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Mount Kenya, "Kirinyaga" Gods Mountain |
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3 Days Amboseli Elephant Country 4 Days Tsavo West | Amboseli 4 Days Masai Mara | Lake Nakuru5 Days Aberdares | Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara 6 Days Southbound Kenya Discovery6 Days Masai Mara | Lake Nakuru | Amboseli 7 Days Samburu | Aberdares | Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara7-Days Classic Safari Masai Mara | Lake Nakuru | Amboseli 7 Days Masai Mara | Lake Nakuru | Mount Kenya
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Mt Kenya, Africa’s
second highest peak is regarded as the realm of Ngai, god of the local
Kikuyu people.
Africa's second highest mountain, with gleaming and eroded snow-capped peaks, which can be seen for miles. It is a broad, large symmetrical volcano cone whose diameter at the base is about 12 km, dating between 2 to 3 million years ago. There are three peaks; Mbatian, Nelion and point Lenana. The magnificent views over the surrounding country from point Lenana and other high points around the main peaks and trekking on this mountain is a priority among tourists. The
forest surrounding the mountain support a large variety of wildlife such
as elephant, buffalo, monkey, antelope, lion, zebra, eland, rock hyrax,
giant forest hogs, leopard and various species of birds such as eagle,
vulture, and sunbird among others. Mt
Kenya Best climbing Months are July, August, December and January joining
dates for groups or individuals. Temperatures vary considerably with height and with time of day. On the plains surrounding Mount Kenya the average day temperature is about 25°C. At 3000m. frosts can be encountered at night while day temperatures range from 5 to 15°C. Night time temperatures on the summit are well below freezing. The south-facing side of Mount Kenya receives more sunshine in the December to March period. During this time rock climbs are "in-condition" and snow and ice climbs gradually deteriorate. In the June to October period the north-facing rock climbs and south-facing ice climbs are best.
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