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Mount Kenya National Park
Mount Kenya National Park is a national park in Kenya, established in 1949, covering 693 km² (268 sq mi). It is the #11 largest of Kenya's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 693 km²
- Established
- 1949
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- NYK · 34 km
Nearest airports to Mount Kenya National Park
- 1 NYK34 kmstraight line
- 2 NBO140 kmstraight line
- 3 WIL145 kmstraight line
More about Mount Kenya National Park
Mount Kenya National Park is one of 29 national parks in Kenya. It covers 693 km² (69,339 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #11 largest national park in Kenya (2.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1949, 77 years ago — the first national parks in Kenya date back to 1593. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Mount Kenya National Park
The closest airport is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 34 km away — around 44 minutes by car; alternatively Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO, 140 km). Other national parks within reach include Aberdare National Park (766 km²), Buffalo Springs National Reserve (131 km²), Meru National Park (870 km²) and Shaba National Reserve (239 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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