Park type
National Park
Region
Kilimanjaro
Size
1,668 km²
Elevation
1,800-5,895 meters (Uhuru Peak)
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Why visit Kilimanjaro
Home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at 5,895 meters, and the world's tallest free-standing mountain.
Ecosystem & vegetation
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.
Best time to visit
January to March and June to October (dry seasons for climbing)
Getting there & practical
Access
Main gate at Marangu. Other gates: Machame, Londorossi, Lemosho, Rongai, Umbwe. Accessible from Moshi (1 hour).
Opening hours
24 hours (climbers register during day)