Looming proudly from the grassy plains of Northern Tanzania is Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak and the world’s tallest freestanding mountain at 5,895 m. With 5 distinct ecological zones on the slopes ranging from luscious rainforest to barren high-altitude desert, the mountain is one of the most beautiful and dramatic. Technically the climb isn’t a difficult one, but it can be challenging in places. But when you reach the magnificent Ulhuru Peak as dawn breaks over the icy landscape, every blister and bite pales into insignificance. We promise.

Mighty herds of elephant with some of Africa's last big Tuskers roam freely in the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. Wildlife is not as dense as in other parks, but the experience is that much more intimate. Keep an eye out for buffalo, giraffe, zebra and the comical long-necked gerenuk with lion, leopard and cheetah rarely seen. The western parts of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park enjoy the best game viewing of the region.