International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 55 | Page 63

General information Kilimanjaro, is located in mains Latitudes, South of Equator, near the TanzaniaKenya Border, 45 km from Moshi and 60 km from Arusha. It comprises of two dormant volcanoes, respectively Kibo 5, 8995 m and Mawenzi 5,149m above the sea level. Kilimanjaro National Park is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1989. The Park is endowed with a diverse of attractions ranging from terrestrial wilderness to permanent Glaciers on the mountain Peaks. The mountain rises through lush rainforest, alpine meadows and barren lunar landscape to the twin sum