Mt Kenya's highest peaks, Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5188m), can only be reached by mountaineers with technical skills. However, point Lenana (4985m), the third highest peak, can be reached by trekkers and is the usual for most mortals, offering a fantastic experience without the risks of technical climbing. As you might imagine, there are superb views over the surrounding country from point Lenana, although the summit is often cloaked in mist from the late morning until the late afternoon. Above 3000m is mountain moorland, characterized by remarkable flora.
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Kilimanjaro National Park takes in the area above the 8,850 feet, or 2,700 meters, on the mountain. It includes the moorland and highland zones, Shira Plateau, Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. In addition, the Park has six corridors or rights of way through the Kilimanjaro Forest Reserve . The Forest Reserve, which is also a Game Reserve, was established in 1921; the Park was established in 1973 and officially opened in 1977.
Kilimanjaro stands a scant 205 miles south of the equator, on the northern boundary of Tanzania. Its location on an open plain close to the Indian Ocean, and its great size and height strongly influence the climate, vegetation, animal life and the climbing conditions. It is made up of three extinct volcanoes: Kibo 19,340 feet (5,895 meters), Mawenzi 16,896 feet (5,149 meters); and Shira 13,000 feet (3,962 meters).
 MACHAME ROUTE
MARANGU ROUTE
MOUNT MERU CLIMB
RONGAI ROUTE
LEMOSHO ROUTE
MOUNT ALDOINYO
NGORONGORO
WESTERN ROUTE
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