Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, as well as one of the best known mountains in the world. The climb to Mt. Kilimanjaro is non- technical and from the summit 5,895m or 19,340ft the expansive views across Africa, diverse flora and landscapes is captivating. Kilimanjaro looks like an island, surrounded by the hot and dry plains of Africa. It amazes all with its widely contrasting vegetation; from rain forest to moorlands to its towering cliffs and glaciers. Kilimanjaro is also considered the world’s highest free standing mountain located in Tanzania bordering with Kenya.