Mount
Kenya is the 2nd highest mountain on the African Continent after
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The Mountain stands at a height
of 5,199 meters above sea level. The mountain is an extinct volcano
with permanent glacial cover situated in central Kenya about 180
km from Nairobi. The mountain is easily reachable by road from
Nairobi, though air transport from the Wilson airport is available
to Nanyuki Town.
The Mount Kenya National Park:
The Mountain is encompassed by the Mount Kenya National Park;
a protected area under the management of the Kenya Wildlife Service.
The Park features a variety of wildlife including; elephant,
leopard, colobus monkey, black rhino, baboon, hyena, zebra, waterbuck
and forest antelope.
The mountain is also a popular destination for hikers and climbers
and its peaks offer a reasonable challenge even for experienced
climbers.
Accommodation:
There are a number of quality accommodation options near the
mountain such as; the Mount Kenya Safari Club, Mountain Lodge,
Outspans and the Treetops Lodge.
