Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and is also one of the world’s highest free standing mountains with its bulk looming 4800m above an undulating plain that averages around 1000m above sea level.It measures about 60 kms across and 40 kms wide. It is made up of three volcanic cones,Kibo{Uhuru peak} 5,895 m (19,341 ft), Mawensi 5,149 m (16,890 ft), and Shiro 3,962 m (13,000 ft).  All of which are inactive volcanoes in.They are classified as stratovolcano or composite volcanoes. There is no known record of eruption in all of history.  There are about 20 other nearby volcanoes, the best known of which is Mount Meru.Kilimanjaro’s Uhuru Peak on the Kibo volcano at 5,895 m (19,341 ft) is the highest point in Africa and one of the Seven Summits (seven highest points in the seven continents). 65% success rate for those to reach the summit every year. The chances of success are dramatically improved if climbers take an extra day of acclimatizing.This allows the body to acclimatize and therefore there is less reaction to the harsh conditions. Possibly the best thing about Kilimanjaro is the ability for the average man to experience the beauty of this natural monumental structure. Various routes are available for climbers ranging from novice to the highly experienced. It is magnificent and climbing it is truly a spectacular undertaking life time experience.