Description
Centring on massive Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest peak and the world's tallest free-standing mountain, rising to nearly 20,000 feet), the national park protects the area above 8,850 feet. On the ascent, the mountain's foothills morph into lush forests, serving as home to elephants, leopards, and buffalo. Further up are moorlands covered in giant heather, then alpine desert land. Higher still come the ice and snow that make Kilimanjaro famous. Hikes to the top (Uhuru Peak) take six to seven days.
Getting There
Kilimanjaro National Park is situated near a town called Moshi and it can easily be accessed by plane or road. But first, you need to reach Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Things to do:
- Bird Watching
- Animal Viewing
- Primate Trekking
- Visiting the Chala Crater Lake
- Hiking to Uhuru Peak
