Mount Kenya National Park & Reserve

By Road:  The peaks can be accessed through three official routes namely Naro Moru, Sirimon and Chogoria.

Sirimon Gate is 200 km from Nairobi off the Nanyuki - Meru Road. 

Naro Moru Gate is 188 km along Nyeri-Nanyuki road near Naro Moru town. 

Chogoria Gate is on the Embu-Meru Road, about 210km north of Nairobi.

By Air: The closest commercial airstrip to the park is at Nanyuki.

MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Ecitizen  (https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/ ) via MPesa, Visa Card, RTGS ,Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Security/Guided tour per guide:

• Ksh. 1,720 – up to 4 hours

• Ksh. 3,015 – Over 4 hours

Fishing in Mt. Kenya (per line-per day):

• Ksh. 1,550

Vehicle Charges Per Day

No. of Seats

• Less than 6 seats - KSH.300

• 6-12 seats - KSH.1,030

• 13-24seats - KSH.2,585

• 25-44 seats - KSH.4,050

• 45 seats and above - KSH.5,000

Wildlife

Include Elephants, tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, suni, black fronted duiker, mole rat, bushbucks, water buck and Elands. Animals rarely seen include leopard, bongo, giant forest hog .

Birds

Over 130 bird species have been recorded.

Important Information for Visitors

All visitors should enter the park with a qualified and certified guide. Guides and potters have identification cards issued by the park management.

Disposable plastic water bottles are not allowed in the park.

Guides and potters are not allowed to carry luggage that exceed 25KG. Weighing of luggage will be done at the gate on entry.

All visitors are required to check in and out of the park, this is done by recording personal information in the entry and exit books.

Climate

Climate, flora and fauna on Mt. Kenya varies with altitude

What to take with you

Personal effects, drinking water, food, warm clothing and camping equipment.

Also important are; camera, binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellant, first aid kit, sunglasses, appropriate hiking/mountaineering gear and reserve car fuel.

The snowcapped mountain that the Agikuyu, Aembu and Ameru communities believed to be the home of their traditional God-Ngai is definitely a puller. It is a place to be treated with respect and reverence by visitors who come here among other things seeking divine and spiritual nourishment. Pristine wilderness, lakes, tarns, glaciers and peaks of great beauty, geological variety, the forest, mineral springs, rare and endangered wildlife species, high altitude adapted game, unique montane and alpine vegetation with 11 species of endemic plants are a sight. Wildlife includes Elephants, tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, suni, black fronted duiker, mole rat, bushbucks, water buck and Elands. Animals rarely seen include leopard, bongo, giant forest hog. Over 130 bird species have been recorded.

Mt. Kenya National Park offers the following:

Batian Guest House

Accommodation; 1unit, 8Pax

Consists of four bedrooms. Two bedrooms with a double bed each. One bedroom with a double decker bed while the last bedroom with two single beds.

Amenities;

Bathroom and WC, furnished sitting room, dining area and kitchen, kerosene lamps, blankets, pillows, beddings, towels and toiletries. Lighting is by electricity. A caretaker is available.

Rates;

Citizens & Residents Ksh. 10,000 

Non-Residents-US$ 180

Sirimon Bandas

Accommodation; 2units, 4Pax

Comprises of two semidetached bandas. Each Banda has two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two single beds.

Amenities;

Furnished bandas with a fully equipped kitchen opening into the living room. Lighting is by electricity. A house care taker is provided.

Rates;

Citizens & Residents Ksh. 4,000

Non-Residents US$80

Camping:

Public campsites:

• Kisoi Munyao
• Kinondoni Campsite
• Mathenge
• Solo Camp
• Majors Camp

Privately owned campsites include:

• Road Head
• Mintos Hut
• Met Station
• Mackinders
• Austrian Hut
• Judmaier
• Shipton
• Liki North Hut

For this category standard amenities are provided; water, toilet/bathroom and kitchen area. Public campsites do not require prior booking.

*Prevailing camping rates apply per person per day excluding other park charges.

*Reservation of bandas/guesthouses is done through the park warden or through KWS headquarters reservations desk; reservations@kws.go.ke

Important Information for Visitors:

• All visitors are required to be accompanied by a qualified and certified guide. Guides and potters  are vetted and have identification cards issued by the park management. Kindly enquire when in need of their services.
• Disposable plastic water bottles are NOT allowed in the park.
• Luggage carried by guides and porters is limited to a maximum of 25kg. Weighing of luggage is done at the gate on entry.
• The park operates on the principle of ‘leave no trace’ hence all visitators should declare all consumables on entry and waste on exit to protect the ecosystem.
• All visitors are required to check in and out of the park. This is done by recording personal information in the entry and exit books.
• Unofficial climbing routes include Marania, Kamweti, Themwe and Burguret. Visitors MUST inform the office of their intention to use any of the unofficial route in advance.

Email:  mountkenya@kws.go.ke 

Phone: 0800597000