What you can see
- >A snow mountain 5898 m
- >Volcanic centres
- >Kibo, Shira and Mawenzi
Season to visit
June-October
Animals to see
The forests of the surrounding national park are inhabited by elusive elephant, leopard, buffalo, bushbuck, the endangered Abbott's duicker, and numerous other small antelope, primates and rodents. They are however difficult to see due to the dense vegetation.
How to get there
A two hour drive from Arusha or one hour from the Kilimanjaro International Airport
Kilimanjaro
About the Park
The Kilimanjaro Mountain at 5,895 m is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, so it can truly be regarded as the roof of Africa. It is now a World Heritage site, its outstanding features are its three major volcanic centres.
Some photos
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