National Park · Tanzania
Kilimanjaro National Park
Kilimanjaro National Park is a national park in Tanzania, covering 186,750 acres (75,575 ha), established in 1973.
National Park · Tanzania
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
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| Location | Tanzania |
| Area | 186,750 acres (75,575 ha) |
| Established | 1973 |
| Coordinates | 3.0667° S, 37.3667° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Kilimanjaro National Park
Kilimanjaro National Park (Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Kilimanjaro, in Swahili) is a national park of Tanzania situated about 300 kilometres (190 mi) south of the equator in the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania, near the region of Moshi. The park includes the whole of Mount Kilimanjaro above the tree line and the surrounding montane forest belt above 1,820 metres (5,970 ft). It covers an area of 1,688 square kilometres (652 mi2), 2°50'–3°10'S 37°10'–37°40'E. The park is administered by the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA). It was established as a national park in 1973.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
January to March and June to October — dry seasons, best for climbing
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Moshi, Tanzania |
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Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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| Lodges | Mountain huts and campsites on the climbing routes |
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Airports near this park
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- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha, Tanzania · 32.1 miles away
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi, Kenya · 124.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kilimanjaro National Park?
Kilimanjaro National Park is in Tanzania (3.0667° S, 37.3667° E).
When was Kilimanjaro National Park established?
Kilimanjaro National Park was established in 1973, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Kilimanjaro National Park?
Kilimanjaro National Park covers 186,750 acres (75,575 ha).
When is the best time to visit Kilimanjaro National Park?
January to March and June to October — dry seasons, best for climbing.
Does Kilimanjaro National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Kilimanjaro National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Kilimanjaro National Park?
The nearest town is Moshi, Tanzania.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q756790 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilimanjaro_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://nationalparksatlas.com/en/tanzania/kilimanjaro — Best time to visit, as stated by the source.