Overview
Mount Kilimanjaro “the roof of Africa”, at the height of 5,895 meters (19,340 feet) above sea level, is the highest mountain in the African continent and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. Its three volcanic cones are Kibo which is dormant and could erupt again and, Mawenzi and Shira which are extinct. The mountain is covered in snow and glaciers, which are estimated to be around 11,700 years old, however, global warming has caused the mountain to lose 82% of its glaciers in the last century, and experts believe it may be ice-free within 20 years. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including many endangered species of mammals such as the critically endangered Abbott’s duiker.
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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
The summit climb is not technically difficult, with a slow incline that makes it accessible to less experienced hikers. The hike typically takes 6–8 days.
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StargazingClimbing the mountain under a new moon can be a breathtaking experience, with the stars coming out to play
