Mount Kenya summit peaks photographed in 2023; snow cover varies
VickyOmondi · photographed 21 February 2023 · resized/cropped · CC BY-SA 4.0

Mountain Escapes · Nanyuki

Africa's Second-Highest Mountain

Nature & Discovery · 1 min read

Did you know Mount Kenya is Africa's second-highest mountain? Its highest peak, Batian, rises to approximately 5,199 metres above sea level.

The mountain is one of Kenya's most remarkable natural landmarks, attracting hikers, climbers and nature enthusiasts. For visitors to the wider Nanyuki region, Mount Kenya provides an inspiring backdrop to a countryside getaway.

You don't have to climb a mountain to appreciate the beauty of the landscape around it. Sometimes admiring nature is an adventure in itself.

Source: kws.go.ke

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