Tipo di parco
Parco nazionale
Regione
Kilimanjaro
Dimensione
1,668 km²
Altitudine
1,800-5,895 meters (Uhuru Peak)
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Perché visitare Kilimanjaro
Home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at 5,895 meters, and the world's tallest free-standing mountain.
Ecosistema e vegetazione
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.
Periodo migliore per visitare
January to March and June to October (dry seasons for climbing)
Come arrivare e info pratiche
Accesso
Main gate at Marangu. Other gates: Machame, Londorossi, Lemosho, Rongai, Umbwe. Accessible from Moshi (1 hour).
Orari di apertura
24 hours (climbers register during day)