Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro 3D
Welcome to Tanzania! Mount Kilimanjaro rises so high above the African plains that its peak wears a cap of snow.
Why is it famous?
It is the tallest mountain in all of Africa.
It is one of the tallest freestanding mountains in the world, rising straight from flat plains.
How was it formed?
It was formed by three ancient volcanoes that erupted and built up over a million years.
Its highest volcano cone could still be capable of erupting one day.
Quick facts
- It stands 19,341 feet tall.
- Climbers can walk to the summit without ropes or climbing gear.
- It has five different climate zones from jungle to snow.