Kilimanjaro National Park

Kilimanjaro National Park

Climb Africa’s highest peak and the world’s highest freestanding mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Conquer the roof of Africa who stands at 5 895 meters (19 340 feet) above sea level.Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano, with three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. They have been widely researched due to their impressive landscapes that include shrinking glaciers and disappearing ice fields.

Based inside the Kilimanjaro National Park of Tanzania, the snow-capped mountain is truly a sight to behold. The mountain towers over southern Africa with a backdrop that stretches across the horizon and into Tanzania’s neighboring nations.The highest point, Uhuru Peak is a challenging, yet rewarding climb with a 97% success rate and over 15 000 summits to date. Climbers choose from seven different routes, each with varying difficulties over six to nine days. Each route encounters varied scenery, from the Afromontane forest to silvery glacial valleys, alpine desert, and even the rugged Kibo caldera and ash pit.Hikers are accompanied by experienced, professional guides and a porter team that set up tents with comfortable mattresses. The attraction of summiting this majestic mountain lies in knowing that you’ll be standing on the highest point on the African continent. And for those few moments, will literally be on top of the world.

Kilimanjaro National Park Facts

There are around 30,000+ climbers are coming to trek the highest mountain of Africa and the Kilimanjaro national park welcomes almost each of them. Apart from the climbers, the park receives many wildlife lovers who are intended to visit the park for wildlife and bird viewing.
• The Kilimanjaro national park is considered the second most visited national park in Tanzania.
• The national park is spread across 290.9 mi² and situated in northern Tanzania, near to Moshi and Arusha town.
• The national park is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
• In addition to the stunning view of the snow-capped mountain, you can encounter a variety of animals including the Kilimanjaro tree hyrax, bushbuck, grey and red duiker, cape buffaloes, leopards, colobuses, blue monkeys, and elephants.