Mount Kenya stands alone in the highlands of central Africa. Once an ancient volcano, estimated to have once been almost 22,000 feet tall, what now remains is a steep, eroded core, just over 17,000 feet in height. It's nearby neighbor Kilimanjaro, though a couple of thousand feet higher and hence much better known, does not offer nearly the climbing challenge and alpine character of Mount Kenya.
When most commercial groups talk of climbing Mount Kenya, they are really heading for Point Lenana, a much easier satellite peak. The "real" Mount Kenya is a long and serious climb, involving many pitches of fifth class rock climbing. This is NOT a trekking peak!
There are two main peaks of Mount Kenya, the highest, Batian at 5199 meters and the slightly lower Nelion at 5188 meters. The two peaks area separated by the "Gate of the Mists" a deep notch, difficult to cross.
Climbing Kilimanjaro does not require any technical skills or special equipment. However, the journey is not to be taken lightly. You need to understand what lies ahead. You have a seemingly endless number of questions. Rest assured, you will find the answers to all your questions here - at Ultimate Kilimanjaro, your Kilimanjaro climb specialist.
There are several routes by which to reach Kibo, or Uhuru Peak, the highest summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, namely, Marangu Route, Rongai Route, Lemosho Route, Shira, Umbwe and Machame Route.
The Maasai Mara National Reserve, the Mara Triangle, and several Maasai Conservancies.
Over 450 species of birdlife have been identified in the park among them 57 species of birds of prey, including vultures, marabou storks, and hornbills, crowned cranes, ostriches, long-crested eagles, and African pygmy-falcons. These birds are prolific and come in every size and color including common but beautiful ones like the lilac breasted roller and plenty of other large species like eagles.
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