Explore the Majesty of Africa’s Second-Highest Peak: Mt. Kenya National Park

Welcome to Mt. Kenya National Park, where an awe-inspiring blend of towering peaks, alpine meadows, and diverse ecosystems awaits. As the second-highest mountain on the African continent, Mt. Kenya National Park offers a thrilling adventure for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and wildlife lovers alike.

Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa.

Climbing to 5,199 meters, Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. The scenery surrounding this designated World Heritage Site is breath-taking. It is pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forest, mineral springs and a selection of rare and endangered species of animals, high altitude adapted plains game and unique montane and alpine vegetation. Visitors can enjoy mountain climbing, camping and caving with the mountain’s rugged glacier-clad peaks providing the perfect backdrop.

MT KENYA NATIONAL PARK HIGHLIGHTS

CLIMATE
Because Mt. Kenya is more or less a vertical park, the climate changes as you ascend the mountain. Expect big temperature changes between the day and night, with lows at 4oC/39oF. Owing to its elevation, the mountain tends to be wet.
LOCATION
Mt. Kenya lies 175 km (108 mi) north of Nairobi and its northern section borders the equator.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best climbing is during the two dry seasons – January/February and August/September. During the two rainy seasons, the trails are more difficult, and the visibility is poor.
CLIMBING/TREKKING
Challenge yourself to this invigorating climb while enjoying some of the most beautiful (and changing) scenery as you hike past Mt. Kenya’s stunning lakes, tarns, glaciers and peaks.
HIGHLAND CASTLE
On the Burguret Route heading up the mountain, at 3700m (12,139 ft.) you can scramble up this castle-like formation and take in beautiful views of the Batian and Nelion peaks.
CAMPING & CAVING
Shipton’s Camp is located just beneath the summit and is set amongst the snow-capped peaks. There is an alpine hut here where climbers can rent bunks and rest the night before summiting the mountain. Nearby are Shipton’s Caves, an adventurous spot for exploring.