Mountain Kilimanjaro National Park

Best Time to Visit

January to March and June to October

Best For

MT Kilimanjaro Climbing

Area

1,688 km2

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park houses Mount Kilimanjaro, standing at 5,985 meters tall, the most indispensable mountain peak of Africa and the world’s tallest unattached mountain. Mount Kilimanjaro is a standout amongst the most eminent sights in Africa, organized toward the east of Arusha and north of the nearby area of Moshi.

The Kilimanjaro national park has grouped vegetation that modifies step by step as you ascend to climb Kili’speak. The vegetation of the amusement focus comes to from the Savannah glades to the montane forest inciting the heath region and moorlands to hoisted deserts at the pinnacle of Kilimanjaro.

A Brief History of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

Mount Kilimanjaro’s geological origins date back over 3 million years when volcanic activity formed the three cones that make up the mountain:

Kibo – The tallest and only cone with a permanent glacier.
Mawenzi – A rugged peak, second in height.
Shira – The oldest and most eroded cone.

The first recorded successful ascent to the summit was by German geographer Hans Meyer and Austrian mountaineer Ludwig Purtscheller in 1889.

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park was established in 1973 to protect the mountain’s unique ecosystems and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Best Time to Visit

Dry Season:
- January to March – Cooler with fewer climbers.
- June to October – Warmer and busier, but more stable weather.
Wet Season:
- April to May and November – Heavy rains make trails muddy and challenging.

Activities To Do

Aside from trekking Mount Kilimanjaro, recorded beneath are a portion of the exercises you can do at Mount Kilimanjaro National Park are:

Short Walking Safaris
Birdwatching
Camping
Cycling
Paragliding

What to See

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is home to a variety of ecosystems, each with its own distinct plant and animal life:

Rainforest Zone (800–3,000 meters)

Dense forest with moss-covered trees and thick undergrowth.
Wildlife:
- Blue monkeys
- Colobus monkeys
- Bush babies
- Leopards (rarely seen)

Heath and Moorland Zone (3,000–4,000 meters)

Shrubby vegetation and giant heathers.
Wildlife:
- Bush duikers
- Sunbirds

Alpine Desert Zone (4,000–5,000 meters)

Harsh, rocky landscape with little vegetation.
Wildlife:
- Few hardy insects and birds

Arctic Zone (5,000–5,895 meters)

Permanent glaciers and snowfields.
Freezing temperatures and low oxygen levels.
Wildlife:
- Virtually no animal life due to extreme conditions.

How To Get There

Safari Van:

It is a two-hour drive from Arusha while it will take you around one hour from Moshi town to achieve the Marangu Gate of the national park while it is just a single 90 minutes’ drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Flight:

You can take non-stop flights from all the major European and domestic aircrafts to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Tours

Tanzania Tour Packages

Tanzania is a definitive dream safari goal and as of late nominated as the “Best Safari Country in Africa”. With a huge range of encounters coupled together with the nation’s devotion to safeguarding, you can be guaranteed a stunning occasion that will remain with you for eternity.