Kilimanjaro mountain is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world: 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level and about 4,900 metres (16,100 ft) above its plateau base.Kilimanjaro is the fourth most topographically prominent peak on Earth. It is part of Kilimanjaro National Park and is a major climbing destination. Because of its shrinking glaciers and ice fields, which are projected to disappear between 2030 and 2050.
There are seven possible established routes to climb the mountain: Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai, Northern Circuit and Umbw. Usually it takes 5-7 days to climb to the peak, depending on the physical condition of the climber.