MOUNT KILIMANJARO
BACKGROUND
Mount Kilimanjaro or just Kilimanjaro , with its three volcanic cones, “Kibo”, “Mawenzi”, and “Shira”, is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa, about 4,900 metres (16,100 ft) from its base to 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level. The first people known to have reached the summit of the mountain were Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller in 1889. The mountain is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park and is a major climbing destination. The mountain has been the subject of many scientific studies because of its shrinking glaciers and disappearing ice fields.
MT Kilimanjaro highlights include;
- 2 Peaks
- 1 tarn
- 7 routes(4 are frequently used)
- Special tours to the crater
MT Kilimanjaro has 7 routes but only 4 are frequently used, they include;
- Machame
- Lemosho
- Rongai
- Marangu
- Fitness(we will review)
- Gear(we have a gear list and we can source for you)
- Medical exam is necessary.