Mountain in Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro Map

Interactive map of Mount Kilimanjaro with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

📅 Best: June, July and August⛰ 19.341 ft

Summary

Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain in Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain known as Africa's highest free-standing peak. It sits at 19.341 ft above sea level.

The best time to visit Mount Kilimanjaro is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 23°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 12°F.

The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 124 mi away. Nearby highlights include Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Mount Kilimanjaro

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 3°4′2.6″S 37°21′20.2″E (-3.0674, 37.3556)

Quick facts about Mount Kilimanjaro

TypeMountain
CountryTanzania
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates3°4′2.6″S 37°21′20.2″E (-3.0674, 37.3556)
Elevation19.341 ft
Known forAfrica's highest free-standing peak
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimatePolar

Getting to Mount Kilimanjaro

By road, from nearby cities
  • Nairobi · 128 mi · roughly 2.9 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Mount Kilimanjaro

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNBO124 miNairobi

Things to do in Mount Kilimanjaro

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mount Kilimanjaro?

Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain in Tanzania. Its coordinates are -3.0674, 37.3556. It lies in Africa.

When is the best time to visit Mount Kilimanjaro?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a polar climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What is the nearest airport to Mount Kilimanjaro?

The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 124 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Mount Kilimanjaro?

Popular options include Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kenya and Nungwi Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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