Episode 4 of 4

First Ascent of Batian

When: 13 September 1899
Where: Batian Peak
Part of: First ascent of Batian, Mount Kenya, 1899

Mackinder, Ollier, and Brocherel reached the summit of Batian at noon on 13 September 1899.

After Saunders returned from Naivasha with a relief party, Mackinder made another attempt with Ollier and Brocherel. They successfully reached the summit of Batian, the highest peak of Mount Kenya, at noon on 13 September 1899, descending by the same route.

Sources

Mount Kenya Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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