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Mount Kenya

Kenya

Mount Kenya

LocationKenya
RegionCentral Province, Eastern Province
TypeNational Park
Coordinates-0.1520°, 37.3080°
Established1949
Area715
Nearest CityNanyuki (15 mi)
Major CityNairobi (130 mi)
Entrance Fee40

About Mount Kenya

Mount Kenya National Park encompasses Africa's second-highest peak and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park features diverse vegetation zones, from tropical forest to bamboo groves to alpine moorland. It is home to numerous endemic species and offers challenging climbing routes.