About Mt. Kenya

This park not only offers game viewing but breathtaking scenery and exhilarating mountain climbing of the majestic and revered Mt. Kenya, Africa’s second highest mountain. This mountain is the home of ‘Ngai’ (God) in the Kikuyu tribe folklore and is treated as a holy shrine. The forest is home to a variety of animals such as the rare Colobus Monkey, Elephant, Olive baboon, Black Rhino, Leopard, and Genet Cats to name but a few. Mt. Kenya National Park has also made a significant mark in Kenyan history. The Mau Mau freedom fighters used this park as a hideout against the British soldiers during the fight for independence from the British Government in the 1950’s.

Mount Kenya National Park is located 175 km from Nairobi and covers 715 square km surrounding Mt. Kenya. The park opened in 1949. Spectacular scenery, such as lakes, tarns, glaciers, peaks and natural mineral springs grace the park. As visitors climb to higher altitudes, different types of habitats house all different animals. Besides those mentioned above, the park hosts several endangered species (Sunni Buck, Mt. Kenya Mole Shrew, Skins (lizard) and different types of Owl).

Mountain climbers and safari travelers alike will enjoy everything about Mt. Kenya.

Park Accommodations

Mt. Kenya Safari Club

Accommodations are subject to availability. We reserve the right to substitute similar lodging as necessary.