About Mount Kilimanjaro: Mount Kilimanjaro rises alone from the plains of Tanzania, not connected to any mountain range, making it the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. Despite sitting almost on the equator, its summit is capped with ancient glaciers, though they are shrinking quickly. Ice Near the Equator — Despite its near-equatorial location, its summit still holds glaciers — though they have shrunk dramatically over the last century.

Location: Tanzania, East Africa · Height: 5,895 m (19,341 ft) The tallest mountain in Africa. · Mountain Range: None — a free-standing volcano · First Ascent: 1889 · Climbing Season: Jan–Mar & Jun–Oct · Local Name: Uhuru Peak · Climbers Per Year: 35,000+ attempt · Danger: Altitude sickness · Continent Rank: Tallest peak in Africa