Mount Kenya is the highest mountain of Kenya. The second highest peak of Africa is Mount Kenya. Mount Kenya is a distinguished inactive volcano which dominates the landscape of Kenya’s highlands and the eastern part of the Rift Valley.
The second highest peak, Mount Kenya lies in the central highlands which is few kilometers north of the equator. The name of the country Kenya has been derived from Mount Kenya. The former name of Mount Kenya was Mount Kirinyaga. There is permanent glacier in Mount Kenya which lies near the equator.
There are many notable hotels at the base and around the Highest Mountain Mount Kenya. The visitors who want to enjoy the wonderful views, peace and tranquility of the mountain they can put up in the hotels which are located around the foothills of Mount Kenya. Some of the hotels of Mount Kenya are as follows:
- Mount Kenya Safari Club
- Treetops
- Bantu Lodge
Mighty Tana, which is the largest and longest river of Kenya, flows from the perpetual snow of Mount Kenya. Mount Kenya is also the origin of the electricity supply of Kenya. Many tourists are contented to wonder at the aesthetic beauty of the mountain. There are also some visitors who attempts in reaching the peaks. It is not wise to attempt climbing during rains. January, February and late August through September are the best time for climbing. From the Mountain Club of Kenya the climbers who are serious can take proposals.
The National Park Of Mount Kenya includes higher forest, bamboo, alpine moorlands, glaciers, etc. On Mount Kenya the climate, flora and fauna changes with altitude.
Along with Kenya sightseeing you would definitely like the beautiful Mount Kenya.
