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MOUNT KENYA: 173 km from Nairobi.
Proudly standing at 5,199m and 5,188m are the twin summits of Batian and Nelion, Mt. Kenya's two highest peaks. It is Africa's second highest mountain and is located in central Kenya.
It is fascinating to find a mountain with snow on its peaks standing right on the equator! The two highest peaks can only be conquered through technical climbing, while Point Lenana, the 3rd highest peak does not require rock climbing skills.
The mountain is a circular volcanic massif and its base is at an altitude of 1,500m with a diameter of 70 km and a circumference of 200 km. Its upper landscape is typical of glacial terrain, with peaks, cirques, tarns and U – shaped valleys. Its twin summit peaks, Batian [5199m] and Nelion [5188m] are remnants of the neck of the original volcano.
Between 2,100 – 2,400m the vegetation is semi tropical rain forest with a dense canopy of high trees. Bamboo forests are seen at 2,400 – 2,800m, with bamboo from 6 – 13m high! High altitude rain forests are between 2,800 – 3000m. Ericaceous Zone is at 3000m with tree heaths up to 10m high and shrubs. At 3,300 – 4,300m is the Alpine Zone. The Nival Zone is above 4,300m and very few flora manage to survive in this zone of ice and rock.
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