The Kilimanjaro area has an international airport (JRO) and serves as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, a popular trekking summit. Also in this region is Mount Meru, Arusha town, Arusha National Park, and the laid back Moshi.
Mount Meru stands at 14,980 feet (4,566 metres), towering over the city of Arusha. Located 43 miles (70 km) west of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru is often overlooked by climbers yet it offers spectacular views, lovely scenery and wildlife sightings, and is a challenging climb in itself.
Explore PlaceKilimanjaro National Park covers an area of 652 square miles (1,688 square km) and includes the whole of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding montane forest. Mount Kilimanjaro standing at an impressive 19,341 feet (5,895 metres) is not only Africa’s tallest mountain but also the world's largest freestanding mountain. Kilimanjaro is made up of three volcanic cones - Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira. Mawenzi and Shira are extinct, meanwhile Kibo, the highest peak remains dormant.
Explore PlaceConsidered one of the cleanest and greenest cities in Tanzania, Moshi is located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The vast majority of visitors come here before they set off on a trek up Tanzania’s tallest mountain.
Explore PlaceArusha National Park’s most distinctive feature is Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania at 1,497 feet (4,566 metres) above sea level. The wildlife viewing in Arusha National Park is fairly modest compared to the other parks in the northern circuit, and its main charm is its beautiful scenery. For bird watchers, the park offers outstanding opportunities, with over 400 recorded species.
Explore PlaceArusha is a city in Northern Tanzania located in the foothills of Mount Meru, at an elevation of 4,600 feet (1,400 m). Despite its close proximity to the equator, the climate in Arusha is temperate and comfortable year round. Arusha is the gateway to some of the best-known safari destinations in Africa, including the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. There are also incredible treks to take up neighboring Mount Kilimanjaro.
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