Parktipe
Nasionale park
Streek
Kilimanjaro
Grootte
1,668 km²
Hoogte
1,800-5,895 meters (Uhuru Peak)
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Waarom Kilimanjaro Nasionale Park besoek
Home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at 5,895 meters, and the world's tallest free-standing mountain.
Ekosisteem en plantegroei
Five distinct vegetation zones creating unique habitats from lowland to montane zones. Montane forest, heath zone with giant heathers, moorland with tussock grasses, alpine zone with giant groundsels and lobelias, glaciers at summit.
Beste tyd om te besoek
January to March and June to October (dry seasons for climbing)
Hoe om daar te kom en praktiese info
Toegang
Main gate at Marangu. Other gates: Machame, Londorossi, Lemosho, Rongai, Umbwe. Accessible from Moshi (1 hour).
Openingstye
24 hours (climbers register during day)