- Life on Kilimanjaro -
Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world rising 4,602 meters from its base, and includes the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters.
Each of Kilimanjaro's six distinct ecological zones has its own climate, flora and fauna. To get a sense of what distinguishes each zone, click on the links below
By the end, if nothing else, you'll know what kinds of clothes you'd need to bring for an ascent
( Land Cover for Mt. Kilimanjaro / including Xpedition Route )
( Click on Image above for a closer look )
Follow the disguised Orbie to view Dr. Kenji Narita's Photo collection of plants on Mt. Kilimanjaro
Click on Orbie to learn
more about Mt.Kilimanjaro