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mt kilimanjaro
Imagine what it would be like to stand on the roof of Africa, watching the sun rise over glistening glaciers, snow-capped peaks and endless plains, all far beneath your feet. Its overwhelming, as is the knowledge that youve managed to climb a whopping 5,895 m to get to the summit. There might be lots of walking,
camping and canned food, but every day promises a new adventure. There are black and white colobus monkeys to spot in the foothills, Giant Senecios to wind your way around in the alpine meadows and finally, an incredible view from the top that makes each and every step seem utterly worthwhile. Kelly Law, Brochure editor
mt kilimanjaro trekking
Just 3 degrees south of the Equator is the 5,895 m/19,340 ft high, permanently snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro, Africas highest mountain. It offers one of the best opportunities in the world to climb a peak at high altitude without needing technical climbing ability. Any normally fit, healthy person prepared to push themselves both physically and mentally should be able to complete the ascent to the crater rim and then on to Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa. rongai route This is a 6 day camping climb that approaches the summit from the north side and has the same final ascent route as the more popular Marangu route. Less forested, the route opens up to wide views over the Amboseli Plains and you will camp beside the only lake (tarn) on the mountain. The Rongai trek is about 60 kms long and sees fewer trekkers than the other routes. Machame route This is a 6 day camping climb, the most popular of the camping routes, that follows gradually rising paths through magnificent forests and moorland zones to the Shira Plateau. From here youll trek beneath the glaciated precipices of the south face of
Top: View from summit - Megan Hassett Middle: Mt Kilimanjaro - Denise Keelan Bottom: Intrepid trekkers - Megan Hassett
of the most beautiful of all the Mt Kilimanjaro routes. Camp out at night, enjoy the scenery along the way and, at the very top, feel the exhilaration of achievement while marvelling at the incredible views. Marangu route This is a 5 day climb using mountain huts. This classic trek is the most popular and direct route, and the only one serviced by mountain huts to keep you well protected from the elements. Although it can be busy, the route is well maintained and is a fabulous hike to the spectacular summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. Trek through grasslands, past giant cactii and through alpine meadows set against a background of mountain peaks. As with all Kili hikes, prepare yourself for an early morning, adrenaline-filled final walk to Uhuru Peak. Porters Policy& On our Kilimanjaro climbs we employ porters to help carry our baggage and equipment. We believe that local people should benefit from our tourism, which is why we have a Porter Policy to ensure that working conditions and wages are kept fair. Our full policy covering loads, wages, accommodation, clothing and medical care can be viewed at www.intrepidtravel.com/guerbanew/rt/porterpolicy.php
Kibo, drinking in amazing views of the southern icefields. Beautiful and diverse vegetation lines this trek, making it one
rongai route trip route on opposite side of the mountain Machame route Marangu route
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