Interesting facts about Mount Kenya include:
- Mt. Kenya is an extinct volcano that last erupted over 2 million years ago.
- Mt. Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa at an elevation of 5,199 meters above sea level at the Batian Peak.
- It has 3 main peaks; Batian peak, which is the highest at 5,199m, Nelion peak comes in second at 5,188 meters and Point Lenana is the third highest at 4,985 meters of elevation.
- The Batian peak was first summited by Sir Halford John Mackinder. Cesar Ollier and Josef Brocherel in September, 1899 on their 4th attempt to summit the mountain in the same year.
- There are 8 routes on Mt. Kenya that can be used to summit the mountain to mostly Point Lenana, the trekkers / hikers peak. Chogoria, Sirimon and Naro Moru are the most popular routes on the mountain.
- Best time to hike Mt. Kenya is during the dry months of the year. July to September and January to February.
- Mt. Kenya is the source of Kenya’s longest river, River Tana.
- Mt. Kenya is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site coined in 1997.
The presence of native animals, lakes, mineral springs and glaciers (though shrinking) on Mt. Kenya make it unique. - It supports a rich diversity of flora and fauna providing wonderful and rewarding wildlife and mountaineering experiences.
- Features different vegetation zones. Grasslands, dense forests, bamboo forests, heather and moorland, alpine zone and the nival zone at the summit.
- Provides excellent rock-climbing adventures on the Batian and Nelion peaks.
- The mountain has beautiful glacial lakes (tarns) and caves for exploration adding to its scenic beauty.
- Different tribes in Kenya call Mt. Kenya home, that is the Maasai, Kikuyu, Ameru and Embu people of Mount Kenya.
- In conclusion, Mt. Kenya is an all-round tourist destination providing mountain climbing experiences, cultural and wilderness experiences.
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