Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, is located along the border between Tanzania and Kenya, 200 miles south of the equator. It is a massive, free-standing volcanic mountain, towering 19,340 feet above sea level and rising almost 16,000 feet from its base. The mountain is the centerpiece of Kilimanjaro National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano with three distinct volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is the highest cone and contains the dormant Kibo caldera, which has a diameter of about 1.2 miles and a depth of about 820 feet. The caldera contains the Furtwangler Glacier, which is the largest glacier on Mount Kilimanjaro and one of the few remaining glaciers in Africa.
Mawenzi is the second highest cone and is located to the east of Kibo. Shira, the smallest of the three cones, is located to the west of Kibo.
Mount Kilimanjaro is a popular destination for trekkers and mountaineers, who come from all over the world to climb the mountain. There are several different routes to the summit, ranging from the relatively easy Marangu Route to the more challenging Machame Route. The summit of Mount Kilimanjaro offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, plains, and wildlife.