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Kilimanjaro National Park
Mount Kilimanjaro, at 5,895 meters above sea level, is the highest point in Africa. This volcanic massif stands in stark contrast to the surrounding plains, with its snow-capped peak towering over the savannah. The mountain is surrounded by mountain forests. Many mammals, many of which are endangered species, live in the park.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Located in western Uganda, the Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers nearly 100,000 hectares and is the main part of the Rwenzori Mountains, which includes Africa's third highest peak (Mount Margarita: 5,109 meters). The glaciers, waterfalls and lakes in the area make it one of the most beautiful alpine areas in Africa. The park contains natural habitats for many endangered species and rich and exotic flora, including species such as giant heather.
Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest
Mount Kenya, at 5,199 metres above sea level, is the second highest peak in Africa. It is an ancient extinct volcano thought to have risen to 6,500 metres during its active period (3.1 to 2.6 million years ago). The mountain is home to 12 remnant glaciers, all of which are rapidly receding, and four secondary peaks that head U-shaped glacial valleys. With its rugged peaks, glaciers and densely forested mountainsides, Mount Kenya is one of East Africa's most impressive landscapes. The evolution and ecology of its Afro-alpine flora is an outstanding example of ecological and biological processes. Through the Lewa Game Reserve and Ngarendare Forest Reserve, the property also includes lower scenic hills and biodiverse arid habitats, located in an ecological transition zone between mountain ecosystems and semi-arid savannah. The area is also located on the traditional migration route of herds of African elephants.