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MOUNT KILIMANJARO

Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak and the highest free standing mountain in the world. One of the largest volcano ever to burst through the earth’s crust.  Mount Kilimanjaro rises high above the open African plains in Tanzania to an impressive 5895 meters (19340 feet).Two of the peaks are dormant but a third Kibo, shows signs of activity and is thought to still be live.

Kilimanjaro is so immense that it contains five climate zones, each about 1000m in height. From bush and grassland to dense rain forest, moorland, alpine desert and finally to the arctic zone with only rocks and ice. It is the journey from the tropics to arctic, all within the span of roughly a week. Climbing to the top of Africa’s Kilimanjaro is quite an accomplishment and can be achieved a lot easier if you are properly prepared for the trek. This means you need to take along the right clothing and equipment and be prepared for the altitude adjustment.

Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro means you will have to hike through rocky terrain, grassland and forest. You also need to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions including cold winds and hot sun. Make sure you cover your neck and face during the climb as they can easily blister. A windbreaker will also help as the wind is usually what drives the temperature down on the mountain.

 

There are different climbing routes you can choose. The routes approach the mountain from different sides and they vary in length, difficulty, scenery and other aspects. Marangu and Machame are the most popular. Other routes are Lemosho, Rongai, Shira and Umbwe. The shortest routes are 5-6 days and the longest 7-8 days. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Amboseli national park in Kenya, the rift valley and the maasai steppe during your trekking. Also you can do Kilimanjaro day hike before you start your safaris to the national parks or even after your safari, contact us for the best memorable tailor made itinerary for Kilimanjaro and safaris.

There are six usual trekking routes to the summit. Many visitors how come here want either to see or climb Kilimanjaro, but there are more to see and do within the park’s borders. Day tour hiking to the Mandara hut on the Mount Kilimanjaro 7-8 hours walk.

128 km (3 hour drive) from Arusha and 2 hour drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport. From June to March

Mount Kilimanjaro stands 5895 meters (19340) feet above sea level. Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s most accessible high summit, most climbers reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing, you need to be in a fit and healthy state with a good all-round condition and determination as well.

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Due to Tanzania’s close proximity to the equator, we generally only have two seasons; a rainy season and dry season. Short rainy season is from November to January and long rainy season is March through May. Dry season usually starts from July to October.  

Majority of people will suggest that the best time to visit Tanzania is between July to October. This is the dry season, means that animals wandering searching for water, which makes them relatively easy to spot. You will probably see them in large concentrations as the watering points and rivers are getting limited. Most of the water’s sources dry up or get smaller during the dry season. However because most people believe that July to October is the best time to come, it is also the busiest time in the national parks. This means that majority of people miss the hidden treasures that can be found at other times of the year.

Here is a short overview of what the year looks like in our National Parks.

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