Mount Kilimanjaro National Park- Guide To Trekking Kilimanjaro Tanzania

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Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, or Kilimanjaro National Park is located in Tanzania, and a World Heritage Site, which protects Mount Kilimanjaro, along with it’s 3 peaks (Kibo at 5895m, Mawenzi at 5,149 meters, Shira Peak at 4,005 meters) is 5895 meters(19,340 feet), but managed by Tanzania National Parks Authority.

Mount Kilimanjaro park became a Tanzania national park in 1973, was declared to the public in 1977, then a UNESCO world heritage site in 1987 and now managed by Tanzania National Park Authority.

Kilimanjaro National Park with an area of 1688 square kilometers, is 300km from Moshi and sits  along the Northern border of Tanzania with Kenya. The park protects Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain and the World’s lone standing Volcanic Mass, whose peak rises to 5896m.

climbing to Uhuru Peak

The snow caped Mount Kilimanjaro  has three major peaks of  Mawenzi (5,149 m), Shira (at 4,005 m) and Kibo, all covered by glaciers, as well as 5 major vegetation zones rising from the lowest to the highest including: Lower slopes, montane forest, heath and moorland, alpine desert and summit.

The Mountain itself along with its surrounding has a plethora of species, comprising of mammals, among other endangered species, although most important features include: its height, physical appearance, snow cover, and its isolation, above the surrounding plains.

Attractions in Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

Besides the seven summits, Uhuru Peak stands out to be the highest point, that has earned it the  wonder status of Africa’s #1 tallest as well as lone-standing mountain.

With its snow-capped peak, the Kilimanjaro is a superlative natural phenomenon, standing in isolation above the surrounding plains overlooking the Savannah.

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All You Need To Know About Kilimanjaro National Park

The all inclusive Mount Kilmanjaro National Park Guide features definitive information of Africa’s Highest mountain, How to get there, best time to visit, Kilimanjaro trekking routes/trails (Marangu Route, Machame Route, Lemosho Route, Shira Route, Rongai Route, Umbwe Route), attractions, Mount Kilimanjaro peaks, lodge and hotel accommodations within or outside the park, Suggested Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour Operators, as well as what to wear/what to pack?

Map (Location) Of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is located nearby Moshi in the Kilimanjaro section, just Northeast of Tanzania. The park  situated south of Kenya, and spans a total area 1688 square kilometers.  Mount Kilimanjaro  stretches  from 2⁰50 – 3⁰10s of latitude  to 37⁰10 – 37⁰40 of longitude

Climate of Mount Kilimanjaro?

The climate of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park lies between 700F to 800F or  between 210C – 270C all year round. Kilimanjaro National Park temperatures seldom change, because it is located near the Equator.  The park experiences 2 wet/rainy season annually. The first wet window of March up to May  receives rains at the foothills, and heavy snow cover Uhuru peak, whereas the short wet season in the months of October & November, receives showers during the day, as early mornings and nights remains clear.

Getting To Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

Flying to Kilimanjaro International Airport is the fastest, easiest and convenient way of getting/reaching  Kilimanjaro National Park, then followed by a 90 minutes drive for a total distance of 75km. While Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, can also be accessed by road from  Julius Nyerere International Airport, just outside Dar es Salaam in 9 hours for a distance of 500km, and  about 48 hours from Arusha.

On the other hand, one can opt to fly into Nairobi’s Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya, then followed by 200 km drive southwards through Namanga border to Tanzania (only if you have a visa and genuine reason why you are traveling into the country).

Best Time To Visit Kilimanjaro Mountains National Park

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is Open for Visiting all Year Round. The best time for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or visiting Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is from December to March and  mid-June to October,  when the skies are clear with breathtaking views, slight rainfall, and sunshine, yet some times the  weather drastically changes, nonetheless the season.

The best time for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or visiting Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is from December to March and  mid-June to October,  when the skies are clear with breathtaking views, slight rainfall, and sunshine, yet some times the  weather drastically changes, nonetheless the season.

Trekking Routes Of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

Mount Kilimanjaro has 7 recognized routes from the foothills to the Huru peak such as: Lemosho route, Marangu route, Umbwe route, Machame route, Rongai route , Shira route and Northern circuit route. Each of these Kilimnajaro routes vary according to the cost, challenge, success rate, and the surrounding scenery, which helps Mount Kilimanjaro hikers to choose from.

All the 7 routes except Northern Circuit, descend via Mweka, but approaches the mountain from different directions like: Lemosho routegoes up the western slope, Machame route follows the southern slope, Marangu route goes up the eastern slope, Rongai route ascends from the north, Shira route begins from the Western slope and Northern Circuit-most current and longest Kilimanjaro route starts on the west, but then winds around the north, Umbwe route climbs up southern slope.

Is Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Safe?

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is very safe to visit all year round, because it is protected and managed by Kilimanjaro National Park. Tanzania is generally a safe country for travelers to visit, although there are few cases of theft & pickpocketing in the cities, just like any other country in Africa. However, Kilimanjaro region is gazetted for eco-tourism, and luckily, all people around this region are hospitable & friendly to all visitors.

Attractions in Kilimanjaro National Park

The attractions in Kilimanjaro National  Park are Spacifically intrinsic , and showcase their natural /cultural worth, historical importance and the spectacular views which offers leisure, excursion and exploration. Mount Kilimanjaro National Parks’s attractions include among others Kibo Peak , Mawenzi Peak, Shira Peak, Shira plateau, Cathedral point, Lake Chala, Montane Forest, Vegatation Zones, Lauwo Waterfall, Maundi Crater Rim, Marangu Waterfall, Animals, Zebra Rock, Uhuru point, Stella point, Ash Pit, Gilman’s Point.