Mt. Kilimanjaro Vacations, Mt. Kilimanjaro Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Mt. Kilimanjaro Vacation Guide

Kilimanjaro with its three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira, is an inactive stratovolcano in north-eastern Tanzania. Depending on definition, Kilimanjaro may be considered as having anywhere from the tallest to the fourth tallest free-standing mountain rise in the world, rising 4,600 m (15,100 ft) from its base, and is additionally the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,340 ft), providing a dramatic view from the surrounding plains. Due to Kilimanjaro's equatorial location and high elevation, almost every climate type on earth is represented, including a year-round snow-topped summit. Many people come to this mountain to summit its peak, since getting there requires no special climbing skills. However, altitude and fitness plays important roles in reaching the top.