Climbing Kilimanjaro is the experience of a lifetime. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa at a staggering 5,895 metres (19,341”), and the world’s highest free-standing mountain. Though many of the mountain’s routes are not for the faint-hearted, with an experienced guide at your side, you certainly don’t need to be an experienced climber to reach its summit.
Size
- Covers approximately 1,688 square kilometers
Major Physical Features
- Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) above sea level
- Three volcanic cones:
- Kibo (highest and dormant)
- Mawenzi
- Shira
