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As wide as all the
world, great, high and unbelievably white in the sun
was the square top of Kilimanjaro."
- Ernest Hemmingway, The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro with its gleaming glaciers, is a
magnificent mountain. It stands majestically amidst
vast open plains, inviting you to the challenge to
climb to the top through the farms, rain forest,
pass through the moorland, to highland desert and
witness the eternal snow on "The Roof of Africa."
The
Mountain
Kilimanjaro stands 330 kms south of the equator, on
the northern boundary of Tanzania. Its location on
an open plain close to the Indian Ocean, and its
great size and height strongly influence the climate
and thus its vegetation, animal life and climbing
conditions.
Kilimanjaro
is the highest mountain in Africa. It is composed of
three extinct volcanoes: Kibo 5895m (19340ft),
Mawenzi 5149m (16896ft), and Shira 3962m (13000ft).
It is one of the worlds highest free standing
mountains, its bulk looming 4800m above an
undulating plain that averages 1000m above sea
level.
On a clear day, it can be seen from more then 150
kms away. Its peak is permanently snow covered,
though only 3 degrees below the equator. Kilimanjaro
can be climbed by any physically fit person. No
climbing experience is necessary .
Accommodation
A
larger, central communal living, surrounded by a
village of small sleeping huts along the Marangu
Route. Other routes lack the essential facilities
available along the Marangu Route.
Weather
Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of the year,
but there are two rainy seasons - Late March to Mid
June and October to November. The best Months are
January to March and July to October, usually
cloudless days. During the day temperature at 4000m
tends to be 15°C. When the sun is covered,
temperatures drop. At night, temperature falls to
-10°C. At the summit, temperatures are about 5°C
during the day and drop to between -18°C and -22°C
at night.
Miscellaneous
Porters
and guides accompany each group. The Kilimanjaro
Central Control Unit has a reliable, equipped rescue
team on the Marangu route. Equipment such as
sleeping bags, mountain boots, thick sweaters,
balaclava, gloves and so on are required, but we can
arrange to have this equipment rented and ready for
you to use. Kilimanjaro is not just a mountain to
conquer, but also changing scenes and landscapes to
enjoy, and rich in a wide variety of birdlife, flora
and fauna.
Mount Kilimanjaro climbing Routes
Kilimanjaro Climb is an experience of
a lifetime, highly recommended to the adventurous
traveller willing to forego some of lifes luxuries
for a few days. The Marangu Route walking expedition
can be undertaken without past mountaineering
experience.
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