ONE DAY HIKE UP MT.KENYA
At 5,199 m, Mount
Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa. It is an ancient extinct volcano,
which during its period of activity (3.1-2.6 million years ago) is thought to
have risen to 6,500 m. There are 12 remnant glaciers on the mountain, all
receding rapidly, and four secondary peaks that sit at the head of the U-shaped
glacial valleys. With its rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle
slopes, Mount Kenya is one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa.
The evolution and ecology of its afro-alpine flora provide an outstanding
example of ecological and biological processes.
From a
distance the volcanic peak dominates the surrounding slopes and valleys.
Elephant, black Rhino, Cape Buffalo, Colobus monkey, antelope and Giant Forest
Hog can be seen in the foothills of the 228 sq. mile national park. From the
lower forests of bamboo, the landscape develops to unusual high-altitude
equatorial vegetation on the shoulder of the mountain with giant heather,
lobelia and groundsels giving the slopes an alpine desert appearance and a
striking feel, almost as if it is from another world.
YOUR JOB
Give yourself the chance to feel the great Mount Kenya through a walking safari.Connect with nature as you view splendid sites. It is designed for
guests who would be spending a night in lodges, hotels and hostels have limited
time and who are not interested in reaching any of the summits. It is tailored
to those who are interested in seeing the fascinating vegetation zones of an
equatorial mountain and the associated rich animal and bird life.it is that one day that you need to do something different and are looking for a quick alternative.
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