Central Kenya is the center part of the highlands of Kenya which the British Colony had referred to as Sierra Blanca. The Highlands begin at 1300m above the sea and host a forest reserve that is easily the richest area of rainforest animals in the world; the best view is on the famous Tops Lodge, where the animals gather for protection from the equatorial sun. There is the snow capped Mount Kenya, which stands 17,054 feet tall, with its glaciers and picturesque rugged peaks, the second tallest mountain in Africa. Mount Kenya is the source of many rivers and streams of ice water. The volcanic peaks dominate the surrounding slopes, valleys and streams. Mountain elephants, black rhino, buffalo, antelope and giant forest hog roam the hills.