Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro rises in northeastern Tanzania close to Kenya. At about 5,895 meters (19,341 feet), it stands alone as the planet’s loftiest free-standing peak, drawing many climbers each year. Three volcanic cones form its structure: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. From lush rainforest on lower slopes to frozen summit zones resembling polar regions, life shifts dramatically across its height.