Mount Kenya rises to 5,199 m at Batian peak, making it the second-highest mountain in Africa. Its technical summits are for experienced climbers, but trekkers can reach Point Lenana (4,985 m) over four to five days through montane forest, bamboo and giant groundsel moorland.
For non-climbers, the forest lodges on the lower slopes offer night-time viewing of elephant and buffalo at floodlit water holes, and trout fishing and forest walks in a cooler climate.
Highlights
- Trekking to Point Lenana
- Alpine moorland and giant lobelias
- Forest lodges with night wildlife viewing
Wildlife & what you'll see
- Elephant and buffalo in the forest
- Colobus monkeys
- Rock hyrax
- Sunbirds and Jackson's francolin
Things to do
- Trekking
- Forest walks
- Night viewing at water holes
Best time to visit
January to February and late June to October are the driest trekking months.
Getting there
By road from Nairobi to Nanyuki or Naro Moru (about 3 hours).
Experiences in Mount Kenya
FAQs about Mount Kenya
How hard is it to reach Point Lenana?
It is a non-technical trek suitable for fit walkers, usually taking 4–5 days. Altitude is the main challenge, so we build in acclimatisation.
