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Take a trip to Mount Kenya National Park on your Kenya Vacation
Mount Kenya National Park is located to the east of the Great Rift Valley, approximately 175 km (108.74 mi) northeast of Nairobi. At 5,199 m (17,057 ft), it is the second highest peak in Africa after Kilimanjaro on a Kenya vacation.
The area was originally designated as a forest reserve before becoming a national park in 1948. By 1978, the park had become a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and in 1997, both the park and the forest that surrounds it were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was listed under natural criteria because Mount Kenya National Park offers one of the most impressive landscapes in Eastern Africa as well as for the ecological processes that happen in the various ecosystems within the park and on the mountain.
To the Kikuyu tribespeople who live on the southern and western sides of the mountain, Mount Kenya served as the throne on earth for their god Ngai. Besides having much cultural significance, the mountain is an important water tower providing water for about 50% of the country’s population, producing 70% of Kenya’s hydroelectric power.
The two highest peaks Batian (5,199 m, 17,057 ft) and Nelion (5,188 m 17,021 ft) attract very skilled mountaineers while Point Lenana, the third highest peak at 4,985 m (16059 ft) can be reached by trekkers. Regardless of which peak is climbed, incredible views of the surrounding country will be enjoyed on travelling to Kenya.
The two highest peaks Batian (5,199 m, 17,057 ft) and Nelion (5,188 m 17,021 ft) attract very skilled mountaineers while Point Lenana, the third highest peak at 4,985 m (16059 ft) can be reached by trekkers. Regardless of which peak is climbed, incredible views of the surrounding country will be enjoyed on travelling to Kenya.
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiDiscover Kenya and Tanzania on a Goway-exclusive small-group safari through Samburu, the Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and more.
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Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiJourney through Kenya's diverse landscapes on a private safari from Samburu and Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru and the legendary Masai Mara. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, memorable cultural encounters and special experiences along the way.
8 days
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiVivid landscapes and extraordinary creatures await in East Africa. Witness the majestic migration across the Serengeti and share moments with the iconic Maasai people.
14 days
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Timeless Kenya: Nairobi, Mt. Kenya & Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Mount Kenya National Park, and NairobiExplore Kenya on an independent journey through Mount Kenya's foothills and the Masai Mara, where shared game drives reveal wildlife in its element.
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Kenya Safari Trilogy: Ol Pejeta, Soysambu & Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, and NairobiLandscapes and wildlife await in Kenya. This immersive safari showcases rare rhinos, flamboyant flamingos, and the Maasai's rich culture in breathtaking settings.
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Kenya for Families
Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Samburu National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, and NairobiDelight in Kenya’s rich wildlife on a family safari, from nurturing giraffes to majestic elephants. Each moment offers nature's lessons and incredible vistas.
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Kenya Odyssey
Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiDiscover Kenya on a Goway-exclusive small-group safari, exploring Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara on select departures.
8 days
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The Best of Kenya: Nairobi, Masai Mara & Amboseli
Amboseli National Park, Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, and Samburu National ParkExperience the best of Kenya on an epic safari through Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Tsavo West, Amboseli and more.
13 days
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East Africa Odyssey
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiDiscover Kenya and Tanzania on a Goway-exclusive small-group safari through Samburu, the Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and more.
14 days
From US$10,979/p.p.
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Classic Kenya: Samburu to Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiJourney through Kenya's diverse landscapes on a private safari from Samburu and Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru and the legendary Masai Mara. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, memorable cultural encounters and special experiences along the way.
8 days
From US$4,435/p.p.
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Best of East Africa: Kenya & Tanzania Safaris
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiVivid landscapes and extraordinary creatures await in East Africa. Witness the majestic migration across the Serengeti and share moments with the iconic Maasai people.
14 days
From US$12,552/p.p.
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Timeless Kenya: Nairobi, Mt. Kenya & Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Mount Kenya National Park, and NairobiExplore Kenya on an independent journey through Mount Kenya's foothills and the Masai Mara, where shared game drives reveal wildlife in its element.
8 days
From US$7,125/p.p.
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Kenya Safari Trilogy: Ol Pejeta, Soysambu & Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, and NairobiLandscapes and wildlife await in Kenya. This immersive safari showcases rare rhinos, flamboyant flamingos, and the Maasai's rich culture in breathtaking settings.
9 days
From US$6,929/p.p.
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Kenya for Families
Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Samburu National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, and NairobiDelight in Kenya’s rich wildlife on a family safari, from nurturing giraffes to majestic elephants. Each moment offers nature's lessons and incredible vistas.
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Goway guests can enjoy unforgettable moments like bush breakfasts, night game drives, and personalized safaris in luxury tented camps
The Samburu Reserve is one of the most colourful game-viewing areas in the country, home to species found nowhere else—like the reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra
In peak months like August, the migration draws huge crowds to the river crossings. But conservancies around the Mara limit vehicle numbers, so you still get intimate wildlife moments
Kenya offers the best wildlife viewing with the world-renowned Masai Mara, plus unique species only found in places like Samburu.
I wouldn’t recommend self-driving as Kenya’s roads can be tricky, and they drive on the left side, which can confuse visitors used to North American systems
A brilliant view of Mount Kenya - always a grea...
Endangered Graves zebra and Acacia trees make f...
The peak of Mount Kenya
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