Kilimanjaro National Park
OVERVIEW
Join a Kilimanjaro expedition to embark on the ultimate adventure, conquering Africa’s highest peak and feeling the rush of reaching the summit. Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano known for its snow-capped peaks and many biological zones, is located in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro National Park.
Climb Kilimanjaro with a guide and see a variety of environments, from verdant rainforests teeming with wildlife to the alpine deserts and glaciers near the summit. Enjoy the mental and physical challenge as you hike through spectacular terrain that includes well-known sites like Barranco Wall and the Shira Plateau.
KILIMANJARO NATONAL PARK
Kilimanjaro National Park, which is easily accessible from Arusha by plane or road, is adjacent to the town of Moshi. That area is made up of 652 square miles (1,688 square kilometers) in the surrounding montane forest of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The largest free-standing peak in the world and the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, is located in Kilimanjaro National Park. At 19,341 feet (5,895 meters), the peak is the highest point on the mountain. Kibo cone—one of Mount Kilimanjaro’s three volcanic cones—contains Uhuru peak.
Almost every habitat is represented in the area between Kilimanjaro National Park’s base and peak, as well as its surroundings, setting it apart from other national parks. There is alpine desert, heath, moor, rainforest, and agricultural area along the mountain’s ascent path.
Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak on every continent, is the easiest of the “Seven Summits” to reach. Kilimanjaro is the most popular mountain to climb.
The peak can be reached using seven approved routes. The most well-traveled path is the Marangu one, which is the quickest and most accessible and features community shelters. Most individuals never make it to the peak because they are unable to acclimate to the altitude. The mountain had to be climbed by an 89-year-old woman and a 7-year-old child, respectively.
