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Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest Mountain in Africa 5895m/19340 ft. is the only Mountain in the World with the perfect symmetrical crater. Is the highest free standing Mountain in the World?
Mount Kilimanjaro is within Tanzania Northern Part.

Kilimanjaro is located just (Location: 3.07 S, 37.35 E) near the equator, in the Tropical Country yet its peak covered by snow throughout the year.

Kilimanjaro is composed of three distinct volcanic cones: Kibo 5,895 m (19,341 ft); Mawenzi 5,149 m (16,893 ft); and Shira 3,962 m (13,000 ft). Uhuru Peak is the highest summit on Kibo's crater rim.
Kilimanjaro is a giant stratovolcano that began forming a million years ago, when lava spilled from the Rift Valley zone. It is ideal for researchers and Volcano discovery climbing, Climbing Kilimanjaro you will see unique plants and flowers.
Kilimanjaro is one of the highest walk able summits on the planet, a beacon for visitors from around the world and fourth highest of the Seven Summits.

People who wish to climb Mt Kilimanjaro are advised to undertake appropriate research and ensure that they are both properly equipped and physically capable. Though the climb is technically very easy, the altitude, low temperature, and occasional high winds make this a difficult and dangerous trek. Acclimatisation is essential, and even then most people suffer some degree ofaltitude sickness.
How to prevent altitude sickness

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a period of year (months) in which weather is friendly.
When to go: Clearest and warmest conditions from December to February, but also dry (and colder) from July-September.

Make sure you have made enough acclimatization.When climbing above 300 metres, sleeping elevation should not increase more than 300 metres per night and spend a second night at same elevation for every 1000 metres. That is why we recommend to take an extra day for acclimatization so that your Kilimanjaro climbing holiday goes and finishes with success.
Go slowly! This is special warning for extra fit climbers who have a tendency to go too fast and increase their risk for AMS. Please take advise of Guides and surely you will be safe and success in your Kilimanjaro trekking expedition.
Drink as much water as you can, and enough water is provided by Travel Agencies/Kilimanjaro climbing outfitter. Acclimatisation and the exertion of the climb caused fluid loss. You will need to drink 3-5 litres per day! Monitor your urine color (should be clear).

Don’t over –exert yourself when you first get up to altitude, but light activity is better than sleeping because respiration decreases during sleep, making AMS symptoms worse.
Avoid smoking, alcohol and tranquillizers as they further decrease the respiratory drive during sleeping-resulting in worsening symptoms.

Eat a high carbohydrate diet (more than 70% of calories from carbohydrate).Oral rehydration salts and energy bars are recommended. Ask the Travel agency or Kilimanjaro trekking for Menu daily time table and demand what you need.

Strongly consider the use of Acetazolamide (Diamox) to speed acclimatisation with a factor 3-4.

Kilimanjaro Trekking Routes

There are 6 routes in which climbers use to reach Kilimanjaro summit. These are Machame route mostly 6 days, Marangu can be climbed 5 and 6 days, Londorossi/Lemosho 7 or 8 days, Umbwe 5 day or 6 days, Londorossi/Western Breach 8-10 days, Rongai 6 days.

The Rongai is the easiest camping route and the Marangu is also relatively easy, but accommodation is in huts. As a result, this route tends to be very busy, and ascent and descent routes are the same.
Vegetation and Plants
Kilimanjaro has a large variety of forest types over an altitudinal range of 3,000 m (9,843 ft) containing over 1,200 vascular plant species. Montane Ocotea forests occur on the wet southern slope. Cassipourea and Juniperus forests grow on the dry northern slope. Subalpine Erica forests at 4,100 m (13,451 ft) represent the highest elevation cloud forests in Africa.
The Climate
Being only 3 degrees south of the equator, Kilimanjaro is influenced by the passage of the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone. There is a constant feeling of summer, and there are two rainy seasons to keep in mind. The highest rainfall occurs from March lasting until about the end of May. This is monsoon time. Slightly less rain falls during the short rainy period, which occurs from around October to November, but can extend into December. Apart from these factors, climbing Kilimanjaro remains fairly constant throughout the year.

Best climate for Kilimanjaro trekking is important point to consider.Clearest and warmest conditions from December to February, but also dry (and colder) from July-October.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro during full Moon:
When the peak of Kilimanjaro and magnificent glaciers are lit up by the full moon, the view is absolutely stunning. For this reason alone, some climbers schedule their trek to coincide with this celestial event, occuring once a month. However, a practical reason for climbing at these times is that a bright moon along with a clear sky will improve your visibility throughout your climb, and most importantly, during the summit attempt

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Nowadays climbers make up the bulk of all those who conquer Kilimanjaro and the mountain is in fact one of the highest peaks accessible to hikers in the world. Of course there are extremely severe climbs available, including some grade 3+ climbs, but those we leave to the professional alpine climbers and experienced mountaineers. The information on this website is primarily concerned with the hiking routes, which "the average hikers" can follow successfully.
With the adequate preparation any reasonably fit person above the age of 12 years can reach the summit successfully, in fact the oldest person to age of 90!!

Mount Kilimanjaro Equipments:
The Kilimanjaro climbing outfitter helps Tourists plan and organizes trip. All accommodation equipments are provided like Matresses, bedsheets, Tents, chairs, tables, mess tent, cooker, water jerry can, toilets, sleeping bags, walking sticks. In addition to above equipments, the tourists have to bring personal Kilimanjaro trekking gears. Or you can hire/rent from modern established Kilimanjaro equipments stores.Good hiking boots,waterproof outer clothing is essential for keeping warm and comfortable at high altitudes
Mountain Menu:
Three healthy prepared meals a day that is (Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Hot Dinner). We control at our best things like fats, red meat and cholesterol in our cooking oil. Carbohydrates and food with energy is needed.

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest Mountain in Africa 5895m/19340 ft. is the only Mountain in the World with the perfect symmetrical crater. Is the highest free standing Mountain in the World?
Mount Kilimanjaro is within Tanzania Northern Part.

Kilimanjaro is located just (Location: 3.07 S, 37.35 E) near the equator, in the Tropical Country yet its peak covered by snow throughout the year.

Kilimanjaro is composed of three distinct volcanic cones: Kibo 5,895 m (19,341 ft); Mawenzi 5,149 m (16,893 ft); and Shira 3,962 m (13,000 ft). Uhuru Peak is the highest summit on Kibo's crater rim.
Kilimanjaro is a giant stratovolcano that began forming a million years ago, when lava spilled from the Rift Valley zone. It is ideal for researchers and Volcano discovery climbing, Climbing Kilimanjaro you will see unique plants and flowers.
Kilimanjaro is one of the highest walk able summits on the planet, a beacon for visitors from around the world and fourth highest of the Seven Summits.

People who wish to climb Mt Kilimanjaro are advised to undertake appropriate research and ensure that they are both properly equipped and physically capable. Though the climb is technically very easy, the altitude, low temperature, and occasional high winds make this a difficult and dangerous trek. Acclimatisation is essential, and even then most people suffer some degree ofaltitude sickness.
How to prevent altitude sickness

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a period of year (months) in which weather is friendly.
When to go: Clearest and warmest conditions from December to February, but also dry (and colder) from July-September.

Make sure you have made enough acclimatization.When climbing above 300 metres, sleeping elevation should not increase more than 300 metres per night and spend a second night at same elevation for every 1000 metres. That is why we recommend to take an extra day for acclimatization so that your Kilimanjaro climbing holiday goes and finishes with success.
Go slowly! This is special warning for extra fit climbers who have a tendency to go too fast and increase their risk for AMS. Please take advise of Guides and surely you will be safe and success in your Kilimanjaro trekking expedition.
Drink as much water as you can, and enough water is provided by Travel Agencies/Kilimanjaro climbing outfitter. Acclimatisation and the exertion of the climb caused fluid loss. You will need to drink 3-5 litres per day! Monitor your urine color (should be clear).

Don’t over –exert yourself when you first get up to altitude, but light activity is better than sleeping because respiration decreases during sleep, making AMS symptoms worse.
Avoid smoking, alcohol and tranquillizers as they further decrease the respiratory drive during sleeping-resulting in worsening symptoms.

Eat a high carbohydrate diet (more than 70% of calories from carbohydrate).Oral rehydration salts and energy bars are recommended. Ask the Travel agency or Kilimanjaro trekking for Menu daily time table and demand what you need.

Strongly consider the use of Acetazolamide (Diamox) to speed acclimatisation with a factor 3-4.

Kilimanjaro Trekking Routes

There are 6 routes in which climbers use to reach Kilimanjaro summit. These are Machame route mostly 6 days, Marangu can be climbed 5 and 6 days, Londorossi/Lemosho 7 or 8 days, Umbwe 5 day or 6 days, Londorossi/Western Breach 8-10 days, Rongai 6 days.

The Rongai is the easiest camping route and the Marangu is also relatively easy, but accommodation is in huts. As a result, this route tends to be very busy, and ascent and descent routes are the same.
Vegetation and Plants
Kilimanjaro has a large variety of forest types over an altitudinal range of 3,000 m (9,843 ft) containing over 1,200 vascular plant species. Montane Ocotea forests occur on the wet southern slope. Cassipourea and Juniperus forests grow on the dry northern slope. Subalpine Erica forests at 4,100 m (13,451 ft) represent the highest elevation cloud forests in Africa.
The Climate
Being only 3 degrees south of the equator, Kilimanjaro is influenced by the passage of the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone. There is a constant feeling of summer, and there are two rainy seasons to keep in mind. The highest rainfall occurs from March lasting until about the end of May. This is monsoon time. Slightly less rain falls during the short rainy period, which occurs from around October to November, but can extend into December. Apart from these factors, climbing Kilimanjaro remains fairly constant throughout the year.

Best climate for Kilimanjaro trekking is important point to consider.Clearest and warmest conditions from December to February, but also dry (and colder) from July-October.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro during full Moon:
When the peak of Kilimanjaro and magnificent glaciers are lit up by the full moon, the view is absolutely stunning. For this reason alone, some climbers schedule their trek to coincide with this celestial event, occuring once a month. However, a practical reason for climbing at these times is that a bright moon along with a clear sky will improve your visibility throughout your climb, and most importantly, during the summit attempt

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Nowadays climbers make up the bulk of all those who conquer Kilimanjaro and the mountain is in fact one of the highest peaks accessible to hikers in the world. Of course there are extremely severe climbs available, including some grade 3+ climbs, but those we leave to the professional alpine climbers and experienced mountaineers. The information on this website is primarily concerned with the hiking routes, which "the average hikers" can follow successfully.
With the adequate preparation any reasonably fit person above the age of 12 years can reach the summit successfully, in fact the oldest person to age of 90!!

Mount Kilimanjaro Equipments:
The Kilimanjaro climbing outfitter helps Tourists plan and organizes trip. All accommodation equipments are provided like Matresses, bedsheets, Tents, chairs, tables, mess tent, cooker, water jerry can, toilets, sleeping bags, walking sticks. In addition to above equipments, the tourists have to bring personal Kilimanjaro trekking gears. Or you can hire/rent from modern established Kilimanjaro equipments stores.Good hiking boots,waterproof outer clothing is essential for keeping warm and comfortable at high altitudes
Mountain Menu:
Three healthy prepared meals a day that is (Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Hot Dinner). We control at our best things like fats, red meat and cholesterol in our cooking oil. Carbohydrates and food with energy is needed.

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