Kilimanjaro

The name 'Kilimanjaro' may originate from the Chagga calling the mountain unclimbable, which explorers misinterpreted as its name.

Kilimanjaro is a large dormant stratovolcano composed of three distinct volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira.

The first ascent of the highest summit of Mawenzi was made on 29 July 1912 by German climbers Eduard Hans Oehler and Fritz Klute.

Natural forests cover about 1,000 km2 (250,000 acres) on Kilimanjaro.

Since 1973, Mount Kilimanjaro has been designated as a national park, prohibiting human activities within its boundaries to preserve its ecosystem.