Kilimanjaro National Park
Tanzania · Kilimanjaro · 890 m
Description
Kilimanjaro National Park is one of East Africa’s most impressive natural areas and protects Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain at 5,895 meters. The mighty volcano rises dramatically from the savannahs of Tanzania and offers an extraordinary variety of landscapes on the way to Uhuru Peak, from tropical mountain rainforest and fascinating heath and moorlands to alpine desert and the ice covered summit region. The park, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its spectacular scenery, diverse flora and fauna, and the opportunity to reach one of the world’s most famous summits without technical climbing skills. Kilimanjaro attracts hikers, mountaineers and nature enthusiasts from around the world who explore the mountain’s unique ecological zones on different routes and experience the legendary Uhuru Peak as one of Africa’s greatest adventures.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 5 to 9 days (optimal 7 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – August
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Uhuru Peak Summit Trek(Multi-day trip)
- Machame Route ('Whiskey Route')(Multi-day trip)
- Marangu Route ('Coca-Cola Route')(Multi-day trip)
- Lemosho Route(Multi-day trip)
- Northern Circuit Route(Multi-day trip)
- Rongai Route(Multi-day trip)
- Umbwe Route(Multi-day trip)
- Shira Plateau
- Lava Tower
- Barranco Wall
- Stella Point
- Kibo Hut
- Mawenzi Peak
- Mweka Route(Multi-day trip)
- Mandara Huts
- Maundi Crater
- Montane Rainforest
- Kilimanjaro Coffee Plantations
Getting there
- Airports:
- JRO