Kibo Collection

Kenya, Amboseli, Amboseli National Park. Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro towering above large acacia trees (Acacia tortilis) in Amboseli National Park. Kenya, Amboseli, Amboseli National Park

MOUNT KILIMANJARO, 1884. Mount Kilimanjaro and its highest peak, Kibo, the highest point in Africa. Wood engraving, English, 1884

Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kibo Peak from Kenya side, Kenya, Africa

Scenic sunrise view of glaciers at Uhuru Peak, Kibo, with Mawenzi in the background, Mount Kilimanjaro
Visitors to Africas tallest mountain and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro, pass through five distinct vegetation zones as they climb in altitude--bushlands, forest

Kenya, Taveta, Lake Jipe. A fisherman paddles his dugout canoe across Lake Jipe with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background

Sketches in East Equatorial Africa (engraving)
1603433 Sketches in East Equatorial Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in East Equatorial Africa)

View of Kibo peak and summit of Mount Kilimanjaro from Northern Circuit route, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Visitors to Africas tallest mountain and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro, pass through five distinct vegetation zones as they climb in altitude--bushlands, forest

Kibo peak seen through rainforest trees along Mweka Route, Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Visitors to Africas tallest mountain and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro, pass through five distinct vegetation zones as they climb in altitude--bushlands, forest

View of Kibo peak from Pofu Buffalo Camp, Northern Circuit, Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Visitors to Africas tallest mountain and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro, pass through five distinct vegetation zones as they climb in altitude--bushlands, forest

The robotic arm of the Japanese Experiment Module assists in installing components
July 23, 2009 - The robotic arm of the Japanese Experiment Module or Kibo assists in the installation of MAXI payload on the Japanese Exposed Facility

The Japanese Kibo complex
February 11, 2010 - The Japanese Kibo complex backdropped by the blackness of space and part of Earth

Close-up view of components of the International Space Station
July 27, 2009 - A close-up view of the Japanese Experiment Module Exposed Facility and Kibo laboratory of the International Space Station are featured in this image photographed by a STS-127 crew

The Kibo Japanese Pressurized Module in the grasp of the robotic Canadarm2
June 3, 2008 - In the grasp of the stations robotic Canadarm2, the Kibo Japanese Pressurized Module (JPM) is moved from its stowage position in Space Shuttle Discoverys (STS-124)

The Japanese Kibo complex of the International Space Station
November 19, 2009 - The Japanese Kibo complex of the International Space Station, backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space

The Japanese Experiment Module Exposed Facility in the grasp of the shuttles remote
July 18, 2009 - The Japanese Experiment Module Exposed Facility is pictured in the grasp of the Space Shuttle Endeavours remote manipulator system arm during robotics activity

The Japanese Experiment Module Exposed Facility
July 25, 2009 - The Japanese Experiment Module Exposed Facility is seen from inside Kibo

The Japanese Experiment Module Kibo laboratory and Exposed Facility
July 26, 2009 - The Japanese Experiment Module Kibo laboratory and Exposed Facility are featured in this image photographed by a crew member on the International Space Station while Space Shuttle

Components of the International Space Station
June 3, 2008 - Backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space, various components of the International Space Station are featured in this image photographed by a STS-124 crewmember during

The Small Satellite Orbital Deployer in the grasp of a robotic arm
February 11, 2014 - The Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD), in the grasp of the Kibo laboratory robotic arm, as it deploys a set of NanoRacks CubeSats

The Kibo Japanese Pressurized Module and Kibo Japanese logistics module of the International
June 6, 2008 - The Kibo Japanese Pressurized Module and Kibo Japanese logistics module of the International Space Station are featured in this image photographed by a STS-124 crewmember while Space

The Japanese Pressurized Module, The Japanese Logistics Module, and the Harmony Node
June 5, 2008 - Backdropped by the blackness of space, the Japanese Pressurized Module (foreground), the Japanese Logistics Module (top right)

The logistics module for the Japanese Kibo laboratory in Space Shuttle Endeavour s
March 13, 2008 - Backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space, the logistics module for the Japanese Kibo laboratory in Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay

Space Shuttle Discovery and components of the International Space Station
June 5, 2008 - Backdropped by the blackness of space, the Japanese Pressurized Module (left), the Japanese Logistics Module (top center), the Harmony node (center)

Trekking, sign, route to Kibo Hut, near the Horombo Huts, Mt Mawenzi at back, Marangu Route, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Wall of ice, Kersten Glacier on the crater rim of Kibo, summit of Uhuru Peak, extinct volcano, with Mount Meru in the distance, Kilimanjaro National Park, Marangu Route, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Melting ice, broken ice wall, Kersten glacier on the crater rim of Kibo, summit of Uhuru Peak, extinct volcano, with Mount Meru in the distance, Kilimanjaro National Park, Marangu Route, Tanzania

Kibo Peak, extinct volcano, forest of Giant Groundsel -Dendrosenecio Kilimanjari-, Kilimanjaro National Park, Marangu Route, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Kibo Peak, extinct volcano, Giant Groundsel -Dendrosenecio Kilimanjari-, Kilimanjaro National Park, Marangu Route, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

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Mount Kilimanjaro snow covered peak - Kibo Summit Date:

Glacier at sunrise on summit of Kibo, 5895m, Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Trekkers and glacier at sunrise on summit of Kibo, 5895m, Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

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"Kibo: Africa's Majestic Peak and Glacial Wonder" Embarking on a journey through time, we find ourselves in the year 1884, where an exquisite wood engraving captures the grandeur of Mount Kilimanjaro. Standing tall among its peers is Kibo, the highest point in all of Africa. Its majestic presence has enthralled explorers and adventurers for centuries. Venturing further into Kenya's Amboseli National Park, we are greeted by breathtaking vistas that showcase the awe-inspiring beauty of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The scenic sunrise paints a mesmerizing picture as glaciers adorn Uhuru Peak while Mawenzi stands proudly in the background. In Taveta, Kenya, Lake Jipe offers a tranquil sanctuary amidst nature's embrace. Here, one can catch glimpses peak from afar - a sight that leaves visitors captivated by its sheer magnificence. Traveling back to East Equatorial Africa through enchanting engravings, our imagination takes flight as we envision Kibo peak emerging majestically from dense rainforest trees along the Mweka Route. Each step closer reveals another facet of this natural wonder. The Northern Circuit route unveils yet another perspective; Pofu Buffalo Camp provides an unparalleled vantage point to witness Kibo peak in all its glory. As dawn breaks over Tanzania's Kilimanjaro Region, scenic sunrises illuminate glaciers at Uhuru Peak with unrivaled splendor. Even beyond Earthly boundaries lies evidence of Kibo's allure - Cape Canaveral bears witness to standing water collecting on surfaces nearby NASA Kennedy Space Center. A reminder that even amidst technological marvels, nature still holds sway over our hearts and minds. Kibo remains an eternal symbol of Africa's untamed spirit and unyielding resilience – a testament to Mother Nature’s artistic prowess.