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Trekking Up Mount Kenya

By , About.com GuideMay 9, 2012

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Mount Kenya summit from Shiptons CampMount Kenya is Africa's second highest mountain, and despite peaking at over 5,000m it still seems to sit well and truly in Mount Kilimanjaro's shadow, across the border in Tanzania. What it lacks in height however it more than makes up for in beauty. Jagged snow-capped peaks, sweeping glacial valleys and diverse vegetation make climbing Mount Kenya a strong contender for Africa's greatest trek. One of the many highlights is its unique Afro-Alpine zone with its Dr Seuss-like landscape of Giant Lobelias and Senecios... Read more

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