Mount Mikeno, Extinct volcano in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mount Mikeno rises to 4,437 meters, making it the second highest peak of the Virunga Mountains range after Mount Karisimbi and the thirteenth highest in Africa.
In 1926, photographer Carl Akeley died from fever while climbing Mount Mikeno and was buried at Kabara campsite, located four hours from the mountain base.
The name Mikeno originates from a local term meaning poor, referring to the mountain's steep slopes that prevent any human settlements from being established.
Access to Mount Mikeno requires a three-hour drive from Kigali, Rwanda, with necessary documentation including a visa and Yellow Fever vaccination certificate for both countries.
The mountain serves as the type locality for the yellow-crested helmetshrike bird species and hosts a population of mountain gorillas within its protected environment.
GPS coordinates: -1.46461,29.41977
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:24
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