Explore The Roof of Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Mount Kilimanjaro is a giant among giants, a towering peak that rises above the clouds and dominates the African landscape. It is a sleeping dragon, a dormant volcano with three fiery cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. It is a crown of ice, a snow-capped summit that sparkles in the sun and defies the tropical heat. It is a challenge for adventurers, a dream destination for hikers and climbers who seek to conquer its heights.It is a sanctuary for nature, a World Heritage Site that protects a rich biodiversity of plants and animals.

The Beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain and the world’s largest free-standing mountain above sea level: 5,895 m (19,341 ft) above sea level and about 4,900 m (16,100 ft) above its plateau base1. It is the highest volcano in Africa and the Eastern Hemisphere. The name “Kilimanjaro” is not known for sure, but it may mean “mountain of greatness” or “mountain of caravans” in Swahili.