Africa’s rooftop, Tanzania’s crown jewel — everything you need to know before you go.

At 5,895 metres, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world and the highest peak in Africa. Unlike Everest or other major summits, no technical climbing skills or ropes are required — just the right preparation, the right season, and the will to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Here’s what every climber should know.