Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano in Kenya and the second-highest peak in Africa, after Mount Kilimanjaro. The highest peaks of the mountain are Batian (5,199 meters (17,057 feet)), Nelion (5,188 m (17,021 ft)) and Point Lenana (4,985 m (16,355 ft)). Mount Kenya is located in Laikipia County and borders several neighboring counties. Our country, Kenya, is aptly named after this mountain. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and also a Biosphere Reserve, Mt. Kenya is an important water catchment area for the country. There are twelve remaining glaciers on the mountain, which are, unfortunately, receding rapidly and the four secondary peaks sit at the head of the U-shaped glacial valleys.

You will be in awe of this great scenic beauty as you encounter different vegetation. The Park features rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle slopes with 20 lakes & tarns. A variation of flora consisting of endemic plants such as Giant Groundsel and Lobelia, mineral springs and pristine wilderness make this a must-visit park for all nature lovers. Visitors can enjoy game viewing, mountain climbing, camping, picnicking, bird watching, trout fishing, scenery and nature photography. 

Wildlife you can see here includes buffalos, elephants, black and white colobus and Sykes monkeys, rock and tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, suni, black fronted duiker, mole rat, bushbucks, waterbuck and Elands. If you are lucky, you may also chance upon a leopard, bongo, giant forest hog, Suni antelope, Mt. Kenya mole rat, skinks(lizards), montane viper, or a variety of owls.