THE UNIQUENESS OF KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN

Kilimanjaro is more than just a huge achievement; it is an incredible natural wonder. Having a few facts about the mountain at hand will make it all the more impressive when you tell friends about your accomplishment!

1. WORLD'S TALLEST FREESTANDING MOUNTAIN

At 19,341′, Kilimanjaro is not only the tallest mountain in Africa; it’s the tallest freestanding mountain in the world.

2. ONE OF THE SEVEN SUMMITS

Kilimanjaro is one of the famed Seven Summits: the highest peaks on each continent which many climbers make it a point to conquer.

3. MADE UP OF THREE VOLCANOES

Kilimanjaro is made up of three dormant volcanoes: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. The summit, Uhuru Peak, is on Kibo.

4. A LONG HISTORY

In 1889 German explorer Hans Meyer was the first to reach the peak, guided by local Chagga tribesman Yohana Lauwo.

5. UNIQUE VEGETATION

Kilimanjaro is home to hundreds of plant and animal species, some of which can only be found on its slopes.

6. SUMMIT SUCCESS

Only 25%-50% of climbers manage to reach the summit, but climbers who choose We Climb have a 98% summit success rate!

7. FIVE MAJOR ECOLOGICAL CLIMATE ZONES

The five distinct climate zones on Kilimanjaro, from the tropical forest to the arctic tundra of the summit has been compared to walking from the equator to the North Pole.