Situated just a few hours north of Nairobi is Africa's second-highest summit. Unlike Kilimanjaro, twin-peaked Mount Kenya is a climber's mountain, with no easy way to the top of either Batian or Neilion. It is also situated right on the equator, giving paradoxical conditions, with both winter and summer conditions being found on opposing sides of the mountain depending on the season.

Tom Ripley introduces Mount Kenya through tales of his two trips to the peak.

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Great memories looking at your photos and reading article!  Drove from UK to Kenya with couple of mates in 1984.  Walked up naru moru track(vertical bog) stayed in Austrian hut and did the normal route up Nelion.

Ah the memories- standard route on Nelion & traverse over & back to Batian back in the day.. entirely in Asolo Plastic boots! At the gate on exit received a discount on park fees for having summited! Sounds like the same Landrover we hired..