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Mount Kilimanjaro (/ ˌ k ɪ l ɪ m ə n ˈ dʒ ɑː r oʊ /) is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. With three volcanic cones — Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira — it is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world : 5,895 m (19,341 ft) above sea level and 4,900 m (16,100 ft) above its plateau ...
Jul 20, 1998 · Kilimanjaro. Sunrise on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Kilimanjaro, volcanic massif in northeastern Tanzania, near the Kenya border. Its central cone, Kibo, rises to 19,340 feet (5,895 metres) and is the highest point in Africa.
Jul 10, 2024 · Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain at about 5,895 meters (19,340 feet). It is the largest free-standing mountain rise in the world, meaning it is not part of a mountain range.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa. But did you know it is also the highest freestanding mountain in the world?
Jun 13, 2024 · Soaring upwards from the Tanzania-Kenya border, Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain at 19,340ft, one of the Seven Summits and the world’s highest standalone mountain.
Jul 6, 2021 · The majestic Mount Kilimanjaro is an inactive snow-capped stratovolcano that extends for about 80km from east-west and is made up of three principal volcanic cones namely Mawenzi, Kibo, and Shira. Kibo forms the central cone and is the highest followed by Mawenzi at 5,149m and Shira at 4,005m.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak and the world’s highest free-standing mountain, offers an extraordinary adventure in Tanzania. This dormant volcano, featuring three cones—Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira—presents a challenging yet rewarding trek through diverse ecosystems.
