Shiptons Peak

Shiptons Peak is a peak in , and has an elevation of 4,183 metres.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mount Kenya and Mount Kenya National Park.

Photo: Sherpa!, CC BY-SA 2.5 nl.
is an extinct volcano near the centre of , about 150 km north of . At 5,300 m it is Africa's second highest mountain, after Kilimanjaro.

Photo: Sherpa!, CC BY-SA 2.5 nl.
protects the summit and upper slopes of , Africa's second-highest mountain, in the central highlands of . The extinct volcano rises to 5,199 m at Batian and contains glacier-cut valleys, alpine moorland, high-altitude lakes, montane forest and some of East Africa's most distinctive mountain vegetation.

Shiptons Peak

Latitude
-0.16667° or 0° 10′ south
Longitude
37.3° or 37° 18′ east
Elevation
4,183 metres (13,724 feet)
Open location code
6GFVR8M2+82
Geo­Names ID
180373
Wiki­data ID
Q27192156
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Satellite Map

Discover Shiptons Peak from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Shiptons Peak” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Shiptons Peak”
  • Swahili: “Shiptons Peak”
  • Swedish: “Shiptons Peak”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kinondoni and Kabaru.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Naro Moru Tarn and Midget Peak.

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