Basic ecotouristic information on Kilimanjaro National Park (Tanzania) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
West Tanzania; near the city of Moshi, 128 km from Arusha
Access
Easy. Only about one hour drive from Kilimanjaro airport.
Characteristic
1,688 km2; The park includes the whole of Mount Kilimanjaro above the tree line and the surrounding montane forest belt above 1,830 metres. National park altitude: 1 830 – 5 895 m - massif of the Kilimanjaro mountain - giant stratovolcano consisting of three extinct volcanoes. Typical ecosystems: mountain forest (temperate zone forest), alpine biotopes, volcanic biotopes, mountain moorland, crater lake. Five different vegetation zones.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment
Possible activities
Relatively easy ascend to the summit - 6 different tracks. Many trekking paths in lower elevations. World's highest summit that can be climbed without technical equipment.
Trout fishing
Visit the beautiful Chala crater lake on the mountain’s southeastern slopes.
Note
Best time to visit XII-II and VIII-X.
The park is in the UNESCO List of World Natural Heritage
Highest freestanding mountain in the world.
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