Kilimanjaro National Park - Tanzania

Website Category:  Mountains

Area: 753 km²

Inscribed: 1987

Criteria: (vii) aesthetic

Values: Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the best known mountains in the world and its summit is the highest point in Africa (5895m). This massive volcano stands in splendid isolation above the surrounding plains, with its snowy peak looming over the dry acacia savannas. Around the volcano's caldera are numerous permanent glaciers and impressive ice cliffs. These are unusually accessible to hikers, without the need for specialist mountaineering equipment and training . The world heritage site covers the upper slopes of the mountain and includes a range of habitats typical of high tropical mountains with giant lobelias and groundsels in the Afro-alpine zone.  The park is encircled by protected montane forest, with intensive cultivation on the fertile lower slopes.

Slideshow of the Kilimanjaro National Park

 MAPS & SATELLITE IMAGES:  A selection of maps and Google Earth satellite images showing the main features of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is available by clicking here.  This portfolio includes a selection of topographic maps, a map indicating road access routes, some detailed contour information, and hiking and climbing routes.  Satellite coverage is excellent, providing some very useful perspectives on the mountain, seen from a variety of directions.  Take a look!

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Links to other world heritage mountains:  uKhalhamba-Drakensberg  I  Simien  I  Mount Kenya  I  Rwenzori  I  Mount Nimba 

Links: Google Earth |UNEP-WCMC Site Description |Official UNESCO Site Details | Management Authority: TANAPA | Birdlife IBA