Description

Mount Kenya, located in central Kenya just south of the Equator, is Africa’s second-highest mountain, reaching an elevation of 17,058 feet (5,199 meters). This extinct volcano features multiple peaks, with Batian being the tallest, followed by Nelion and Lenana. The mountain’s slopes exhibit diverse ecosystems, transitioning from grasslands and forests at lower elevations to alpine meadows and glaciers near the summit. Notably, the glaciers are retreating due to climate change and are projected to disappear by the 2040s. ​