This mountain Kilimanjaro is a majestic and iconic mountain in Africa, located in Tanzania at 5895 meters, it is the world's highest freestanding mountain. Here are the top 10 interesting facts about this natural wonder of the world:
1. Kilimanjaro's height
Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and also the tallest mountain in Africa, standing tall at 19,341 feet (5,895 meters) above sea level.
2. One of the seven summits around the world
Kilimanjaro is a towering landmark in Tanzania and Africa as a whole, and it is interesting to note that it is actually a dormant volcano. The mountain is considered to be one of the Seven Summits, which are the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.
3. Three Volcanoes
The mountain is actually a dormant volcanic mountain with three distinct cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is the tallest of the three and the most frequently climbed peak on the mountain, while Mawenzi and Shira are also popular but more challenging climbs.
4. Glaciers
Despite being near the equator, Kilimanjaro has permanent ice and snow on its peak, with glaciers covering an area of approximately 4 km2. However, due to climate change, these glaciers have been rapidly shrinking and may disappear completely within the next few decades.
5. Kilimanjaro's routes
There are several routes to the summit of Kilimanjaro: the Machame route, the Lemosho route, the Marangu route, the Rongai route, the Umbwe route, and the Northern Circuit, each with their own advantages and challenges. Lemosho route for 8 or 7 days are highly recommended with a high successfully summit rate; the 6 day and the 7 day on Machame route are also recommended since they are the most popular routes on Mount Kilimanjaro.
6. Health concerns
Climbing Kilimanjaro can be a physically demanding and challenging experience, and altitude sickness is a common concern. It is important to take proper precautions and be physically fit before attempting the climb.
7. Environmental protection
Kilimanjaro is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is protected by the Kilimanjaro National Park. Efforts are being made to conserve the mountain and its unique ecosystem, including the promotion of sustainable tourism practices.
8. Cultural significance
Kilimanjaro is a sacred site for the local Chagga people, who believe that the mountain is the dwelling place of their god, Ngai. The Chagga people have a long history of living in the region and have developed unique cultural practices and traditions.
9. Wildlife
The slopes of Kilimanjaro are home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and buffalos. There are also over 140 species of birds that can be found in the area.
10. First ascent
The first recorded ascent of Kilimanjaro was in 1889 by German geographer Hans Meyer and Austrian mountaineer Ludwig Purtscheller.
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96% to 98% is the best and highest Kilimanjaro summit (5,895 meters (19,341 feet)) success rate through 10 or 11-day Kilimanjaro northern circuit, followed by 94% 95% success rate on 8 to 9-days Kilimanjaro Lemosho route, then 90% for Kilimanjaro Machame route, 87% for Kilimanjaro Rongai, 85% for Kilimanjaro Marangu and 78.91 % for Kilimanjaro Umbwe route. The best Kilimanjaro route with the highest Kilimanjaro summit success rate is the Northern Circuit (96% to 98%) at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world; it is one of the Seven Summits. The snow-capped peak of Africa is a dormant volcano and can be found inside the Kilimanjaro National Park of Tanzania Africa.
It takes five to eleven days to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters, Uhuru Peak the roof of Africa and then descend to the finishing point. The more days you spend on Mount Kilimanjaro, the more likely it is that you will successfully summit, with a 95% success rate, as you will become more acclimatized to the altitude and will be less fatigued.
The best and most affordable cost of Kilimanjaro National Park fees is from $1200 to $6000 which makes the climber to reach 5,895 m as the tallest free-standing mountain in the world and one of the world’s seven highest summits. This price differs from one climber to another depending on number of days to be used, the route selected, the number of climbers in the group, and all what included in the package as described below.
The best time to climbing Kilimanjaro is during the dry season, particularly in the months of June, July, August, September to October, and January, February, and March, for the best weather conditions and activities. During the dry season, the weather is usually clear and dry, with little to no rainfall. This makes it easier to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy the park's other activities, such as hiking and camping.
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1 day Kilimanjaro climbing
The best and most reasonable price for the greatest 1-day tour on Marangu route to Kilimanjaro with excellent climbing is from $200 to $550 which makes you reach around 2835m of this highest mountain in Africa, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, and one of the world’s seven highest summits.
5 days Kilimanjaro climbing
The best affordable price for the most popular 5-day Kilimanjaro greatest climbing on the Marangu route is from $1200 to $3000 to reach the 5895m of the highest mountain in Africa, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, and one of the world’s seven highest summits by doing 5-day walking trip.
6 days Kilimanjaro climbing
The best reasonable price for the amazing and excellent 6-day Kilimanjaro climbing on the Machame, Marangu, or Umbwe and Rongai routes is from $1400 to $5000 per hiker to reach at 19341ft / 5895m of the world’s tallest free-standing mountain and one of the world’s seven highest summits in a 6-day tour trip.
7 days Kilimanjaro climbing
The best and affordable price of the 7-day climbing the greatest Kilimanjaro Mountain through Machame route is from $1500 to $5500 which makes the climber to reach at 19341ft / 5895m as the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. This price includes all camping equipment’s, all government fees and taxes, crew salary, food, and all related costs per climber.
8 days Kilimanjaro climbing
This 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing is full well designed to be used through Lemosho route as a Kilimanjaro route with a best success rate (92% to 96.87%) and best high-altitude acclimatization. It also provides a best experience of making a greatest African adventure by exploring the African highest summit with a clear view from the southwest side of the mountain wile viewing the Tanzania’s second highest mountain called mount Meru.
9 days Kilimanjaro climbing
This is the best hiking at the affordable price of climbing the greatest 9 days Kilimanjaro via Lemosho route which is from $1200 to $6000 which makes the climber reach at 19341ft / 5895 m as the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.
