Mount Kenya Climbing Mount Kenya national park stretches across
the equator, 193 km North-East of Nairobi and 480 km from the
Kenya coast and covers an area of 580Sq. Kms. Altitude:
1,600-5,199m At 5199m high, it is Africa's second highest
mountain, with gleaming and eroded snow-capped peaks, which can
be seen for miles. It is a broad, large symmetrical volcano cone
whose diameter at the base is about 12 km, dating between 2 to 3
million years ago. There are three peaks; Mbatian, 5,199m,
Nelion 5,188m and point Lenana. Most visitors are able to reach
the more accessible Point Lenana at 4,985 m and many visitors
enjoy simple high altitude walks. Points Mbatian and Nelion
requires are only climbed by technical climbers only.
Accomodation while trekking is in huts, and Tents (campsites).
Wildlife below the Park boundary include elephant, buffalo,
antelope, and the rare bongo, also found in the nearby Aberdares
national park. Mount Kenya can be climbed anytime of the year
though the best times for visiting Mount