Mt. Kilimanjaro Factsheet

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Basic Info : Mount Kilimanjaro stands on featureless part of the East African plateau, on the Tanzanian side of the Kenya border near Moshi, side by side with the smaller Mount Meru. These mountains are extinct volcanoes, with Kilimanjaro actually being the agglomeration of three distinct volcanoes, Kibo (5896m/ 19,340 ft), Mwenzi (5,149 / 16,896 ft) and Shira (3,962m / 13,000 ft). whose violent creation is geologically associated with the creation of the Great Rift Valley, 100km to the West.

Mount Kilimanjaro facts and figures
It is the highest peak in Africa; the highest freestanding peak in the world and the highest 'walkable' mountain in the world

Best Time to Go
January to March: This tends to be colder and there is a much greater chance of snow on the path at this time. It is unique time to climb and is often a little quieter than the other peak season of June to October.

June to October: This season is busier, and the advantage of making a tour in this season is that one can join groups to cut down on cost and enjoy the adventure.

Getting to Mt. Kilimanjaro
There are six ascent trails leading up to the foot of Kibo peak. These are:

Shira Route,
Lemosho Route
Machame Route
Umbwe Route
Marangu Route
Rongai Route

 

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