MOUNT KILIMANJAROHIGHEST PEAK IN AFRICA

The single elevation of Kilimanjaro dominates the topography of northern Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjar of almost 6000 meters is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. The huge massif of Mount Kilimanjaro consists of an area of 80 x 50 kilometers. These were the three former eruption centers.The center of the Kilimanjaro massif forms the Uhuru Peak. It is also called Kibo and is with 5895 meters the target of most climbers. To the east protude the jagged summits of Mawenzi (5149 meters) up. To the west you find the oldest eruptive center, the Shirakamm with an altitude of about 3962 meters. There are five different routes in the Kilimanjaro National Park. All routes lead through two different routes to Uhuru Peak summit .. The most famous routes are Marangu and Machame Route. Scenic views are particularly Lemosho and Rongai Route. The Marangu route is the only route with hut accommodations.

HIGHLIGHTS OF KILIMANJARO CLIMB