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January 31st, 2012 | Author: Kilimanjaro (or Kilima Njaro, which means “shining mountain” in Swahili), formerly Kaiser-Wilhelm-Spitze, is a moutain in northeastern Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain rise in the world, rising 4600 meters (15,000 ft) from the base, and includes the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,340 ft), providing the dramatic view from the surrounding plains.
Brief Summary about the different Routes to Mount Kilimajaro:
The Marangu Route offers walking on gentle forest and moorland paths up to 4700m. Above, scree leads to Gillman’s Point on the often snowy crater rim which is followed to Uhuru Peak. Accommodation is in huts.
The Machame and Umbwe Routes are tougher. Steep forest paths, easy scrambling and airy ridges lead to the final screes and hence the crater. Nights are spent in tents. The Mweka Route is generally used to descend after either of the last two routes. The remote Lemosho Glades Route, is particularly beautiful and goes through one of the few areas on Kilimanjaro that is rich in game.
Kilimanjaro Route: Marangu Route
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