Mount Kilimanjaro - Wikipedia
Kilimanjaro is a snow-covered mountain 19,710 feet high, and is said to be the highest mountain in Africa. Its western summit is called the Masai 'Ngaje Ngai', the House of God. Close to the western summit there is a dried and frozen carcas of a leopard.
Kilimanjaro | Height, Map, Country, & Facts | Britannica
2024年12月5日 · Kilimanjaro, volcanic massif in northeastern Tanzania, near the Kenya border. Its central cone, Kibo, rises to 19,340 feet (5,895 meters) and is the highest point in Africa. Kilimanjaro lies about 100 miles (160 km) east of the East African Rift System and about 140 miles (225 km) south of Nairobi, Kenya.
Everything to know about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - National …
2024年6月13日 · Soaring upwards from the Tanzania-Kenya border, Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain at 19,340ft, one of the Seven Summits and the world’s highest standalone mountain.
Mount Kilimanjaro - WorldAtlas
2021年7月6日 · Mount Kilimanjaro is often referred to as the “Roof of Africa”. The majestic Mount Kilimanjaro is an inactive snow-capped stratovolcano that extends for about 80km from east-west and is made up of three principal volcanic cones namely Mawenzi, Kibo, and Shira.
Kilimanjaro - Education | National Geographic Society
2024年7月10日 · Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain at about 5,895 meters (19,340 feet). It is the largest free-standing mountain rise in the world, meaning it is not part of a mountain range.
Mount Kilimanjaro - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …
Kilimanjaro (or Kilimanjaro, which means "shining mountain" in Swahili), formerly Kaiser-Wilhelm-Spitze, is a mountain in northeastern Tanzania. Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain rise in the world, rising 4600 meters (15,000 ft) from the base, and is the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,340 ft). [5]
Mount Kilimanjaro - Wikitravel
2023年11月10日 · Mount Kilimanjaro is a currently inactive stratovolcano in northern Tanzania, near the border with Kenya. At 5,895 metres (19,340 feet) above sea level, Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and the world's highest free-standing mountain.
Mount Kilimanjaro - Mountain Field Guide
Mount Kilimanjaro, an iconic feature of Tanzania, is not only the highest peak in Africa, but also a significant habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna. This majestic mountain, with its varying climate zones, provides unique ecological niches that foster an array of life forms.
Kilimanjaro National Park (Official GANP Park Page)
Kilimanjaro National Park protects the tallest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. It is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park - Tanzania Tourism Gateways
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highlight of most visitors’ experiences in Tanzania. Few mountains can claim the grandeur, the breathtaking views of Amboseli National Park in Kenya, the Rift Valley, and the Masaai Steppe, that belongs to Kilimanjaro.