Mount Kenya National Park Fees
Mount Kenya National Park Fees : Mount Kenya and Mount Kenya national park are one of the great safari destinations to visit in Kenya, Mount Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa coming second to Mount Kilimanjaro national park. Mt.Kenya a popular destination for climbing and hiking safari and here are the park fees for 2022.
Park Fees
| Adult | Child/Student | |
| CITIZENS | KSH | KSH |
| Mt.Kenya(Day trip) | 250 | 215 |
| Mt.Kenya(3 day package) | 700 | 645 |
| Mt.Kenya(4 day package) | 950 | 860 |
| Mt.Kenya(5 day package) | 1,200 | 1,075 |
| Mt.Kenya(6 day package) | 1,450 | 1,290 |
| Adult | Child/Student | |
| RESIDENTS | KSH | KSH |
| Mt.Kenya(Day trip) | 250 | 215 |
| Mt.Kenya(3 day package) | 700 | 645 |
| Mt.Kenya(4 day package) | 950 | 860 |
| Mt.Kenya(5 day package) | 1,200 | 1,075 |
| Mt.Kenya(6 day package) | 1,450 | 1,290 |
| Adult | Child/Student | |
| NON-RESIDENTS | USD | USD |
| Mt.Kenya(Day trip) | 30 | 20 |
| Mt.Kenya(3 day package) | 85 | 55 |
| Mt.Kenya(4 day package) | 110 | 75 |
| Mt.Kenya(5 day package) | 140 | 95 |
| Mt.Kenya(6 day package) | 175 | 115 |
Camping
Camping in Mt. Kenya national park is done in several campsites including
Private campsites
- Kisoi Munyao campsite
- Mathenge Campsite
- Likii North Campsite
- Major’s Campsite
Public campsites
- Met station & Mackinders campsites (privately managed by Naromoru River Lodge)
- Shipton Campsite – managed by Bantu Lodge
Note
- Camping in Mt.Kenya national park is charged as one off payment irrespective of duration of stay.
- Public campsites do not require prior booking
- Private campsites require prior booking
- At all campsites, standard amenities such as water, toilet/bathroom and kitchen area are provided
Vehicle charges per day
| Capacity | Fees (ksh) |
| Less than 6 seats | 300 /= |
| 6 – 12 seats | 1,030/= |
| 13 – 24 seats | 2,585/= |
| 24 -44 seats | 4,050/= |
| 45 seats and above | 5,000/= |
Accommodation
In Mt.Kenya national park there are modest and wide – range of self-catering accommodations options offered KWS (Kenya Wildlife Services), these accommodations are best accommodation options for budget travellers and those looking for a perfect gateway from the exhausting grind of life and an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and seeking to enjoy the serenity of Kenya’s wilderness. Accommodations in Mt.Kenya national park include KWS bandas and guesthouses and they include
BATIAN GUEST HOUSE
Batian Guest House consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms with a double bed each and the other bedrooms have two single beds each.
Amenities
- Furnished sitting room
- Dining area and Kitchen
- Bathroom and WC
- Kerosene lamps
- Blankets
- Pillows and beddings
- Towels and toiletries
- Lighting by electricity
- A 24/7 caretaker
SIRIMON BANDAS
Sirimon Bandas consists of 2 units comprising of two semi-detached bandas, each banda has two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two single beds.
Amenities
- Furnished bandas with a fully equipped kitchen opening into the living rool
- Llighting by electricity
- A 24/7 care taker
Note
Reservations for bandas and guest houses are done through the warden or through reservations at the park’s headquarters reservations desk, also Focus East Africa Tours can do it as part of your safari package.
Special Services/Activities
Security/Guided tour per guide
- 1,720 – up to 4 hours
- 3,015 – over 4 hours
Fishing in Mt. Kenya (per line – per day)
- 1,550 – over 4 hours
Note: Mountain climbing routes in Mt.Kenya national park you can hike without an official guide include
- Kamweti
- Marania
- Burguret
- Themwe
To use any these routes, visitors must inform the office on their intention to use any of the routes and exit gates in advance.
Important information for visitors
Park rules
- Adhere to park entry and exit times, unless you are an overnight visitors. Also, always exit the park before dusk. Park gates open at 6:00 am and close at 6:00 pm
- While driving in the park, general rules of the road apply. Car hooting and driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited
- Move slowly and quietly but remember all animals in the park are wild and can react dangerous if startled and feel threatened.
- Do not feed the animals
- Drive at the speed limit of 40
- Beware of the animals as they are wild and unpredictable do not litre or throw cigarette butts thus Mount Kenya National Park Fees
Note: all KWS parks, reserve and sanctuaries are SINGLE USE PLASTIC FREE ZONES
What to take with you
As you go to a Kenya safari to Mt.Kenya national park here the important items to take with you
- Personal effects, clean drinking water, food and camping equipments if you are intending to stay overnight in the camp
- Camera and binoculars
- Insect repellent
- First aid kit
- Sunglasses
- Appropriate hiking/mountaineering gere
How to get there
Travellers can get to Mt. Kenya national park by Air and by road,
By Air – domestic flights are offered from Wilson Airstrip to Nanyuki airstrip the closet commercial airstrip to Mt.Kenya national park
By road – Mt.Kenya national park is located in about 175 kilometers from Nairobi, the park can be reached on the Nanyuki – Isiolo road via Sirimon Track or Nyeri – Nanyuki road near Naro Moru. Mt.Kenya national park is accessible via Chogoria on the Embu – Meru road, about 150 kilometers of Nairobi.
