Mount Kenya (5199 m), Kenya in Pictures

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Batian and Nelion summits.

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Batian (5,199 m), Nelion (5,188 m), also Point Slade (4750m) in the foreground.

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Thompson (4,955 m), Batian (5,199 m) and Nelion (5,188 m).

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The Chogoria Route in Mount Kenya National Park.

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The Chogoria Route in Mount Kenya National Park.

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The Chogoria Route in Mount Kenya National Park.

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Several ethnic groups that live around Mount Kenya believe the mountain to be sacred. They used to build their houses facing the mountain, with the doors on the side nearest to it.

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View from Point Lenana (4,985 m).

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View from the top looking to the way back through Chogoria valley.

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Mount Kenya panorama on the summits.