Snow capped and visible for miles mount kilimanjaro is an awe inspiring sight and at 5895 meters or 19341 feet high it is the jewel in tanzanias crown. The mountain is one of the seven summits the highest peaks on each of the seven continents and rises 5895 meters or 19340 feet above sea level. Mount kilimanjaro is located in northern tanzania in east africa not far from the border to kenya.