Kilimanajaro 5895 t shirt

This is a wonderful depiction of the Uhuru peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. It has been lovingly and proudly designed by someone who has successfully climbed to the top of Kili. In fact the typeface of the '5895' matches that of the old sign at the top of Kilimanjaro, giving a uniquely personal and accurate reflection of the famous mountain. It is a superb t shirt for anyone who, in particular, has been to Kilimanjaro or Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro. The name itself is a mystery wreathed in clouds. It might mean Mountain of Light, Mountain of Greatness or Mountain of Caravans. Or it might not. The local people, the Wachagga, don't even have a name for the whole massif, only Kipoo (now known as Kibo) for the familiar snowy peak that stands imperious, overseer of the continent, the summit of Africa. Kilimanjaro, by any name, is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of East Africa. When you see it, you understand why. Not only is this the highest peak on the African continent; it is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rising in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal scrubland – elevation around 900 metres – to an imperious 5,895 metres (19,336 feet). Kilimanjaro is one of the world's most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world. Most climbers reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing and determination. And those who reach Uhuru Point, the actual summit, or Gillman's Point on the lip of the crater, will have earned their climbing certificates. And their memories. Now you can buy the t shirt too! source: tanzaniaparks.com