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Mount Kenya

Africa's second-highest peak — glaciers, alpine tarns and the Sirimon-Chogoria classic traverse.

Best time: Jan – Feb · Jul – OctRegion: Central · KenyaAlpine · Hiking
Mount Kenya
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Destination guide

Why Mount Kenya

A clear, practical overview of what makes Mount Kenya special and how to experience it.

Highlights

What makes it special

  • Point Lenana summit (4,985 m)
  • Mackinder's Valley
  • Lake Michaelson
  • Bamboo & moorland zones

Activities

Things to do

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