History of Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Mountain is the tallest mountain in Africa, standing at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level. It is a free-standing mountain and is known for its iconic summit called Uhuru Point. Kilimanjaro is a volcanic mountain located in Tanzania near the equator, making it unique as it has glaciers despite its proximity to the equator. The mountain has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is dormant, with its last major eruption occurring around 360,000 years ago. The name “Kilimanjaro” has various possible origins, with one popular theory suggesting that it means “Mountain of Caravans” in Swahili due to its size and prominence as a landmark for travelers. The first European ascent of Kilimanjaro was achieved in 1889 by German climbers Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller. Overall, Kilimanjaro holds significant geological, cultural, and historical importance as a majestic natural wonder in Africa.

Mount Kilimanjaro was formed about 3 million years ago during the formation of the Great Rift Valley. Then nearly a million years ago volcanic activities centered on a few specific points. Kilimanjaro is not one single mountain peak but rather three volcanoes lying practically on top of one another.

Interesting facts about the Kilimanjaro

• Approximately 25,000 people attempt to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro annually. Approximately two-thirds are successful. Altitude-related problems is the most common reason climbers turn back. Our company (Africa Natural Tours) have taken all our climbers to the Summit. This is because we work with excellent experienced guides and well organizeded crew who ensures that you as a climber deals well acclimatization related problems. We can't pledge 100% chance for you to summit but, your chances are rather high when you climb with us!
• Almost every kind of ecological system is found on the mountain: cultivated land, rain forest, heath, moorland, alpine desert and an arctic summit. Our experienced guides will show you around and help you see while yet experience all these kinds of ecological systems.
• The oldest person ever to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro was 87-year-old Frenchman Valtee Daniel. Yet, no matter how young and physically fit you are; if you did not be careful to choose a company with high rate of Summitts you won't Summit
• Nearly every climber who has summitted Uhuru Peak, the highest summit on Kibo’s crater rim, has recorded his or her thoughts about the accomplishment in a book stored in a wooden box at the top. Africa Natural Tours makes your memory even more memorable by having one of our crew members take a photo of you at the Summit and later on presenting you with Certificate certifying that you have accomplished the climb and summitted the highest point in Africa.
• Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain on the African continent and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. If you are planning to climb and succeffuly make to The Roof of Africa, we ask you to book with us (Africa Natural Tours). This is because your chances to Summitt are high!

Geography

Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain on the African continent and the highest free-standing mountain in the world... Kilimanjaro has three volcanic cones, Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo. Mawenzi and Shira are extinct but Kibo, the highest peak, is dormant and could erupt again.