national park
Kilimanjaro National Park
Africa's highest peak and the world's tallest free-standing mountain, a dormant volcano rising to 19,341 feet.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania · Africa
Tarakea is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Illasit, 24km from Kilimanjaro National Park.
Tarakea is a town located in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. With a population of 18,000, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Tarakea sits in Tanzania. It's in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tarakea to your route.
Illasit is a settlement in Kenya's Rift Valley Province near the Kenya-Tanzanian border.
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Tarakea is located in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa. The coordinates are -3.0008 latitude, 37.5642 longitude.
Tarakea has a population of approximately 18,000 people, making it a town in Tanzania.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Africa's highest peak and the world's tallest free-standing mountain, a dormant volcano rising to 19,341 feet.
24 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Famous for large herds of elephants silhouetted against the snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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