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Kilimanjaro National Park
Kilimanjaro National Park is a national park in Tanzania, established in 1973, covering 756 km² (292 sq mi). It is the #12 largest of Tanzania's 21 national parks.
- Area
- 756 km²
- Established
- 1973
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ASV · 49 km
Nearest airports to Kilimanjaro National Park
- 1 ASV49 kmstraight line
- 2 JRO52 kmstraight line
- 3 ARK88 kmstraight line
Ol Tukai, KenyaMore about Kilimanjaro National Park
Kilimanjaro National Park is one of 21 national parks in Tanzania. It covers 756 km² (75,575 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #12 largest national park in Tanzania (0.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1973, 53 years ago — the first national parks in Tanzania date back to 1940. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kilimanjaro National Park
The closest airport is Amboseli Airport (ASV), about 49 km away — around 1 h 3 min by car; alternatively Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO, 52 km). Other national parks within reach include Amboseli National Park (392 km²), Arusha National Park (552 km²), Chyulu Hills (741 km²) and Tsavo West National Park (9,065 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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