Mount Kenya
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Best climbed in January and February, Mt. Kenya is home to several unique species of animals, including the Sykes Monkey, Cape Buffalo and Bongo Antelope.
Mount Kenya is 17,057 feet high. It is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa, after Mount Kilimanjaro. An area of 276 square miles around the mountain’s centre is designated as a National Park, as well as a World Heritage site. The park attracts over 16,000 visitors each year. The several peaks on the mountain were formed by volcanic eruptions and the mountain is made from different types of volcanic rock. However, the last eruption was over 2 million years ago.
At the mount Kenya, the sun sets and rises at the same time every day, with both the day and night lasting 12 hours. In fact, there is only a 11-minute difference between the shortest and longest days in the year. This is due to it being situated so close to the equator. The mountains three summits, Batian, Nelion and Lenana are names after masai chieftains. Several tribes remains in the region.
The mountain is home to several unique species of animals, including the Sykes Monkey, Cape Buffalo and Bongo Antelope. Above 7,000 feet, the trees on the slopes of Mount Kenya are covered by high altitude moss.
There are several glaciers on Mount Kenya, although they are retreating quickly and no new ice is forming. In less than 30 years the mountain may be completely free of ice.
The first recorded ascent of Mount Kenya was in 1899 by Sir Halford John Mackiner, Josef Brocherel and Cesar Ollier. Today, there are several mountaineering routes, and the south side is best climbed in January and February, while August and September are best for the north side although the park is open all year round. Hiking Mt. Kenya is certainly more difficult in the rainy seasons on March to June and October to December. Typically, early mornings on the mountain bring sunny dry weather with clouds often forming by noon.
Although hiking and mountaineering are popular here, wildlife viewing and bird watching are also popular. About 340 species of birds can be seen here. There is a range of accommodation options available inside Mount Kenya National Park. From Luxurious lodges to tumbledown huts, all budgets and tastes are catered for. High class hotels are located on the mountains lower slopes. Camping facilities are also available and permitted.
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