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Mount Kilimanjaro Info

*Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. It is located in the north-eastern Tanzanian, near the border of Kenya. Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano. Its two peaks stand about 11 km (approx. 7 miles) apart and are connected by a broad ridge. Kibo, the higher peak, rises to 5,895 m (19,340 ft) above the sea level, and Mawenzi rises 5,149 m (16,892 ft) above the sea level. Although Kilimanjaro lies 3° south of the equator, an ice cap covers the crater of Kibo year-round.

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When to Climb:     Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time during the year. However, Christmas and New Year are usually fully booked and April, May and November is the rainy season.

Adventure:     For the adventurous, a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro is a must, taking you through the mists of equatorial jungle to reach the snows and breath-taking views from the summit. The upward track wends through forests that vary constantly with the altitude and finally opens out into open Mooreland below the rocky, snow covered Kibo plateau. It has three volcanic centers, Shira, Kibo and Mawenzi. A 5, 7 & 8 day climbs are easily arranged from Moshi or Arusha, and is the perfect start to your trip in Tanzania.

Climate:     There are two seasons of rain in Tanzania: the long rains from late March until June and the short rains from November until January. The long rains fall in heavy downpours, often accompanied by violent storms. The short rains tend to be much less severe.