300 kilometers to the south of the equator there is the most interesting geographical object of Tanzania - the majestic mountain Kilimanjaro. On its circumference, which is 60 kilometers away, and the picturesque slopes spread Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Kilimanjaro. This territory, protected by the state, acquired the status of a reserve in 1910, as the authorities of Tanzania tend to preserve the pristine beauty of this unique miracle of nature. Their task is not to let human hands intervene in perfect and inimitable beauty. Mount Kilimanjaro - a diamond in the crown of Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro is essentially an ancient sleeping volcano. This is the highest of lonely standing mountains, not only in Africa, but also in the world. She has three peaks. Kibo, the height of 5,895 meters, Mawenzi - 5149 meters and Shira - 3,962 meters, which is the oldest and now has the form of a plateau. When the volcano was active, lava flowed from these craters to the foot. Great view of Kilimanjaro. The shining cap of snow covering its tops, silvery and shines under the hot African sun. Clouds envelop the mountain with a fluffy shawl. Shady thick forests cover its slopes, adding contrast to the white top. The park has a very wide range of heights: from 1830 to 5895 meters above sea level. And most surprisingly, in hot Africa there is a real tundra. And it is located between the tops of Kibo and Mavenzi, on the Sadle plateau. The area occupied by the tundra zone is 3,600 square kilometers. Local tribes from ancient times worshiped Kilimanjaro, revering it as sacred. According to the legends, on the very top of the mountain there lives the evil spirit of Njaro, on the intrigues of which it depends whether the year will be full, or people will be hungry. Then, after the death, the souls of the dead rise. Kilimanjaro only shows his beauty to the elect. Not all are worthy to contemplate it. And travelers who want to go upstairs were subjected to trials and discomforts. Now 7 top tourist routes lead to the top. And even unprepared tourists can if they wish to make an exciting climb within 6-7 days, and get an unforgettable experience of communicating with the wildlife. The park is divided into 7 zones: Administrative - an area of ​​62 hectares; A walking area of ​​3,750 hectares; Wild - 150,567 hectares; Cultural - 259 hectares; Plain - 7723 ha; Excursion - 2700 hectares; Mountain - 23510 ha. The park has a large variety of animal species: more than 25 species of antelope, 25 species of predators, 7 species of monkeys, 200 elephants, 24 different kinds of bats, many species of various butterflies, 179 species of birds found shelter in this area. Also there are lions, buffaloes, cannibal antelopes, black rhinoceroses and lemurs. And although there are no endemics in the park, visiting it will bring real pleasure to connoisseurs of nature.