Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
An iconic tree lodge overlooking a floodlit waterhole and salt lick visited by forest wildlife.
Africa's Second Highest Mountain
Mount Kenya National Park
Explore snow-capped peaks, alpine forests, moorlands and unforgettable mountain scenery with Kenya Holiday Safaris by WT Safaris Limited.
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Discover glaciers, alpine vegetation and spectacular mountain landscapes.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Explore protected forests, bamboo zones and high-altitude moorlands.
Unique Wildlife
Spot elephants, buffaloes, black-and-white colobus monkeys and many endemic birds.
Camps & Lodges
Luxury, mid-range and budget accommodation.
About Mount Kenya
UNESCO World Heritage mountain landscape
Mount Kenya National Park is famous for its cool highland climate, mist-covered forests, spectacular waterfalls, bamboo zones, open moorland and unusual mountain wildlife.
Visitors may encounter elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, giant forest hogs, black-and-white colobus monkeys, bushbucks, waterbucks and the elusive bongo antelope.
Travel with Kenya Holiday Safaris for professionally guided itineraries, reliable safari vehicles and carefully selected accommodation.
Recommended Accommodation
Mount Kenya Lodges
Serena Mountain Lodge
A historic forest lodge known for wildlife viewing from raised decks and observation areas.
Mountain Rock Lodge
A classic highland retreat often used as the base for transfers to nearby tree lodges.
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
A traditional hotel in Nyeri with gardens and convenient access to the Mount Kenya region.
Naro Moru River Lodge
A comfortable safari lodge near the Mount Kenya and Solio areas, suitable for longer central Kenya itineraries.
Castle Forest Lodge
A peaceful countryside property offering a relaxed base for exploring Nyeri and the Mount Kenya region.
WT Safaris Mount Kenya Packages
Mount Kenya Safaris
Explore Mount Kenya's misty forests and tree lodges, or combine the park with Mount Kenya, Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara.
Mount Kenya & Mount Kenya
Combine a forest tree-lodge experience with the scenic highlands around Mount Kenya.
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Mount Kenya & Samburu
Experience cool mountain forests before travelling north to Samburu's dry-country wildlife.
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Mount Kenya, Samburu & Mount Kenya
A varied central and northern Kenya circuit with forests, mountain scenery and rare wildlife.
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Mount Kenya, Samburu & Lake Nakuru
Combine highland forest, Samburu's special species and rhino viewing at Lake Nakuru.
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Mount Kenya, Samburu, Nakuru & Mara
A comprehensive Kenya safari linking highlands, northern wildlife, Rift Valley lakes and Masai Mara.
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Kenya Flying Safaris
Combine road travel to the Mount Kenya region with convenient flights to other safari destinations.
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Best Time to Visit
Mount Kenya travel seasons
January to March: Generally drier conditions with clearer mountain views and comfortable game viewing.
April to June: The long rains create lush forests, powerful waterfalls and misty highland scenery.
July to October: Cool, relatively dry weather with good access and rewarding wildlife viewing.
November to December: Short rains refresh the forest and create beautiful conditions for photography and birding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Kenya safari information
Where is Mount Kenya National Park?
Mount Kenya National Park lies in Kenya's central highlands, northwest of Nairobi and close to Nyeri and the Mount Kenya region.
How many days are recommended?
One to two nights works well for Mount Kenya, while longer itineraries can combine the park with Mount Kenya, Samburu and the Rift Valley.
Can I fly to Mount Kenya?
Most visitors reach Mount Kenya by road from Nairobi, although charter flights may be arranged to nearby airstrips in central Kenya.
Is Mount Kenya suitable for families?
Yes. Tree-lodge wildlife viewing, waterfalls, forest scenery and comfortable highland lodges make it an interesting family destination.
Plan Your Safari
Book your Mount Kenya safari with WT Safaris
Contact our Diani Beach safari team for a tailor-made Mount Kenya quotation, tree-lodge recommendations and private safari transport.
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