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Highest mountain in Kenya
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Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano near the centre of Kenya, about 150 km north of Nairobi. At 5300 m it is Africa's second highest mountain, after Kilimanjaro.
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Largest black rhino conservancy in Kenya. All Big 5 are present in the park. The attempt to save the northern white rhino is underway here.
This is typically a 5-day activity with a guide.
Day hikes are possible from the Naro Moru Gate. This is especially for those with botanical interests as you can see the Afro-Alpine vegetation of Dendrosencio and Lobelia above the tree line. Best to get a vehicle to drive you until the Met Station. A guide is compulsory. Weather can be unpredictable. On the south side, Castle Forest Lodge (see sleep section) has a couple of short guided hiking options. On the north side, Camp Old Moses is a possible start and/or end point (though not necessarily worth the US$52 entrance fee).
Ngare Ndare is known for its blue pools and waterfall - reserve ahead of time to ensure a guide is available to take you there (due to wild animals, you can't just go by yourself). It's either a 1-hour hike with an armed guard or a 4x4 drive with an unarmed guide from the 'office' under the canopy walk. There is also an elevated walkway (canopy walk) which is best done close to dawn/dusk when birds are active.
Beautiful lodge & campground outside of the park, so there are no park fees. Cottages all have fireplaces. Chalet Montane has a hammock on the porch. Nature walks are offered for US$7-10 per person. Good place to relax for a couple of days.
Very simple rooms with shared toilet/shower. No mosquito net. Bar on site.
Big hotel with simple rooms and suites. Restaurant and gym (free) on-site. Road-side rooms very noisy!
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