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Rising at 5,199 m (17058 ft) above the sea level, Mt Kenya is the highest mountain of Kenya and the second highest of Africa. One of the world's largest freestanding volcanic mountains, Mt Kenya offers a breathtaking sight to visitors. Situated just 20 km from the equator, Mt. Kenya is known for its enchanting snow-capped peaks, glaciers, valleys, and slopes with thick forests cover. Mt Kenya is quite popular with mountaineers and trekkers from all over the world, as it offers easy as well as challenging ascents with breathtaking scenic beauty.
Mount Kenya has three spectacular peaks, namely Batian (5199 m), Nelion (5188 m) and Lenana (4985m). Batian and Nelion can only be accessed by experienced mountaineers, while Lenana can be reached by any fit trekker. Mt Kenya is frequented by thousands of nature lovers and adventure seekers from all around the world. The breathtaking views from the top, especially at dawns, never fail to mesmerize its visitors.
Mt Kenya is not only known for its spectacular scenic beauty and trekking routes, but it's also a home to unique and diverse flora and fauna. In fact, its unique ecological diversity led authorities to declare it a National Park, and an International Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. The lush rainforest and thickets of bamboo on its lower slopes shelter an amazing variety of wildlife including Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, Sykes Monkeys, Albino Zebra, Antelope, Black and White Colobus, Black Rhino, Olive Baboon, Bush Pig and Hyena. Mt Kenya is also the homeland of Kikuyu who regard it as the realm of Ngai, the local god.
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