Dominating the skyline of northern Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park surrounds Africa’s highest peak and a forested montane belt that ascends into clouds and glaciers. Hikers from around the world converge here to test body and spirit, as the mountain’s slopes rise through five distinct ecological zones — from rainforest to alpine desert — before reaching the summit. The vistas from the park are staggering: sweeping plains far below, layered volcanic ridges and sunrise above the clouds deliver perspective few places on Earth can match. Locals and visitors alike stand in awe of Kilimanjaro’s silent grandeur. Beyond the climb, the montane forest is home to colobus monkeys, bushbabies and a host of birds, reminding us that even the mountain is alive with biodiversity.