The highest peak in Africa

 What is the highest peak in Africa?

The summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in the country of Tanzania is the highest peak in Africa and also the highest free-standing mountain peak in the world. It was called Tanganyika during the colonial period, and its height is estimated to be about 5,895 meters above the ground, while its width is about 40 kilometers. The height of the top of the mountain from the base is about 4900 meters.

Mount Kilimanjaro is located 321.8 km south of the equator. On the other hand, Mount Kilimanjaro is classified as a stratovolcano due to its massiveness, since it includes various rock, lava and ash formations.

What are the characteristics of Mount Kilimanjaro?

Snow covers the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, and scientists estimate that the snow will melt between 2022 and 2033 AD, due to global warming and climate fluctuations. The vapors emitted from the volcano's crater cause numerous landslides and landslides, especially in the east-west region.

Mount Kilimanjaro consists of three volcanic peaks: Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira, with Kibo Peak being the highest of the three. The highest point of this peak is also called "Uhuru" which means freedom.

Who was the first to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

German geographer Hans Meyer, Austrian climber Ludwig Perchler, and local guide Johanni Kinala Lau were the first to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in 1889 AD, and the summit has since become a tourist destination for mountaineers and tourists from all over the world. everyone. world. The scientist.

Is it safe to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

The number of climbers has reached about 30 thousand people from different countries of the world, and some of them fail to reach the summit due to weather conditions and the cold near it, where the temperature can drop below zero degrees Celsius, and there is no specific time to climb the mountain, but rather it is summer and early season. Autumn is one of the favorite times to climb to the top of the mountain.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is relatively safe compared to other mountains of similar elevation as the risks climbers may face are low and the main reason climbers fail to summit is altitude sickness, also known as acute altitude sickness (AMS).

Who was the first explorer of Mount Kilimanjaro?

German explorer Johannes Reibmann and his partner Johann Ludwig Krapf were the first to discover Mount Kilimanjaro in 1848 AD.

Mount Kilimanjaro ecosystem

The ecosystem of Mount Kilimanjaro The ecosystem of Mount Kilimanjaro is diverse, including tropical forests, savannah lands, deserts, and montane forests, which is why the mountain and the six surrounding forests were named the Kilimanjaro National Park in 1973 AD, with the goal of protecting that. Its distinctive ecosystem and the park were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1987.