At 5.895 meters high and approximately 70 miles wide by 47 miles long! Kilimanjaro is an imposing landmass that supports five diverse ecological zones with varying temperatures and a vast amount of plant and animal life. Whilst on your trek you will go through all the climate zones on your way to the summit.  At the base of the mountain the temperatures are usually between 70°F and 80°F. which rapidly decrease as you gain altitude and pass through the different zones.  The night temperatures on Uhuru peak can drop to -10°F.  At high altitude the weather conditions can change rapidly and it is best to be prepared for extreme conditions.