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Mount Kenya is located in the former Eastern and Central provinces of Kenya; its peak is now the intersection of Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga, Nyeri and Tharaka Nithi counties, about 16.5 kilometres (10.3 miles) south of the equator, around 150 km (90 mi) north-northeast of the capital Nairobi.
Mount Kenya, volcano, central Kenya, lying immediately south of the Equator. It is the second highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro, which is located some 200 miles (320 km) to the south. The Mount Kenya area was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1997.
Mount Kenya. The second highest mountain in Africa after Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Kenya’s highest peak, the Bation, rises to a height of 17,057 ft. The mountain, which is an extinct volcano, is located in central Kenya, 150 km northeast of the capital of the country, Nairobi.
Lying in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya is situated 320 kilometers to the south of this mountain. For its impressive landscape and bewildering biodiversity, Mt. Kenya and its surrounding habitat had been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site starting in 1997 onwards.
With its rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle slopes, Mount Kenya is one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa. There are about 20 glacial tarns (small lakes) of varying sizes and numerous glacial moraine features between 3,950 m and 4,800 m.
Mount Kenya is an awe-inspiring mountain located in East Africa’s Great Rift Valley. It is the second highest mountain in Africa and the highest mountain in Kenya. The mountain is an iconic symbol of the country and has been the subject of numerous stories, myths, and legends.
In case the name doesn’t give it away, Mount Kenya can be found in Kenya, Africa, directly south of the equator. The nearest major city to the base is Nairobi, which is approximately 138 kilometers away.