Mount Mikeno, Extinct volcano in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mount Mikeno is an extinct volcano in the Virunga Mountains at approximately 4,400 meters, located within Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The mountain is covered in dense forest and forms a prominent peak in this mountain range.
The mountain became known to early explorers in the early 20th century when naturalists and adventurers began climbing it. The region was later designated as a national park to protect its diverse mountain environment.
The name Mikeno comes from local language and refers to the steep slopes where people cannot build permanent homes. The landscape is marked by dense forest and alpine meadows that shape the surroundings.
Climbing requires good physical fitness and several days on the mountain, as accommodations are basic. Visitors should expect changeable weather, including fog and rain at higher elevations.
A bird species with a yellow crest was scientifically described and named based on specimens collected from this mountain. The area also hosts a population of mountain gorillas that hikers can encounter during their climb.
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