Tipo de parque
Parque nacional
Región
Kilimanjaro
Tamaño
1,668 km²
Altitud
1,800-5,895 meters (Uhuru Peak)
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Por qué visitar Kilimanjaro
Home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at 5,895 meters, and the world's tallest free-standing mountain.
Ecosistema y vegetación
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.
Mejor época para visitar
January to March and June to October (dry seasons for climbing)
Cómo llegar e información práctica
Acceso
Main gate at Marangu. Other gates: Machame, Londorossi, Lemosho, Rongai, Umbwe. Accessible from Moshi (1 hour).
Horario
24 hours (climbers register during day)