With its rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle slopes, Mount Kenya is one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa. There are about 20 glacial tarns (small lakes) of varying sizes and numerous glacial moraine features between 3,950 m and 4,800 m. The highest peaks are Batian (5,199m) and Nelion (5,188m).

Mount Kenya National Park is a national park in Kenya that was established in 1949 around Mount Kenya to protect its surrounding environment and wildlife. It is also a drainage basin for the region's water supply. Initially, it was a forest reserve, before being announced as a national park.

Majestically standing, Mount Kenya that straddles across Meru and Nyeri counties and part of Kirinyaga is the second highest peak in Africa standing at 5,199m high. It is an ancient extinct volcano. There are 12 remnant glaciers on the mountain, all receding rapidly, and four secondary peaks that sit at the head of the U-shaped glacial valleys.

Mount Kenya National Park, established in 1949, protects the region surrounding the mountain. Currently, the national park is within the forest reserve which encircles it. [16] In April 1978 the area was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. [17] The national park and the forest reserve, combined, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. [14]

2014年5月27日 · Have you ever been to Africa’s second-tallest mountain? If you have not, maybe the time is now to visit Mount Kenya National Park. Here’s an interesting thing to inspire you. Out of its eighteen recorded glaciers in 1893, only seven remain today. Experts now warn the existing ones may vanish in 25 years.

Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa. Due to its unique ecosystems which change the higher you go up the mountain, Mount Kenya has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Many climbers, hikers, trekkers and adventure enthusiasts challenge themselves by ascending the mountain each year.

2022年9月30日 · Climbing to 5,199 metres, Mount Kenya National Park is home to the second tallest mountain in Africa with breath-taking scenery surrounding this masterpiece designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Mount Kenya National Park is situated 175km northeast of Nairobi, and most itineraries start in Kenya’s capital. The park offers some of Kenya’s most spectacular scenery, and a Mount Kenya trek is a 4–5-day standalone adventure for trekking enthusiasts.

Mount Kenya and Mount Kenya National Park are key highlights of central Kenya, offering incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and world-class trekking opportunities. Whether you’re interested in summiting Africa’s second-highest peak or simply enjoying its diverse ecosystems, the park provides visitors with a range of experiences ...

Mount Kenya National Park, located in central Kenya, has Africa’s second-highest mountain after Mount Kilimanjaro. It rises to 5,199 meters (17,057 feet) at its highest peak, Batian, and is a renowned destination for trekkers, climbers, and nature enthusiasts. Mount Kenya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique biodiversity and ...