Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, is located in the United Republic of Tanzania (Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), and is very popular among tourists because mountain lovers including inexperienced climbers can reach the summit. The ice cap of Kilimanjaro is often a topic of conversation because of not only its beauty but also the recent threat of its disappearance. This photograph was taken on the trekking route from Gillman's Point (5681 m) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m) on January 2, 2009 (Fig. 1). We can see the eastern end of Southern Icefields. Mt. Mawenzi (5149 m), which is about 10 km to the east, can be seen in the background. According to one view, “Kilimanjaro” means “Shining Mountain”, although the true origin of the name is unknown. Nobody may have been able to predict the disappearance of the “Shining” aspect of the Mountain.