Mt Kenya

Mount Kenya is Kenya’s highest mountain located on the equator with its icy summit reaching to 5199m (17,058 ft). Magnificent cliffs and glaciers protect the highest peaks of Nelion (5188m) and Batian (5199m) and it is no wonder that the locals considered this remote majestic wonderland as God’s domain. The third highest summit – Point Lenana, (4985m) – is also glaciated accessible.

The mountain consists of three principal zones; the rocky peak area, actually an eroded volcanic plug, with its mantle of glaciers and snowfields; the alpine zone with its distinctive giant vegetation; and the vast gentle lower slopes drenched in mountain forest and bamboo jungle. Tarns and alpine meadows; equatorial, high-altitude vegetation; sunbirds, hyrax and soaring eagles make the walks around the peaks one of the most beautiful expeditions in the East African mountains.

Wildlife within the forests below the park boundary includes elephant, buffalo, lion, several species of antelope including the rare bongo and occasionally the melanistic forms of both the leopard and the serval.

The Forest is designated as an Important Bird Area.

Visit the mountain for

• Exceptional birding opportunities
• Great mountaineering
• Spectacular nature hikes
• A chance to experience unique flora and fauna

Don’t leave the mountain without

• Spending a night at our unique campsite
• Hiring a professional tour guide for your mountaineering and hiking

For a local guide contact the Site Support Group:

Mt. Kenya Biodiversity Conservation Group
Charles Wanja  charles@summitventureexpeditions.com
+254 (0)733 937115