Nyandarua Mountains

Photo by Roman Bruehwiler.

Nyandarua Mountains is part of the Tentative list of Kenya in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

The Nyandarua Mountains (formerly known as the Aberdares) comprise a mountain range of volcanic origin. The area holds beautiful waterfalls and catchment areas for the Tana River, the largest river in Kenya, which is rich in fish species. Their forests are known for endemic plants and birds.

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The coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.

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Full Name
Nyandarua Mountains
Country
Kenya
Added
2023
Type
Natural
Categories
Natural landscape - Mountain
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2023 Revision

Successor to Aberdare Mountains (2010-2023)

2023 Added to Tentative List

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