Africa's second-highest peak — dense forest, alpine moorland and jagged glacial rock rising straight out of the Central Highlands.
Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano and Africa's second-highest mountain, ringed by thick montane forest, bamboo zones and alpine moorland before giving way to bare, glacier-carved peaks. You don't need to be a mountaineer to enjoy it — day hikes and lower-route treks reveal dramatic scenery, unique highland wildlife and some of the clearest air in the country.
A typical day here — a good starting point while we put together the full guide from our own trip.
Start in the thick montane forest — look out for elephant, buffalo and colobus monkeys on the lower trails.
MorningThe trail opens up through bamboo forest into alpine moorland with giant lobelias and dramatic mountain views.
Late MorningLunch with a clear look at the peaks — on a good day you can see all the way to the glaciers.
MiddayHead back down to a highland lodge for the night, fireplace included.
EveningNote: this is a placeholder guide built from typical highlights — the real story from our own trip will be added here soon.
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Forest, moorland and glacial peaks — a different side of Kenya entirely.