At 5,199 m, Mount Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa. It is an ancient extinct volcano, which during its period of activity (3.1-2.6 million years ago) is thought to have risen to 6,500 m.

Mount Kenya, more than 17,000 ft/5,200 m high and 100 mi/160 km north of Nairobi, is actually made up of several peaks (and 12 glaciers). The area above 8,000 ft/2,480 m is protected forest, and ...

The variety of flora including savannah, lush forests, waterfalls and blue pools make the region the ultimate all-year-round destination for eco-safari experiences. Situated in the secluded Mount ...

Kenya is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Mount Kenya National Park. Long renowned for its abundant natural beauty and captivating native wildlife, Kenya draws millions of ...

Nyeri, Kenya: A team of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers and world-ranked mountaineers from Britain have set out on a five-day trek to hoist the national flag on Mt Kenya’s Point Batian peak. This ...

A fire in Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest, burning for over two months, escalated to uncontrolled levels on the northern slopes in February. The Rapid Response Facility (RRF), a UNESCO World ...

The Serengeti ecosystem is regarded as one of our planet’s greatest natural treasures, where one can witness “the largest remaining unaltered animal migration in the world,” according to UNESCO. Kenya ...

Kenya is full of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered, from the iconic wildlife of the Maasai Mara to the sunny days at the shores of Diani Beach. This holiday season, step off the beaten path ...