious room and bathroom, LCD flat screen, Ip phone, Wi-Fi, hair dryer and shaving unit, plush lounge chairs with complementary coffee and tea service.
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A collection of six luxury cottages built out of sumptuous caramel canvas and sustainably grown wood, raised on platforms above the gently flowing Kinden River will turn your stay at Rhino River Camp into a quiet, exclusive experience.
Each room has its own private ‘Zen’ area where you can meditate, re-read your favorite novel, or simply unwind.
The very design of it, contemporary with a hint of Africa, is pleasant without being intrusive.
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With the most breathtaking view looking towards MT Kenya, loisaba tented camp is perched high on the edge of an escarpment, with a waterhole below one can enjoy the expensive view from the comfort of their veranda.
The loissaba tented camp is made up of 12 tents, six ensuite tent-three double, and three convertible twin/double.
The family combinations, each consisting of two ensuite tents with adjoining walkway.
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