What are some lesser known facts about Mount Kilimanjaro?

There are a couple of things most travellers will already know about Mt Kilimanjaro: the fact that it is situated in the northern portion of Tanzania, within the Kilimanjaro National Park; the fact that it covers an area of 100 metres long and 65 metres wide; or the fact that it is Africa's highest mountain. read more

Here are some of the lesser-known facts about Mount Kilimanjaro. WALKING ON A VOLCANO While Kilimanjaro is already unique in being the tallest free-standing mountain in the world as well as one of the seven summits, it also has an interesting history. It is made up of three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi (5149 mt.) and Shira (4005 mt.). read more

9. Kilimanjaro has three volcanic cones, Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo. Mawenzi and Shira are extinct but Kibo, the highest peak, is dormant and could erupt again. The most recent activity was about 200 years ago; the last major eruption was 360,000 years ago. 8. read more

8. When Climbing Kilimanjaro, You Need a Guide. One of the lesser-known Kilimanjaro facts is that you can’t climb this mountain alone. It is a requirement that climbers are accompanied by licensed guides and porters. This supports the economy of the locals and allows them to benefit from tourism. read more