Mt Kilimanjaro is comprised of 3 volcanoes: Kibo (5894m, dormant), Mawenzi (5149m, dormant), and Shira (3962m, extinct). There are many hiking routes to reach Kibo’s summit (aka Uhuru Peak). The Rongai, Umbwe, Machame, and Shira routes are ascent only routes. The Marangu Route on the East Side is the most popular.