Mount Kenya national park protects Mount Kenya plus numerous wildlife around the mountain and the surrounding. The park was established in 1949 and designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1978. It was initially a forest reserve before it was announced national park and its forest zone area still houses various animals that can be seen during trekking.
Wildlife in Mt. Kenya national park
The forested lower slopes of Mount Kenya are home to primates including black and white colobus monkeys, baboons and more which are commonly spotted while other mammals such as forest hog, elephants, buffalo, black fronted duiker and white-tailed mangoose are present but rarely spotted.
The park is home to a number of bird species and some of them include the Lesser Spotted Eagle, Green Ibis Common snipe, Ayre’s Hawk Eagle, Thick-billed seedeater, Abbots Starling, Harrier Hawk, Black stork, Red Fronted Parrots, Bronze napped pigeon, Sharpe’s Starling, Mountain Oriole, Green Ibis, Mountain Buzzard, Rufous Sparrow hawk and many more.
Things to do in Mount Kenya national park
Mountain climbing: Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa. It is one of the best places for mountain climbing on the continent. The mountain has several routes that lead to the peak. Chogoria route is said to be the best route because it offers a chance to see beautiful attractions en-route and at a distance.
Game viewing: At the floor of the mountain, game drives are conducted to see the large animals around the park. They offer magnificent game viewing and some of the animals commonly seen are the elephants, cape buffaloes, black-fronted duiker and the white-tailed mongoose. Leopard and lions are occasionally spotted.
Bird watching: the park is a highly rewarding destination for bird lovers. You can go bird-watching around the lowest slopes of the mountains or take a short hike through the lower-altitude areas of the park. There are many interesting bird species that birding enthusiasts.
Take on an adventure of a life time in Mount Kenya national park for the best of your travel experience by hiking the mountain and engage in other activities. For easy travel and convenience, get reliable car rental services by contacting us through info@rentadriverkenya.com or +256-700135510.
