MOUNTAIN KENYA NATIONAL PARK

The park is located Nyeri district, central province, Naro moru gate is about 2000km north of Nairobi. The rugged landscape features alpine, sub-alpine, moorland and tundra flora comprising of several giant species.

Biodiversity
Wildlife consists of fauna like Elephants, black-rhino, giant forest hog, tree hyrax, white-tailed mangoose, lion, Bongo, Bush buck, Leopard and over 130 bird species.
Plant life involves several giant species such as moorland and Alpine pastures.

Accommodation
The warden’s cottage has 2 bedrooms; one with a double and a single bed, the 2nd one with 2 single beds.

Attractions
-Rugged landscape features.
-Mountain Kenya.
-Fauna; Bongo, Bush buck, Leopard
-Birds; over 130 bird species

Activities
-Mountaineering
-Birding
-Trekking
-Nature walks

Open: daily, 6:00am-7:00pm including pubic holidays.
Note: Entry is allowed on foot.
Visitors will not be allowed entry after 6:15pm.
Entry
Entry is by cash paid at park entrance in Kshs or US$.
No smartcard required at present.

How to get there.
By Air: There is an Airstrip at park headquarters or via Nanyuki Airstrip
By Road: A 2 WD vehicle is suitable for specific dry seasons; however; a 4WD is ideal all year through.
From Nairobi travel north-east to Thika, Karatina and Nyeri.13km before Nyeri turn right towards Kiganjo and Naro Moru (15km) Moru is 17km from Naro moru gate.