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Kilimanjaro National Park
Kilimanjaro consists of three
summits: to the west, the Shira
plateau, to the east Mawenzi peak
and between the two the snow-capped
summit of Kibo which reaches 5 895
meters. It's the roof of Africa.
There are several ways to reach the
top: Marangu route (to the west) is
the most popular, Machame (to the
west), Umbwe and Mweka (to the
south) are more demanding. You'll be
trekking and not mountain climbing.
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Kilimanjaro consists of three
summits: to the west, the Shira
plateau, to the east Mawenzi peak
and between the two the snow-capped
summit of Kibo which reaches 5 895
meters. It's the roof of Africa.
There are several ways to reach the
top: Marangu route (to the west) is
the most popular, Machame (to the
west), Umbwe and Mweka (to the
south) are more demanding. You'll be
trekking and not mountain climbing.
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Best time:
whole year but avoid the rainy
seasons of April May and November.
How to get there:
from Arusha, a 2-hour drive, from
Moshi a 40 minute drive.
To do:
on the way up, an extra day between
4000 and 5000 meters will help you
avoid altitude sickness before the
final ascent. On the Marangu route,
from Horombo, a day trip to Zebra
Rock.
Do not miss:
your “ climbing certificate ”. A
dish of grilled meat and bananas and
local beer “ mbege”
or “kilimanjaro” which you will enjoy
with the team. |
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