Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking.
This is the highest mountain in Africa (5895m) and the highest free standing outcrop in the world. At the “Roof of Africa’’, you are presented with a vista that encompasses Kenya and Tanzania – a magnificent panorama of high plains and distant horizon.
This mountain is in the Kilimanjaro National Park where you can see some of the wild animals, different species of birds as well as learning many species of plants.
If you have little mountain walking and camping experience and are not sure if you’re fit we advise you to take the Marangu route (entirely hut based) then make sure you have at least one acclimatisation day. This increases the chances of a succesful summit. If neccessary discuss your choice with us.
For those who do not feel comfortable of climbing the mountain we arrange day trips hiking along the foot of the mountains as well.
In Kilimanjaro we trek through different routes; Machame route, Marangu route, Lemosho route, Umbwe route and the Rongai route.
Sunrise at Kilimanjaro
This is Mount Kilimanjaro guideline which should be adhered to;
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| Marangu route. |
Very popular, gentle gradients and long sections up to 4700 m. Beautiful forests and moorlands, comfortable but basic huts, good for acclimatization. |
64km. |
5 or 6 days
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| Machame route. |
Second most popular route, beautiful forest, very good for acclimatization, scenic traverse to Barafu. It's the most scenic and succesfull route to reach the summit. Camping. |
49km. |
6 or 7 days
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| Lemosho route. |
Long access drive, remote, less frequented, beautiful forests, scenic traverse to Barafu, camping, excellent for acclimatization. |
56km. |
6 or 7 days
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| Rongai route. |
Long access drive, remote, less frequented, high-altitude mountain scenery, camping, good for acclimatization. |
65km. |
6 or 7 days
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| Umbwe route. |
Shortest and steepest route, though beautiful forests, spectacular ridge, scenic traverse to Barafu. Acclimatization is recommended before you start the tour, camping. |
37km. |
6 or 7 days
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Mount Meru Trekking.
This is the second highest mountain in Tanzania with the height of 4560m. This mountain is in the Arusha National Park.
In Mount Meru we trek through only one route which is the Momela route. The trekking takes at least 3 days for those who are fit but we add one or two days for those who want to acclimatize.
Mount Meru with a view of the Horseshoe Crater
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| Momela route. |
It starts at Momela gate on the eastern side of the mountain and goes to the summit along the northern arm of the horseshoe crater. The route is steep and altitude is felt so go slowly to succeed.
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20 km.
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3 or 4 days
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More information on Meru trekking: http://www.youtube.com/AfroriginalTours
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