Mount Kenya NP

-0.18159 , 37.33452

Kenya

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : -0.1816/37.3345 (2020-11-29 21:52:56 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Mount Kenya NP" (2020-11-29 21:52:56 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Elgon Francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis)
Mountain Buzzard (Buteo oreophilus)
Slender-billed Starling (Onychognathus tenuirostris)
Moorland Chat (Pinarochroa sordida)
Red-tufted Sunbird (Nectarinia johnstoni)

Slender-billed Starling (Onychognathus tenuirostris) was added by Adarsh Nagda (2025-09-08 21:28:26)

Mountain Buzzard (Buteo oreophilus) was added by Adarsh Nagda (2025-09-08 21:28:14)

Moorland Chat (Pinarochroa sordida) was added by Adarsh Nagda (2025-09-08 21:28:07)

Red-tufted Sunbird (Nectarinia johnstoni) was added by Adarsh Nagda (2025-09-08 21:27:56)

Fraser's Sunbird (Deleornis fraseri) was deleted by Adarsh Nagda (2025-09-08 21:27:46)

Fraser's Sunbird (Deleornis fraseri) was added by Adarsh Nagda (2025-09-08 21:27:33)

Elgon Francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis) was added by Adarsh Nagda (2025-09-08 21:27:08)

  • Timing and strategy

Moorland chat, slender-billed starling and red-tufted sunbird are the most common species up there. Look out for large flocks of slender-billed starlings plus tame moorland chats at campsites, and red-tufted sunbirds on lobelia flowers.

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Edited by Adarsh Nagda on 2025-09-08 21:29
Moorland chat, slender-billed starling and red-tufted sunbird are the most common species up there. Look out for large flocks of slender-billed starlings plus tame moorland chats at campsites, and red-tufted sunbirds on lobelia flowers.
  • How to get there

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Can drive up till Lake Ellis (3455m) through Chogoria gate.

Can drive up till Old Moses Camp (3300m) through Sirimon gate.

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Edited by Adarsh Nagda on 2025-09-08 21:31
Can drive up till Lake Ellis (3455m) through Chogoria gate. Can drive up till Old Moses Camp (3300m) through Sirimon gate.
  • Other attractions

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

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Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
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