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	Encyclopedia: Geography of Africa
		Apart from the lowlands and the Atlas mountain range, the continent may be divided into two regions of higher and lower plateaus, the dividing line (somewhat concave to the north-west) running from the middle of the Red Sea to about 6 deg.
		The Atlas range, which, orographically, is distinct from the rest of the continent, being unconnected with any other area of high ground, and separated from the rest of the continent on the south by a depressed and desert area (the Sahara), in places below sea-level.
		Mount Elgon is an extinct volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Geography-of-Africa (6212 words)

	Kenya safari guide - Kenyalogy: Parks and reserves: Aberdare National Park
		Aberdare national park is located in the range of the same name, described by Joseph Thomson in 1883 during his journey through the Maasai Land.
		From 1947 to 1956, the misty and rainy forests in the range served as a hide for the Mau-Mau guerrilla.
		The Aberdare range, 160 km long, is located in the Central Highlands, Central Province, west of Mount Kenya and north of Nairobi, serving as the Kenyan Rift Valley's east wall.
	www.kenyalogy.com /eng/parques/aberdare.html (394 words)

	List of mountain ranges - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ranges on other astronomical bodies are listed afterward.
		Diablo Range, Contra Costa Conty, California to Merced County, California
		By IAU convention, lunar mountain ranges are given latin names.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_mountain_ranges (169 words)

	Aberdare Range -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The Nyeri col between the Aberdares and Mount Kenya is used as a gateway to the north.
		The mountains stretch from the Aleutian Range in south-central Alaska to the Yukon boundary in southern Alaska.
		This region encompasses the coast of the Pacific Ocean and ranges from tropical islands to the freezing temperatures.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9003327?tocId=9003327&query=null&ct=null (910 words)

	Aberdares National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The Aberdares National Park is part of the Aberdares mountain ranges; the mountain range slopes on the western side of the wall, adjacent to the Rift Valley, are steep compared to the eastern slopes.
		The Aberdare National Park is part of the Aberdare Mountain Range, a fascinating region of Kenya.
		Mountain ranges and peaks soar to around 12,900ft (3,930m) giving way to deep V-shaped valleys with streams and rivers cascading over spectacular waterfalls – this area is a must for landscape lovers.
	kenya.com /aberdares.html (936 words)

	National Parks and Game Reserves (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The Aberdare is the established name of a mountain range which thrusts directly north from Nairobi for more than 160 km, with its mountain ranges and peaks soaring to heights over 14,000ft, giving way to deep V-shaped valleys with streams and rivers cascading over spectacular waterfalls.
		Part of the range is protected as the Aberdare National Park and encompasses all land over 3200m together with a projection due east, known as the Salient, which reaches down to2130 m near Nyeri town.
		The highest point of the range is Ol Doinyo Satima (the mountain of the young bull in the language of the Masai), which reaches 3998m.
	www.sagawatours.com /parks/mtkenyaaberdares.htm (843 words)

	EDEN SAFARI: Parks List - ABERDARES
		The Aberdare Country Club nestles on the slopes of Mweiga Hill with a superb view of the plains below, with the Aberdare range of mountains to the west and Mount Kenya to the east.
		The highest point of the range is Ol Doinyo Satima (the mountain of the young bull in Maa language of the Masaai), which reaches 3998m.
		Situated in the Aberdare National Park, this is the original tree lodge, legendary for its historical royal connection.
	www.edensafari.com /5C1_Parks_List_Aberdares.htm (1439 words)

	worldsurface.com - sustainable tourism for backpackers and independent travellers
		The Central Rift highlands run from north to south down the western half of Kenya and are split by the Rift Valley into two sections, the Mau Escarpment on the west and the Aberdare Range and accompanying highlands on the east.
		The Aberdare Range to the east, forming the eastern border of the Rift Valley, rises nearly 10,000 feet (3,050 m) and extends from near Nairobi northward to the Laikipia Plateau.
		Much of Kenya's eastern half is composed of the vast eastern plateau forelands, which sprawl between the central highlands to the west and the coastal strip on the east and slope gently toward the sea.
	www.worldsurface.com /browse/static.asp?staticpageid=125 (551 words)

	Mile Marker Winches: The choice for U.S. Army's 2-Speed Hydraulic Winch System!
		The Aberdare mountain range is covered in indigenous forest, containing many diverse forms of flora and fauna and home to numerous elephants, buffalo, leopard and also the rare giant forest hog and bongo.
		The Aberdares are also home to more than a million farmers who use its rich soils and rainfall to produce 70 percent of Kenya's coffee and 30 percent of its tea.
		Furthermore the Aberdares are also the major water catchment area for Nairobi and many other parts of the country as they are the source of several of Kenya's major rivers.
	www.milemarker.com /rhino_letter.html (958 words)

	MSN Encarta - Kenya
		The region west of the plateaus, known as the Kenya highlands, consists of a series of higher plateaus, ranging from about 900 to 2,000 m (about 3,000 to 5,000 ft).
		Bisected from north to south by the Eastern Rift Valley, the Kenya highlands are divided into the Mau Escarpment on the east side of the Eastern Rift Valley and the Aberdare Range on the west side.
		These ranges are marked by numerous extinct volcanoes, the highest of which are Mount Kenya (5,199 m/17,057 ft) in central Kenya, and Mount Elgon (4,321 m/14,177 ft) on the country’s western border.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761564507/Kenya.html (551 words)

	sh: Features Of The World - Brooke Bond Tea Cards
		The River Ururu rises in the Aberdare mountain range - 80 kilometres to the west of Mount Kenya - and after the falls flows north-east through the Usso Namk forest.
		The remainder were left to return to the range but became so confused by the unusual topography of the point that they roamed around in circles - eventually dying of thirst.
		The Dolomite range was once a coral reef lying in ancient shallow seas.
	www.whom.co.uk /squelch/features_world.htm (5601 words)

	WELCOME TO THE ABERDARE GROUP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The Chief Executive of Aberdare Cables, Hans Meiring said the global expansion in telecommunication networks and the urgent need for increased bandwidth had resulted in extensive growth in demand for optical fibre cables internationally.
		Aberdare Cables, specialises in the manufacture and distribution of low, medium and high voltage power cable, copper and fibre optic telecommunication cable, industrial and instrumentation cable, data cable, allied plastic components and a complete range of associated accessories.
		Aberdare Cables employs in excess of 4100 personnel locally and in Europe.
	www.aberdare.co.za /press_media_11.html (587 words)

	Aberdare hotels: Hotel and Guest Houses in the UK
		Many Aberdare hotels and guesthouses have been awarded ratings for Quality and Value, so you can be certain of high standards of accommodation in Aberdare; and, naturally, a very warm welcome and our world famous Aberdare hospitality come as standard.
		Many Aberdare hotel and Aberdare guest house proprietors provide their own websites, but if not, we have created one for them, providing you with the opportunity to view for yourself the quality and value on offer.
		Aberdare is located 7 miles South of the Brecon Beacons National Park and 20 miles Northwest of Cardiff.
	www.hotels.uk.com /accommodation/hotels-accommodation-uk/Aberdare/Aberdare_hotels.htm (537 words)

	Explore Kenya Safari
		Far more than simply a wonderful wildlife area, the Aberdares are also a vital water catchment area, with the rain forest feeding most of the local area and the city of Nairobi from its rivers and streams.
		Princess Elizabeth became Queen of the United Kingdom while staying in the Aberdares, at the now famous Treetops Lodge and the National Park is a favorite spot for a resident's weekend getaway with its campsites, self-catering bandas and walking possibilities.
		The Aberdare Range National Park is 767 square kilometers and contains the two highest peaks: Lesatima at 13,120 feet and Kinangop at 12,816 feet.
	www.eco-resorts.com /print_safari.php?s=28 (1939 words)

	Lonrho Hotels Kenya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		Nestling on the slopes of Kamatongu Hill, the cottages of the Aberdare Country Club offer splendid views of the plains below with the Aberdare range of mountains to the West and Mt Kenya to the East.
		Originally the private residence of a wealthy English family, the house was called “Steep”, the main building consisting of the present dining room, lounge and bar, built in the early 30’s with a total of 6 bedrooms.
		The Aberdare Country Club is a haven of unhurried charm, set in gardens bursting with the profuse colour of over one hundred species of flowers.
	www.lonrhohotels.com /aberdares/introduction.html (162 words)

	The Aberdare Mountain Ranges (Nyandarua Range) - Kenya Things to see and do :: BootsnAll Travel Network
		To the east of the ranges are the fertile farming lands of the Kikuyu tribe, which were settled by the colonists in the early decades of the Twentieth century and Mount Kenya.
		The steep hillsides of the western edges tend not be as attractive to wildlife as the gently undulating slopes of the eastern side, which, despite periods of mist, rain and cold spells, attract a wide variety and quantity of wildlife.
		Princess Elizabeth became Queen of the United Kingdom while staying in the Aberdares, at the now famous Treetops Lodge and the National Park is a favourite spot for a resident's weekend getaway with its campsites, self-catering bandas and walking possibilities.
	www.bootsnall.com /articles/00-06/the-aberdare-mountain-ranges-nyandarua-range.html (774 words)

	Division of Early Warning and Assessment - UNEP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		At the request of Rhino Ark, UNEP, Kenya Wildlife Service, Rhino Ark and the Kenya Forests Working Group undertook an aerial survey of the destruction of the Aberdare Range forests The Aberdare forests are one of Kenya's five main "water towers" and play a critical role in supporting the country's economy.
		The survey of the Aberdare forests was undertaken in the second half of 2002.
		Illegal logging of indigenous trees is a major concern across the entire Range, in particular the logging of Cedar trees that extensively affect the northern and western slopes.
	www.unep.org /dewa/mountain/aberdare-forest.asp (592 words)

	Aberdares Safari - Kenya safari & travel guide to Aberdares, east Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		Despite its altitude and thick vegetation the Aberdares is not without its safari attractions and is home to most of Kenya 's wildlife, including the endangered Black Rhino.
		As the Aberdares mountain range slopes off to the east you'll find the well-known safari lodges, The Ark and Treetops.
		This area was put on the tourist map in 1950 when Princess Elizabeth became Queen of England while she was on safari in the Aberdares.
	safari.go2africa.com /kenya/aberdares-safari.asp (324 words)

	16/1/2003 -- Electric Fence to Encircle Kenyan Forest Reserve
		The Aberdares are an isolated volcanic mountain range that forms the eastern wall of the rift valley, running roughly 100 kilometers (62 miles) north-south between Nairobi and Thomsons Falls.
		The Aberdare mountains, also known as the Nyandarua mountains, are a volcanic range, which include a national park and a number of forest reserves.
		The Aberdares forest is rich with wildlife: elephant, rhino, warthog, bush pig, giant forest hog, waterbuck, duiker, suni, dikdik, bongo and reedbuck.
	forests.org /articles/reader.asp?linkid=19451 (1419 words)

	SOS Rhino
		The Aberdare's provide the biggest water catchment area for the 2 million residents of Kenya's capital city of Nairobi.
		The Aberdare is one of the surviving strongholds of the Black Rhino, for which the Rhino Ark was set up in 1988.
		By October this year, the fence will have covered 160-km, which is half the entire fencing project, stretching along the entire Eastern side of the Aberdare range from Nyahururu in the North to Chinga in Othaya division at the southern end of the range.
	www.sosrhino.org /news/rhinonews051802.php (792 words)

	Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Interactive Map
		The Aberdare mountains are part of the central highlands of Kenya, running roughly north-south between Nairobi and Thomson's Falls.
		The foothills of the Northern Aberdare range of hills gently slope down to fertile farming country where small patches of remnant forest remain, and where a narrow 300 ft waterfall named Thompson's Falls by the British for the Explorer Joseph Thompson, and now known as Nyahururu, is still a popular tourist destination.
		At one time the Taita Range of high mountains was the tribal stronghold of the Taita people who were fearful to leave their upland stronghold for fear of falling prey to the warlike pastoral Orma and Masai tribes who conducted periodic raids against others in the very early days, and particularly any that harboured livestock.
	www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org /map/map.asp (9624 words)

	Alliance Hotels - Cultural Events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		Ol Donyo El Satima is the highest point in the Aberdares and is situated at the northern most end of this folded and uplifted range.
		The Aberdares lie along the edge of the Rift Valley and on clear days magnificent views of the great Rift Valley are to be seen to the west and views of Mt. Kenya to the east.
		The Aberdare range is in high rainfall area, subject to sudden storms and the roads are often closed at short notice.
	www.alliancehotels.com /naromoru-day.html (349 words)

	Daily Nation On the Web
		The vast Aberdare ranges must be conserved as a vital water catchment area, the Kenya Wildlife Service says.
		The fence, which reaches the Thuti area, Nyeri District, is expected to reach the nearby Chinga area in April and extend to the north of the Aberdares.
		He said, "The Aberdare range is the source of five of Kenya's seven largest rivers and the only source of Nairobi's water supply, hence its vital importance."
	www.nationaudio.com /News/DailyNation/18022001/News/News68.html (326 words)

	Aberdare Mountains of Kenya
		This range forms a natural north-south barrier between Mt Kenya and Kikuyu country to the east, and the Rift Valley to the west, rarely dropping below 3000m over the entire 60km length.
		The steep western slopes over-looking the Rift Valley floor are a complete contrast to the eastern side where game-filled forests drop gently down to fertile cultivated foothills and valleys.
		The highest summit, Oldonyo Lesatima, or Satima (3999m), is approached most easily from the south-east; the alternative approach from the north involves tougher walking and the access is more difficult, though the fine, remote mountain scenery and unusual rock formations make this a rewarding trip.
	www.kilimanjaro.cc /eam/aberdares.htm (1081 words)

	Kenya Parks and Reserves: Aberdare (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		Mountain ranges and peaks soar to around 14,000 ft. giving way to deep V-shaped valleys with streams and rivers cascading over spectacular waterfalls - this area is a must for landscape lovers.
		Treetops tree-house lodge and the Ark, a lodge built in the shape of Noah's Ark provide night game-viewing in the Salient area of the Park with excellent sightings of elephant, buffalo, lion and rhino, drawn to the waterholes and saltlicks each evening.
		Overall within the Aberdare National Park, there are two lodges, three self-help banda sites, eight special campsites (requiring advance booking) and one public campsite (moorland).
	www.kilimanjaro.com /kenya/aberdare.htm (340 words)

	Kenya - National Parks and Game Reserves
		The Park is part of the Aberdare Mountain Range which forms the steep eastern edge of the Rift Valley.
		The scenery is varied, wild and beautiful, from woodlands at 3,000 ft on the slope of Nyambeni Mountain Range to wide open plaints with many rivers running through.
		The altitude ranges from between 11,000 to 17,058ft, with the highest peaks being Batian at 17,058ft and Nelion at 17,022ft.
	www.africaguide.com /country/kenya/parks.htm (3159 words)

	Acacia Homestay: Aerial Safaris & Private Wildlife Safaris in Kenya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		From the glider, the views of Mt. Kenya to the east, the Aberdare National Park to the west and the vast African savannah to the north are spectacular, and you may well be joined by one of Kenya's species of large soaring birds while you are in the air.
		The soaring range can be as much as 100 miles from the airfield.
		During your flight you can experience the magic of seeing a bird’s eye view of the highest peak in Kenya with a height of nearly 17,000 feet, and the stunning panoramic views of the African savannah surrounding Mt. Kenya.
	www.acaciahomestay.com /aerial.html (585 words)

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		Aberdare’s National Park is located in Aberdare’s Mountain Ranges.
		This Reserve lies in the Northern frontier of the semi arid land of Samburu.
	www.game-viewers.com (353 words)

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