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Kilimanjaro
is the highest mountain in Africa its height is 5,895m. It is a dormant Volcano
with a diameter of 40 miles at its base.
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Best
time to climb
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August - October
January - March
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Climbing
routes
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There
are six different Routes up the mountain Ranging in degree of difficulty.
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Popular
routes
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Machame
Route
FOR ASCENDING : Marangu Route
FOR DESCENDING : Mwika Route
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There
are two main snow capped peaks, kibo and Mawenzi. The two peaks stand about 11km.
Apart Kibo, the higher peak rises to 5893m. above sea level and the summit of
Mawenzi is 5149m. above sea level. Although Mt. Kilimanjaro lies 3 degrees South
of the Equator, an ice tap covers the crater of Kibo all year round. Mount Kilimanjaro
is firmly on Tanzanian Soil!!! Mount Kilimanjaro is in Tanzania.
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Size
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755
sq km ( about 470 sq miles)
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Location
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Northern
Tanzania
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Getting
there
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128
km (about 80 miles) from Arusha. About 1 hour from Kilimajaro airport.
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What
to do
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Six
usual trekking routes to the summit and other more-demanding mountaineering routes.
Day or overnight hikes on the Shira plateau. Nature trails on the lower reaches.
Trout fishing.
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When
to go
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Clearest
and warmest conditions from December to February, but also dry (and colder) from
July-September.
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Accomodation
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Huts
and campsites on the mountain. Several hotels and campsites outside the park.
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Note
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Climb
slowly to increase your acclimatization time and maximize your chances of reaching
the summit. To avoid altitude sickness, allow a minimum of 4 nights, preferably
5 or even more for the climb. Take your time and enjoy the beauty of the mountain.
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