Spending your happy moment in the glaciated and white snow must be one of the best experiences to encounter for your good holidays in East Africa. Are you looking for the best destinations for these glaciated features? The land of the blacks also known as the African continent has got you covered with the best snowcapped mountains in the world which are located in the eastern subregion of the continent. With over 55 countries in different parts of the world, Africa is the best destination for hiking safaris encompassing the top glaciated mountains in the three countries of Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
During your travels to the destinations, remember to move with a Digital Camera since you will explore a lot of amazing features like the rolling plains, unique vegetation, the magnificent Rocky Mountains, snow-topped peaks, rare wildlife and primate species, lakes and rivers and many others. Below is the bucket-list of the snowcapped mountains where you will enjoy your hiking adventure during the trip on the black land;
Mount Kilimanjaro, Kibo at 5,895 meters in Tanzania
With an elevation of 5,895 meters, Mount Kilimanjaro stands as the highestsnowcapped mountain in Africa and the highest single freestanding mountain above the sea level in the world. Located in the eastern subregion of Africa, the mountain also stands as the highest volcano in Africa and also the fourth most topographically prominent peak on Earth.
Mountain Kilimanjaro is made up of three volcanic cones such as Kibo (dormant) which is the highest at 5,895 meters, followed by Mawenzi (dormant) and Shira (extinct). Protected by Kilimanjaro national park, there are several activities to be done around the iconic mountain aside hiking experience and among these include bird watching, wildlife viewing, nature walking and others. Also, you will spot numerous amazing features at the park besides the mountain and among these include; over 55 mammal species, variety of beautiful and colorful bird species, unique and rare vegetation, waterfalls, rivers and rocks.
Mount Kenya, Bastian peak at 5,199 meters
Located in the mighty Republic of Kenya, Mount Kenya is the second highest snowcapped mountain on Africa and the highest in the country. Named after theRepublic of Kenya, the mountain is found in the former Eastern and Central provinces of the country and it features several peaks at different attitudes. Among the peaks include Bastian at (5,199 meters) which is the highest followed by Nelion (5,188 meters) and then point Lenana (4,985 meters). The highest peak of the mountain is located in the intersection of Meru, Embu, Kirinyanga, Nyeri and Tharaka Nithi counties just about 16.5 kilometers south of the equator, around 150 kilometer north – northeast of the capital, Nairobi.
The snowcapped mountain is protected by Mount Kenya national park thus providing you with other opportunities of other activities besides mountain climbing and hiking. Among these experiences include game viewing, bird watching, nature walking and many others.
Mount Rwenzori, Margherita peak at 5,109 meters in Uganda and Congo
The famous Margherita Peak found in Rwenzori Mountains National park that is located on the border of Uganda & Democratic Republic of Congo.
Legendary known as the mountains of the moon, Rwenzori mountains stand as the third highest snowcapped mountain on Africa after Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro ,its known as the highest in Uganda. Rwenzori mountains are a range of mountains in the eastern equatorial Africa located between Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo. The mountains are permanently snow-capped and they are regarded as one of the most dramatic and challenging hiking destinations in Uganda and East Africa at large. The mountains consist a number of peaks on different mountain massifs and among these include the glaciated peaks – Margherita and Alexander on Mount Stanley, the highest massif at 5,109 meters. Other snowcapped massifs are Mount Speke at 4,890 meters and Mount Baker at 4,843 meters and these also consist a number of sub-glaciated peaks which can be hiked on 9 Days unique Rwenzori Mountaineering tour.
Mountain Rwenzori is protected by Rwenzori mountains national park which is a home to various attractions such as over 70 mammal species, about 217 bird species, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and a unique vegetation zone. An Adventure to Rwenzori Snow Mountains takes mini of 5 days Rwenzori trekking & 7 Days Walking on the snow in the wilderness of Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
Spending your happy moment in the glaciated and white snow must be one of the best experiences to encounter for your good holidays in East Africa. Are you looking for the best destinations for these glaciated features? The land of the blacks also known as the African continent has got you covered with the best snowcapped mountains in the world which are located in the eastern subregion of the continent. With over 55 countries in different parts of the world, Africa is the best destination for hiking safaris encompassing the top glaciated mountains in the three countries of Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
During your travels to the destinations, remember to move with a Digital Camera since you will explore a lot of amazing features like the rolling plains, unique vegetation, the magnificent Rocky Mountains, snow-topped peaks, rare wildlife and primate species, lakes and rivers and many others. Below is the bucket-list of the snowcapped mountains where you will enjoy your hiking adventure during the trip on the black land;
Mount Kilimanjaro, Kibo at 5,895 meters in Tanzania
With an elevation of 5,895 meters, Mount Kilimanjaro stands as the highestsnowcapped mountain in Africa and the highest single freestanding mountain above the sea level in the world. Located in the eastern subregion of Africa, the mountain also stands as the highest volcano in Africa and also the fourth most topographically prominent peak on Earth.
Mountain Kilimanjaro is made up of three volcanic cones such as Kibo (dormant) which is the highest at 5,895 meters, followed by Mawenzi (dormant) and Shira (extinct). Protected by Kilimanjaro national park, there are several activities to be done around the iconic mountain aside hiking experience and among these include bird watching, wildlife viewing, nature walking and others. Also, you will spot numerous amazing features at the park besides the mountain and among these include; over 55 mammal species, variety of beautiful and colorful bird species, unique and rare vegetation, waterfalls, rivers and rocks.
Mount Kenya, Bastian peak at 5,199 meters
Located in the mighty Republic of Kenya, Mount Kenya is the second highest snowcapped mountain on Africa and the highest in the country. Named after theRepublic of Kenya, the mountain is found in the former Eastern and Central provinces of the country and it features several peaks at different attitudes. Among the peaks include Bastian at (5,199 meters) which is the highest followed by Nelion (5,188 meters) and then point Lenana (4,985 meters). The highest peak of the mountain is located in the intersection of Meru, Embu, Kirinyanga, Nyeri and Tharaka Nithi counties just about 16.5 kilometers south of the equator, around 150 kilometer north – northeast of the capital, Nairobi.
The snowcapped mountain is protected by Mount Kenya national park thus providing you with other opportunities of other activities besides mountain climbing and hiking. Among these experiences include game viewing, bird watching, nature walking and many others.
Mount Rwenzori, Margherita peak at 5,109 meters in Uganda and Congo
The famous Margherita Peak found in Rwenzori Mountains National park that is located on the border of Uganda & Democratic Republic of Congo.
Legendary known as the mountains of the moon, Rwenzori mountains stand as the third highest snowcapped mountain on Africa after Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro ,its known as the highest in Uganda. Rwenzori mountains are a range of mountains in the eastern equatorial Africa located between Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo. The mountains are permanently snow-capped and they are regarded as one of the most dramatic and challenging hiking destinations in Uganda and East Africa at large. The mountains consist a number of peaks on different mountain massifs and among these include the glaciated peaks – Margherita and Alexander on Mount Stanley, the highest massif at 5,109 meters. Other snowcapped massifs are Mount Speke at 4,890 meters and Mount Baker at 4,843 meters and these also consist a number of sub-glaciated peaks which can be hiked on 9 Days unique Rwenzori Mountaineering tour.
Mountain Rwenzori is protected by Rwenzori mountains national park which is a home to various attractions such as over 70 mammal species, about 217 bird species, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and a unique vegetation zone. An Adventure to Rwenzori Snow Mountains takes mini of 5 days Rwenzori trekking & 7 Days Walking on the snow in the wilderness of Rwenzori Mountains National Park.