Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa and the world's tallest free-standing mountain, with an elevation of 5,895 meters. Climbing Kilimanjaro is a popular activity for adventurers who want to challenge themselves and enjoy the beautiful landscape of Tanzania. There are several routes to choose from, each with varying levels of difficulty, and the climb can take between 5 to 9 days. Climbers will experience a change in temperature and terrain as they ascend the mountain, from tropical rainforest to alpine desert.