Horseback Riding Mt Kenya Mount Kenya National Park Central Province Kenya

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Horseback Riding in Mt. Kenya, Mount Kenya National Park, Central Province Kenya

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Located almost at 150 km / 93 mi from Nairobi City, Mt. Kenya is located just south of the equator and has 3 climbing routes, namely Naro-Moru, Sirimon and Chogoria. Mt. Kenya has magnificent cliffs and glaciers that protect the highest peaks. Highest peaks here are Batian at 5199 m / 17057 ft, Nelion at 5188 m / 17021 ft and Point Lenana at 4985 m / 16355 ft.

Famous for its fierce alpine terrain and being very jagged and cracked, not forgetting its multi-horned head. Mt. Kenya has several small glaciers thus it is cold all year round, though mornings are sunny and dry.

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Apart from the stunning mountain scenery, Mt. Kenya boasts diverse wildlife and flora.

Horseback riding in Mt. Kenya is an experience one cannot afford to miss… the thrill that comes from connecting to nature is unmistakably an experience of a life time!! Gentle breeze, see wild animals up close from a high vantage.

Mt. Kenya horse riding is for riders with experience. Shadowed by the snow capped peak of Mt. Kenya, the landscape includes lakes beneath forests, plains and glades.

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