climbing kilimanjaro – a life-time adventurous experience

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Looking for extreme adventure in Africa? Add Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru Trekking to your schedule. For your knowledge, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa & the tallest free-standing mountain in the globe.

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Africa is certainly a land of wonders, from the driest wastelands to the wettest forests andamazing historical milestones to untouched natural exquisiteness, Africa has manydestinations which are matchless in themselves.

Likewise, Kilimanjaro, the peakmountain of Africa, is anotherwonder that attracts the touriststhroughout the globe. With hoarypeaks, and humid jungle, thismountain offers & memorableadventure experience and colorfulbackground for fictitious works &films. . Kilimanjaro & its sister crest– Mount Kenya are extremelyrenowned amongst mountainhikers. With suitable slope andclimate condition, climbing MtKilimanjaro is very simple thatdoes not require any equipmentor technical skills. Along withcourageous climbing, Mt.Kilimanjaro provides a realisticclimatic trip with sights ofinteresting wildlife, unbelievablescenery

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Distinctively, Mt. Kilimanjaro isdominated by 3 volcanic cones –Shira, Mawenzi and Kibo. Though,most mountain sides providesmooth slopes to hike, some cliffbands such as Breach Wall are thealpine test-pieces for hikers, evenfor those who’re technicallyproficient. Trekking up this lovelymountain is a route of seven toeight days, and paths throughhumid jungles and snowy peaks.What you require to arrive at thepeak is a walking stick,appropriate outfit and highwillpower.

There’re 6 major routes for Kilimanjaro hiking which comprise Machame, Shira, Umbwe,Rongai, Lemoshoand Marangu. Mount Meru is explained as a regular trekking route preferredby most hikers. Machame route is the most difficult climbing course, but the picturesquebeauty and several natural wonders on this hiking course attract the experienced hikers topick it. Though the mountain is unlocked all seasons, it’s wise to consider the climateconditions prior to fixing your hiking date. The climate conditions from Jan to Mar remaintepid in spite of sporadic cloudbursts. However, the most appropriate time to climbKilimanjaro is June to October when the conditions turned out to be suitable for trekking.