Kilimanjaro National Park
Tanzania ·
Description
Kilimanjaro is a world stacked vertically. From African savanna at 1,800 meters, you climb through tropical rainforest, moorlands of giant senecios and alpine desert to summit glaciers at 5,895 meters. It's the world's highest mountain climbable without technical gear, a five-day pilgrimage to Africa's highest sunrise.
Why It's a World Heritage Site
Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain and the world's highest freestanding peak. Its tiered ecosystems harbor unique species. Summit glaciers are disappearing due to climate change.
UNESCO Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
For being Africa's highest mountain with unique ecosystems from rainforest to glaciers.
It was inscribed in 1987 under criterion (vii).
Not technically, but very physically demanding; altitude is the main challenge.
5-9 days depending on route; Machame and Lemosho are most scenic.
Estimated by 2030-2040 no ice will remain on the summit.