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Mount Kenya (5199m, 17,060ft)
	Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second in Africa after Mt. Kilimanjaro. No trip to Kenya is complete without a view of this second tallest peak. Although it is on the equator, it has permanent snow and ice covered on its slopes. The area around the mountain is protected in the Mount Kenya National Park which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park surrounding the mountain has a varied collection of wildlife and is of botanical interest due to its diverse afro alpine vegetation. Upon climbing Lenana which is one of the peaks, one will be rewarded on reaching the top to see a view of all Kenya. Climbing Lenana is one of the mountain experiences of the grand climb. Four routes are available upon climbing Lenana. Naro Moru route is the most popular and direct route although it is less scenic.
Many prefer this route as one can stay at Naro Moru River Lodge. Sirimon route is the longest and has the driest route, much of it has thick rain forest and fabulous moorlands with long views of the peak. It is noted for its wildlife.

Mount Longonot (2776m, 9105ft)
	Mount Longonot is a dormant stratovolcano located in the southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, Africa. Longonot comes from the word oloonong’ot, which means ‘mouintain of many spurs’ or ‘steep ridges’. This mountain is believed to have last erupted in the 1860s. It is now home to a wide variety of birds and wildlife, and is relatively easy to climb. This mountain is indeed a marvelous place to visit with several hotels found around here.

Mount Kilimanjaro (5895m)
	Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa although it does not have the highest elevation, it is the tallest free-standing mountain rise in the world, rising 4,600 m from its base, and includes the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 m providing a dramatic view from the surrounding plains. Set at the foot of the mountain is the Amboseli National Park, which in turn hosts an abundance of rich wildlife.

Mount Elgon (4300m 14,100ft)
Mount Elgon on the Kenya / Uganda border is a volcanic mountain, formed when the earth's crust erupted creating the Great Rift Valley. It is an extinct shield volcano with s sumit that’s just over 4200m above sea level. The mountain is named after the Elgonyi tribe, who once lived in huge caves on the south side of the mountain. The name of this mountain comes from the Maasai ‘Ol Doinyo Ilgoon’ meaning “Breast Mountain” and as “Masawa” on the Uganda side. It is the oldest and largest solitary volcano in East Africa, covering an area of around 3500 km2.

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