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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mount_KilimanjaroMount Kilimanjaro - Wikipedia

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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 ...

   • Elevation: 5,895 m (19,341 ft)
   • Parent range: The Eastern Rift mountains

   • Topo map: Kilimanjaro map and guide by Wielochowski

2. www.britannica.com › place › KilimanjaroKilimanjaro | Height, Map, Country, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 19, 2024 · 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. Kilimanjaro lies about 100 miles (160 km) east of the East African Rift System and about 140 miles (225 km) south of Nairobi, Kenya ...

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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4. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › kilimanjaroKilimanjaro - National Geographic Society

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Learn about Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest and the world's largest free-standing mountain, located in Tanzania. Find out its volcanic history, snow-capped peak, and wildlife in the surrounding park.

5. www.worldatlas.com › mountains › mount-kilimanjaroMount Kilimanjaro - WorldAtlas

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   Jul 6, 2021 · Learn about the location, formation, features, and wildlife of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and the fourth most prominent peak in the world. Discover the history of the mountain's name and its significance as the \"Roof of Africa\".

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6. www.tripsavvy.com › how-to-climb-kilimanjaro-1454591What to Know Before You Climb Mount Kilimanjaro - TripSavvy

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   Sep 9, 2019 · Learn what to know before you climb the highest peak in Africa and the world's tallest free-standing mountain. Find out how to choose a tour operator, time your trip, prepare for success, and pick your route.

7. whc.unesco.org › en › listKilimanjaro National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Kilimanjaro National Park protects the highest mountain in Africa, a volcanic massif with a snow-capped peak and glaciers. The park has diverse vegetation zones and rich wildlife, and is a superlative natural phenomenon and an outstanding example of a volcano.

8. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › articleTips for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's Highest Peak

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   Aug 16, 2017 · Learn from a traveler's experience of climbing Kilimanjaro with a local guide. Find out what to pack, how to train, and what to expect on the way to the summit.