Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s roof top and the world’s highest free standing mountain which can be climbed by any physically fit person. One of the first westerners to climb Kilimanjaro was Mr. John Rebmann, a German missionary in 1841. He announced to the world the existence of Great Mountain “capped in a glacier”.
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| Peaks of Kilimanjaro: |
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Mount Kilimanjaro is composed of three peaks: Kibo (5895m)- whose highest peak is Uhuru Peak, Mawenzi (5150m)- which is a technical climb - and Shira (3962 m). After reaching a height of 5910m during its last major eruption about 360,000 years ago, Kibo has been eroded by glaciers, rivers and landslides to its present height. It is believed that Kilimanjaro like its neighbor, Mt. Kenya is loosing glaciers due to global warming.
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| Mount Kilimanjaro climbing routes: |
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MARANGU
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the most popular and easy route
(6 days recommended) |
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MACHAME ROUTE |
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scenic and very beautiful.(7 days is better)
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MWEKA ROUTE |
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the most direct, fastest and steepest route to the summit (used for descending)
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WESTERN BREACH ROUTE |
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Spectacular and beautiful route (minimum 6 days trekking is recommended) |
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UMBWE ROUTE |
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relatively short, steep and scenic. (minimum 5 days)
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LEMOSHO ROUTE |
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most fascinating and scenic. (minimum 7 days recommended)
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RONGAI ROUTE |
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rarely used, great views.
(6 days recommended). |
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| Kilimanjaro Highlights: |
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 Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free standing mountain.
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Climbing mt. Kilimanjaro is a must for trekkers/ mountaineers.
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Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of the year.
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Kilimanjaro is considered to have a permanent snow- cap at the top.
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Successful climb of Kilimanjaro requires good health and fitness.
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Any moderately fit person can summit mount Kilimanjaro.
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At least 6 days of trekking is recommended for trekking mt. Kilimanjaro.
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Mount Kilimanjaro is not a technical climb. No adventure activities like cycling, skiing or paragliding are allowed on Kili without a special permit.
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Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Tanzania, is the closest Airport to fly into/out..
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Kilimanjaro climbing requires a climb to be in a good health; and our Kilimanjaro FAQ webpage may also give you more info on what the climb is about.
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| Click here for more info about Mount Kilimanjaro |
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