Mount Kenya National Park

In the Central Highlands, east of the Great Rift Valley, Mount Kenya National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that provides the rare spectacle of equatorial snow. It encompasses the country’s namesake highest mountain at 5,199 meters. It is formed by a series of volcanic eruptions and is comprised of three glacier-cloaked peaks.

The highest is Batian, although Nelion, the next highest, is a tougher climb. The lowest peak, Lenana, is considered the easiest climb, although unpredictable weather can pose challenges. It has great striking scenery varying from glaciers, lakes, and mineral springs to alpine forest and dense pockets of bamboo. It has diverse flora and fauna giving opportunities for safaris. The wildlife includes spot black and white colobus monkeys, buffalo, elephant, tree hyrax, leopard, and hyena.