Mt. Kenya (5199m) is the highest peak in the country and easily accessible from Nairobi in less than one day.
The mountain is encircled by a tarmac road with few trails leading up to the top.
The most popular one starts from a small village Naro Moru going through the Park HQ
(00°10’32.7”S 37°08’48.6”E, H-2400m) on the western slope of the mountain. There is
no electricity supply at the park HQ. Park regulations prohibit solo walks, two or
more people are permitted to follow any route without a ranger within the park
boundaries.
Dense primary rainforest starts at the park entrance along the Naro
Moru route and goes up to the Meteorological Station (00°10’30.6”S 37°12’48.4”E,
H-3400m). Further up the alpine zone starts with its characteristic Lobelia and
Senecio giant plants and continues along Teleki Valley to Mackinder’s camp
(00°09’42.4”S 37°17’22.6”E, H-4300m). Mt. Kenya has permanent glaciations
and snow.
Kenya: Mt. Kenya. Teleki valley and summit of the Mt. Kenya behind.
Kenya: Mt. Kenya. Mackinder's camp at 4300 m. The summit of the Mt. Kenya is just behind. Compare this picture with sketch of the top to find out names of all peaks.
