Mount Kenya National Park
Mount Kenya National Park, established in 1949 is located about 175 KM2 from Nairobi city. There are protects the region surrounding in Mount Kenya. The ecosystem lies in Central and Eastern provinces of Kenya. At 5,199m the mountain is the second highest peak in Africa. Mt. Kenya is an important water tower in the country. Surrounding the park is Mt Kenya National Reserve covering an area of approximately 2095 KM2.These forest belts are host to many different animals and plants with at least 11 unique species. Mount Kenya, or "Kere Nyaga" as the Kikuyu call it, meaning the Mountain of Brightness, rises to 5,199m above sea level and is the second highest mountain peak in the entire continent of Africa. Sailing like an ark amid the primeval forests of Kenya's highest mountain, Mount Kenya, this timbered tree hotel offers champagne-clear mountain air, sweeping views across the tree-canopy, sparkling trout streams, and gentle forest walks. There are 12 remnant glaciers on the mountain, all receding rapidly, and four secondary peaks that sit at the head of the U-shaped glacial valleys.The Mount Kenya Biosphere Reserve represent a sacred site that bares a deep historical, spiritual, social, Cultural, and religious significance to the particular communities that surround it. Examples: (Agikuyu, Samburu, Embu, Meru).The name comes from Kere Nyaga the Kikuyu name for Mount Kenya, meaning Mountain of Brightness - Ngai's official home. Since then, tourists from all over the world have all embarked on a journey to the national park which engulfs Kenya’s second highest mountain.The fertile soils of its lower slopes also sustain the growth of the nation's richest farmlands whilst much of its vegetation is globally unique. The entire mountain is deeply dissected by valleys radiating from the peaks, which are largely attributed to glacial erosion.The forest zone is the largest remaining in Kenya and its ecosystem as a whole plays a critical role in water catchment for two main rivers in the country, the Tana and Ewaso Ngiro. The sacred home of Ngai, God of the Kikuyu people, Mount Kenya is Kenya's highest mountain, a national icon, a climbers' Mecca, the nation's namesake, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site and a wildlife stronghold.
Map photo of Mount Kenya National Park:
Mount Kenya National Park Location on Map
[Please refer from Google for more precise info]
How to reach Mount Kenya National Park:
Reach by Road: Distance of 175 KM2 from Nairobi, the park can be reached on Nanyuki-Isiolo road via Sirimon Track or Nyeri-Nanyuki road near Naro Moru. The park is also reachable via Chogoria on the Embu - Meru road, about 150KM north of Nairobi.
Hotels in and around the Mount Kenya National Park:
Excursion: Interesting / Popular Destination around Mount Kenya National Park:
Prominent Animals found in Mount Kenya National Park:
Park Timings of Mount Kenya National Park:
The Park is open daily from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm.
Mount Kenya National Park, established in 1949 is located about 175 KM2 from Nairobi city. There are protects the region surrounding in Mount Kenya. The ecosystem lies in Central and Eastern provinces of Kenya. At 5,199m the mountain is the second highest peak in Africa. Mt. Kenya is an important water tower in the country. Surrounding the park is Mt Kenya National Reserve covering an area of approximately 2095 KM2.These forest belts are host to many different animals and plants with at least 11 unique species. Mount Kenya, or "Kere Nyaga" as the Kikuyu call it, meaning the Mountain of Brightness, rises to 5,199m above sea level and is the second highest mountain peak in the entire continent of Africa. Sailing like an ark amid the primeval forests of Kenya's highest mountain, Mount Kenya, this timbered tree hotel offers champagne-clear mountain air, sweeping views across the tree-canopy, sparkling trout streams, and gentle forest walks. There are 12 remnant glaciers on the mountain, all receding rapidly, and four secondary peaks that sit at the head of the U-shaped glacial valleys.The Mount Kenya Biosphere Reserve represent a sacred site that bares a deep historical, spiritual, social, Cultural, and religious significance to the particular communities that surround it. Examples: (Agikuyu, Samburu, Embu, Meru).The name comes from Kere Nyaga the Kikuyu name for Mount Kenya, meaning Mountain of Brightness - Ngai's official home. Since then, tourists from all over the world have all embarked on a journey to the national park which engulfs Kenya’s second highest mountain.The fertile soils of its lower slopes also sustain the growth of the nation's richest farmlands whilst much of its vegetation is globally unique. The entire mountain is deeply dissected by valleys radiating from the peaks, which are largely attributed to glacial erosion.The forest zone is the largest remaining in Kenya and its ecosystem as a whole plays a critical role in water catchment for two main rivers in the country, the Tana and Ewaso Ngiro. The sacred home of Ngai, God of the Kikuyu people, Mount Kenya is Kenya's highest mountain, a national icon, a climbers' Mecca, the nation's namesake, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site and a wildlife stronghold.
Map photo of Mount Kenya National Park:
Mount Kenya National Park Location on Map
[Please refer from Google for more precise info]
How to reach Mount Kenya National Park:
Reach by Road: Distance of 175 KM2 from Nairobi, the park can be reached on Nanyuki-Isiolo road via Sirimon Track or Nyeri-Nanyuki road near Naro Moru. The park is also reachable via Chogoria on the Embu - Meru road, about 150KM north of Nairobi.
Hotels in and around the Mount Kenya National Park:
- Borana Lodge
- Porini Lion Camp
- Lewa Safari Camp
- Porini Rhino Camp
- Sirikoi Game Lodge
- Mountain Rock Lodge
- Lewa Wilderness Camp
- Serena Mountain Lodge
Excursion: Interesting / Popular Destination around Mount Kenya National Park:
- Lakes
- Tarns
- Forest
- Geological variety
- Pristine wilderness
- Mineral springs
- High altitude adapted plains game
- Glaciers and peaks of great beauty
- Rare and endangered species of animals
- There are unique montane and alpine vegetation with 11 species of endemic plants.
Prominent Animals found in Mount Kenya National Park:
- Suni
- Bongo
- Rhino
- Leopard
- Mole rat
- Bushbucks
- Elephants
- Tree hyrax
- Giant forest hog
- Black fronted duiker
- White tailed mongoose
- Water buck and Elands
Park Timings of Mount Kenya National Park:
The Park is open daily from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm.