Renowned for its diverse ecosystems ranging from lush rainforests to alpine meadows and a particularly famous snow-capped summit, Kilimanjaro National Park is a protected expanse of land in Northern Tanzania and an incredible bucket list destination for adventure seekers from around the world.
Kilimanjaro National Park itself covers an area of 1,688 square kilometres, or 652 square miles, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Of all the spectacular national parks in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park stands out for one particular reason. The park is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the largest freestanding volcanic mass in the world and highest mountain in Africa at 5,895m.
But there is much more to Kilimanjaro National Park than just the iconic Kilimanjaro summit and in this guide, we will dive into the interesting facts about the park and provide you with some top travel tips when visiting Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro.
