Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest peak and like Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, you don’t need special training to reach its summit. The reserve is home to rare species of animals as well as spectacular lakes, mineral springs and forests.

Best Time to Go:
January – February and July – October

Where to Stay:
There are huts on the mountain and also lodges and private camps in the surrounding areas.

Getting There:
By road from Nairobi (3 – 4 Hours drive)