Overview

Mount Kenya rises to 5,199 m in Kenya, within the the East African Rift of Africa. It was first climbed in 1899.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• Glacier and snow scenery — ice fields, seracs and year-round snow.
• A sacred mountain, deeply woven into the region's religion and culture.
• High altitude: 5,000–7,000 m, with thin air and permanent snow.

Key facts

• Elevation：5,199 m
• Location：Kenya
• Continent：Africa
• Range：the East African Rift
• Coordinates：0°09′S 37°18′E
• First ascent：1899