Mount Kenya-Hiking Adventure Tours in Kenya

Mount Kenya is the second highest in Africa and highest in Kenya with the highest peaks Batian at (5,199 metres or 17,057 feet), Nelion (5,188 m or 17,021 ft) and Point Lenana (4,985 m or 16,355 ft.

The Mountain is situated in the former Central and Eastern provinces of Kenya i.e Meru, Embu, Laikipia, Kirinyaga, Nyeri and Tharaka Nithi counties. It is the foundation of the name Republic of Kenya.

The Mountain is covered by an ice cap for thousands of years that has eroded leading to the formation of various valleys from the peak. 11 candid glaciers are still existing despite the fact they are rapidly shrinking hence may be gone after some good more years

Vegetation

Mount Kenya’s slopes are covered by different types of vegetation zones which include; giant lobelias and senecios and a local subspecies of rock hyrax.

Safari Activities to do at Mountain Kenya

Mountain Climbing

Mountain Climbing is the most prominent safari activity carried out at along the Mountain and this offers you an opportunity to get to the highest point in Kenya. You transfer in groups with leading guides and when you reach the top enjoy the scenery.