Meru · Kenya
Mount Kenya
Africa's second-highest mountain - glaciated peaks, giant lobelias and a trekking summit anyone fit can reach.
Overview
Mount Kenya is an eroded stratovolcano rising to 5,199 metres at Batian, with Nelion a few metres lower and Point Lenana, at 4,985 metres, the trekking summit. Batian and Nelion are technical rock climbs; Lenana is a walk, and it is the goal for almost everyone. At close range the mountain is more beautiful than Kilimanjaro: the upper slopes are Afro-alpine moorland of giant groundsels and lobelias, tarns and hanging valleys, with the last glaciers clinging to the summit block. Three main routes lead up - Naro Moru, the fastest and steepest, with the notorious Vertical Bog; Sirimon, the driest and the best for acclimatisation; and Chogoria, the most beautiful, past the Gorges Valley and Lake Michaelson. Below the moorland the forest belt holds elephant, buffalo and colobus monkeys. The mountain is sacred to the Kikuyu as the home of Ngai, and the national park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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What Mount Kenya costs
All-in on the ground, per person per day, excluding international flights. Ranges rather than a single figure, because accommodation and group size move the total more than anything else.
| Style | Per person, per day |
|---|---|
| Camping or budget lodge, shared vehicle | $150 – $220 |
| Mid-range lodge | $220 – $360 |
| Luxury camp, private vehicle | $400 – $800 |
Of that, $52 – $90 a day is government fees set by Kenya Wildlife Service. Every operator pays the same, so a quote below this floor is not a better deal — it is a different trip.
Add this to a whole-trip estimate
Indicative figures checked for 2026. Park fees are revised annually and some are quoted before VAT — confirm current rates with your operator or the park authority before you book.
When to visit Mount Kenya
Month by month: wildlife, weather and how busy it gets.
October
Wet month — expect rain most days, and lush, difficult country.
- Wildlife
- —
- Weather
- Weather: 3 / 5
- Crowds
- Crowds: 3 / 5
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
- Temperature
- 5–20 °C
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| Best time to visit | Wildlife | Weather | Crowds | Rainfall | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryPeak seasonPrime trekking window — dry rock and clear summits. | — | Weather: 5 / 5 | Crowds: 4 / 5 | 50 mm | 5–21 °C |
| FebruaryPeak seasonPeak dry season — the best game viewing and the highest prices. | — | Weather: 5 / 5 | Crowds: 4 / 5 | 40 mm | 5–21 °C |
| MarchWet month — expect rain most days, and lush, difficult country. | — | Weather: 3 / 5 | Crowds: 2 / 5 | 110 mm | 5–20 °C |
| AprilLong rains — some tracks impassable and some camps closed. Lowest prices. | — | Weather: 1 / 5 | Crowds: 1 / 5 | 230 mm | 6–19 °C |
| MayLong rains — some tracks impassable and some camps closed. Lowest prices. | — | Weather: 2 / 5 | Crowds: 1 / 5 | 180 mm | 5–19 °C |
| JuneDry season — good roads, thinner bush, animals gathering at water. | — | Weather: 4 / 5 | Crowds: 3 / 5 | 50 mm | 4–19 °C |
| JulyDry season — good roads, thinner bush, animals gathering at water. | — | Weather: 4 / 5 | Crowds: 4 / 5 | 40 mm | 3–18 °C |
| AugustPeak seasonThe second dry window; Point Lenana is achievable for walkers. | — | Weather: 4 / 5 | Crowds: 4 / 5 | 50 mm | 3–18 °C |
| SeptemberPeak dry season — the best game viewing and the highest prices. | — | Weather: 5 / 5 | Crowds: 4 / 5 | 40 mm | 4–20 °C |
| OctoberWet month — expect rain most days, and lush, difficult country. | — | Weather: 3 / 5 | Crowds: 3 / 5 | 120 mm | 5–20 °C |
| NovemberLong rains — some tracks impassable and some camps closed. Lowest prices. | — | Weather: 2 / 5 | Crowds: 2 / 5 | 200 mm | 5–19 °C |
| DecemberShort rains — brief afternoon storms, green landscapes, fewer visitors. | — | Weather: 4 / 5 | Crowds: 4 / 5 | 90 mm | 5–20 °C |