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Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa Highest Peak
This
is Africa's highest mountain and the most
awesome sight. Snowcapped and not yet extinct,
at (5895m / 91340ft), it is surrounded by
rain forest and is home to many animals such
as Elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos, Leopards,
and Monkeys. Monkeys and Elands are the only
animals that can be seen at the summits of
Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks.
The snow-capped peak,
the dream of scaling the summit, watching
dawn break and gazing out over the vast African
wildlife, plains and bushland is an experience
not to be missed. Kilimanjaro can be trekked
at any time of the year, however, there is
usually a lot of rain during April, May and
November which makes trekking even more challenging.Send
us an emal to make a reservation
Mt Kenya, Africa's
second highest mountain
Africa's
second highest mountain at 5,199m forms part
of the central highlands and is a very complex
mountain. It has more than one peak, many
rock spires and summits. Of the three main
peaks (Batian, Nelion and Lenana) only Point
Lenana can be reached by trekkers, the other
two being only for technical climbers.
Although Mount Kenya can be
climbed all year round, it is best to avoid
the two rainy seasons from mid-March until
June and from late October to the end of December.
After the cultivated farmlands on the lower
slopes the trails pass through the rain forest,
rich in trees of many species but noticeably
camphor's, then onto a bamboo zone growing
to heights of more than 12m or more, up through
open moorland before reaching the moonscape
of the higher slopes. The forest are rich
in wildlife including elephant, buffalo and
monkeys with even the moorlands offering along
list of mammals including the rock hyrax,
the nearest living relative of the elephant.
Mount Ruwenzori, Mountains of the Moon
The Rwenzori Park is a splendid world of ice and snow, with its massive ice-rime sculptures and mind-boggling vegetation, and arguably surpasses other afro-alpine areas in its beauty, wonder and interest to mountaineering enthusiasts. This park, covering 996 sq. kms. provides a magnificent environment for both experienced climbers and casual day hikers. These legendary mountains exhibit spectacular scenic beauty and provide a unique habitat for many rare and indigenous plants and animals. The Highest mountain in the range, Mt. Stanley, is the third highest in Africa after Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya. Its highest peak, Margharita, rises 5,109 m above sea level. The giant lobelia and the groundsell are hallmarks of the Rwenzori. All of the above make this park an unforgettable visitor destination.
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