Kilimanjaro is a mountain unto itself. It is the tallest mountain in Africa and the largest freestanding mountain on the planet. Every year, thousands of climbers summit with a 95% success rate, despite the peak elevation of roughly 20,000 feet. As most climbers are not high alpine specialists, their success can be attributed to the porters that lug their gear, including tents, food, chairs, and sometimes clothing, up the mountain. Hiking Kilimanjaro can be considered "glamping" or glamorous camping, all made possible by porters working for less than five dollars a day.