Upcoming Event
01 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
The Rhino Charge is an annual 4 x 4-rally race held in the Kenyan bush and each team brings its own 4WD vehicle.
Welcome to Mount Kenya!
The Mount Kenya region, otherwise known as the Central Highlands, is a vast and incredibly beautiful area to the north of Nairobi. It boasts of diverse forests, free flowing rivers, grassy plateaux and wildlife reserves, and is home to the majestic Mount Kenya from which the country gets its name. The Aberdare ranges, the Laikipia plateau and Embu-Meru form part of the Central Highlands while Samburu and Mathews ranges border it to the north. Treetop Mount Kenya hotels, eco-lodges and even private ranches welcome tourists who flock here looking for fun and adventure. Among the highlights are safaris, fishing, trekking, camping, climbing and wildlife spotting. Find your ideal Mount Kenya hotel and plan this exciting adventure from today!
A spectacular snow-capped mountain that towers over the landscape, Mount Kenya is Central Highlands’ biggest draw.
There are a number of small but attractive towns in the Mount Kenya region including Nyeri, Nanyuki, Meru, Embu, Nyahururu, Naro Moru and Isiolo. Find out where you can stay by visiting our Mount Kenya hotels page. These towns, however, do not offer many distractions. For visitors they are just good starting points for Mount Kenya tours to the real attractions – Mount Kenya, Aberdare National Park and the Meru National Park.
The locations of all the hotels in Mount Kenya available can be seen at our Mount Kenya map. A range of Mount Kenya tours available for online booking can also be checked out.
The peaks of Mount Kenya rise up sharply from the lush rainforests, moors and bamboo thickets below. The varied vegetation supports exotic wildlife and numerous bird species. For many visitors, treks to the summit of Point Lenana, the most accessible of the peaks, are the best part of a Central Highlands trip. The views from the top are absolutely breathtaking on clear days. Find out in detail what the breathtaking things to see and do in Mount Kenya are.
Aberdare National Park (Princess Elizabeth was visiting the park when she became queen) boasts lush rainforests, 4000 m peaks, stunning waterfalls, misty moors, and amazing wildlife including leopards, lions, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes. The park also offers terrific trekking trails. The Meru National Park, to the east of Mount Kenya, is a bit isolated and hence less crowded. But you’ll find on a Mount Kenya tour here that its pristine wilderness and animal life make it more captivating than most other protected areas in Kenya.
While the tours in Mount Kenya provides many memorable experiences, a visit to a tea or coffee plantation and leisurely drives along the mountain roads can be fun and memorable. Get out the door of your Mount Kenya hotel, pack your camera, binoculars and hiking boots and take off on an enjoyable Mount Kenya tour into Kenya’s heartland.
Tours & Activities
Mount Kenya Climb: Sirimon/Chogoria Private Camping
Duration: 5 day(s)
Izaak Walton Inn
Location: EmbuFrom: USD 80
From a colonial farm house to a hotel, Izaak Walton Inn lies on eight acres of beautiful lawns and gardens about two kilometers from Embu town on the Meru-Nairobi road. It is named after a famous English writer.
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Outspan Hotel
Location: Nyeri
Outspan Hotel is an eden of vibrant gardens and verdant green lawns in the heart of Kenya's coffee growing region. Its proximity to the Aberdare Mountains makes it a perfect base for exploring the central highlands of Kenya. The spectacular Karuru Falls are only a short distance from the hotel.
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Rhino Watch Safari Lodge
Location: Nyeri
From: USD 194
Rhino Watch Safari Lodge offers an unrivalled game watching experience. Situated on top of a hill rising from the wide plains between Mount Kenya and Aberdare mountains, the lodge is the best place in Africa to watch black rhinos and leopards.
[more info]Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Location: Laikipia
A haven of tranquility deep in the expansive Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Tented Camp offers a perfect blend of adventure and sophistication in the bush. Each of the 39 luxury tents at the Sweetwaters Tented Camp has a private veranda overlooking a water hole that is frequented by wildlife.
[more info]Treetops Lodge
Location: AberdareTreetops Lodge is a unique 'tree' lodge nestled in the Aberdare National park. Built on stilts, the lodge has four decks and a rooftop-viewing platform providing an unforgettable wildlife viewing experience. Princess Elizabeth learned of her father's death and automatic ascension to the British throne while holidaying at the lodge in 1952.
[more info]Amboseli Wildlife Safari
From: USD 720 / person(assuming 2 travellers)
Imagine yourself waking up to the sight of African wildlife against a backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, the Kilimanjaro. Well, that’s a reality if you’re holidaying at Amboseli National Park.
[more info]Amboseli/Tsavo Safari
From: USD 1,360 / person(assuming 2 travellers)
The classical African safari that takes you closer to the “Big Five”. If you are looking for an enriching wildlife viewing experience, then Amboseli and Tsavo are the places to visit.
[more info]Kenya-Tanzania Wildlife & Culture
Enjoy amazing game drives in the African wild. Sleep under canvas to the sounds of roaring lions and trumpeting elephants; because you are in safari country. Visit the local Maasai people in their homes, walk in the plains with Maasai warriors and learn something about their culture. This is the real African adventure!
[more info]Kenya-Uganda Elephants & Gorillas
Kenya is a truly magical safari destination. Nothing can compare to the splendor of the Big Five in their natural savannah and wooded habitats. A safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, Kenya’s top wildlife destinations, combined with a visit to Bwindi forest in Uganda, the home of the gorillas, the world’s largest primates, is a great African safari experience.
[more info]Samburu Wildlife Safari
From: USD 720 / person(assuming 2 travellers)
Samburu is an area of great cultural and natural beauty. Large and varied wildlife populations, local Samburu culture, and stunning landscapes combine to make Samburu a truly magical destination.
[more info]Batian's View Guest House
Location: NaromoruBatian’s View Guest House is the place to stay for those who want to explore the indigenous Mount Kenya forest in relative comfort. Three accommodation options are available namely the Main house, cottages and camping.
[more info]Colobus Cottages
Location: NanyukiFrom: USD 170
Colobus cottages offer comfortable and eco-friendly self-catering accommodation. The two and three bedroom cottages are all in secluded home comfort in a tranquil and beautiful setting on the banks of the Burguret River whose cool waters support thousands of trout. Each cottage has its own garden and BBQ and is fully equipped, including a gas burner and grill, all cooking utensils, crockery, bed linen and towels.
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Welcome to Kenya!
Hello and a warm welcome from Impact Adventure Travel...your local connection in Mount Kenya! We are a group of travelling Kenyans located right here in our home to assist you with all your travel needs. We have personally hand-picked the best accommodations and activities to showcase our beautiful country to travellers. Please drop us a line if you have any enquires and we will give you all the interesting insider tips to ensure you have a wonderful holiday in Kenya!
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