Mount Kenya
When envisioning Kenya, you may find that you don’t immediately conjure images of lush forests, frigid glaciers, and mist-covered mountain peaks. A single trip to this diverse area will change how you think of Kenya and its powerful mountain region forever. When visiting Mount Kenya, you can enjoy the equatorial climate in the morning, witness the sun glinting off Diamond Glacier at noon, spend the afternoon weaving through the bamboo-laden forest and end your day by watching the sun set through the enchanting, mist-filled valley between the mountain’s highest peaks.
A draw for climbers since the 1800’s, this extinct volcano boasts a variety of terrain including woodland, rock, snow and glacier. Portions of the mountain are blanketed by pristine forest with bamboo, crotons, and African sage. Never lacking in Kodak moments, Mount Kenya also plays host to lakes, mineral springs and several species of rare or endangered animals and plants. Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa . It has several peaks, the highest of which is Batian (5,199 m).
Few places on earth capture the heart, the mind and the imagination like Mount Kenya. With the ability to inspire and the capacity to challenge, Mount Kenya is one destination that should be on your list to visit.
