Northern Circuit
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
The highest mountain in Africa, snow-capped, and the world’s highest free-standing volcano. It comprises of two dormant volcanoes (Kibo 5,895m/19,340ft a.m.s.l and Mawenzi 5,149m/16,893ft a.m.s.l) and one extinct volcano (Shira 3,962m/12,998ft a.m.s.l) respectively. The origin of the word is not well known but it is said to be a combination of the Swahili word Kilima meaning “Mountain” and the KiChagga word Njaro, loosely translated as “Whiteness” giving the name “White Mountain”.
Its size is 1,712Km2 and was declared a National Park in 1973, officially opened for tourism in 1977, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, and a Natural Wonder of Africa in 2013. Climbing to the top which is far up into the sky it’s a lifetime experience that no one can forget.
Attractions
The Park is endowed with a diverse variety of attractions ranging from terrestrial wilderness to permanent glaciers on the mountain peaks.
Activities
Mountain Climbing to the Summit , Mountain Cycling, Mawenzi Technical Climbing, Paragliding, Walking Safari.
Country:
Tanzania
Annual Visitors:
350,000
Established:
1973
Area:
1,688 km2/652 sq. Mi
Info About Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Kilimanjaro trekking Routes
Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes - Which is the Best for You? Let's jump in and look at the various Kilimanjaro routes to the summit. ... for the entire climb and uses the same trail to ascend and descend.