KILIMANJARO
Mount Kilimanjaro stands 5,895 metres tall — and I’ll be tackling it step by step, over 8 days, via the wild and beautiful Lemosho Route. It’s not just a test of fitness; it’s a mental, physical, and emotional challenge. Altitude, long trekking days, and extreme conditions will push me to my limits. But I’m doing it with purpose: to raise funds for a cause that means everything. On this page, you’ll find the full route breakdown, photos of the terrain, and an insight into the adventure that lies ahead.
Mt Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is the highest peak in Africa and one of the Seven Summits of the World (the highest mountains on each continent).
1. Height: 5,895m(19,341 ft) above sea level.
2. Type: A dormant stratovolcano with three volcanic cones—Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is the highest and where Uhuru Peak is located.
3. Location: Kilimanjaro National Park, northeastern Tanzania, near the border with Kenya.
4. Climate Zones: Kilimanjaro features five distinct ecological zones:
• Cultivated farmland (base of the mountain)
• Rainforest (800–3,000m)
• Heath and moorland (3,000–4,000m)
• Alpine desert (4,000–5,000m)
• Arctic summit zone (above 5,000m)