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Mount Kilimanjaro is the crown of Tanzania. The view
of this majestic mountain’s gigantic snow-capped summit
dome, rising high above the surrounding savannah is the
one of Africa’s classic images. At 5896 metes (19,344
ft), Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, and
one of the highest volcanoes in the world, attracting
trekkers and climbers from every corner of the world.
The attraction is even greater because with time and
preparation, it is possible to walk all the way to the
summit without technical mountaineering equipment or
experience.
The
Kilimanjaro massif has two main peaks; Kibo, the flat
topped dome at the center of massif, Mawenzi a group of
jagged points and pinnacles on the eastern side. The top
of Kibo dips inwards to form a crater which cannot be
seen from below. Although Mount Kilimanjaro lies just
three degree south of the equator, both Kibo and Mawenzi
have permanent caps of snow and ice.
The
highest point on Kibo and the whole of Kilimanjaro
massif is Uhuru peak. Also on Kibo is slightly lower
peak of Gillman’s Point, both are goals for most
trekkers. The peaks of Mawenzi are for mountaineers only
Kilimanjaro has been designated as a National Park by
the government of Tanzania.
From
Mount Kilimanjaro we have another second highest
Mountain known as Mount Meru which is located in Arusha
national parks. It has total of 4566 (14979ft) can
provide spectacular view of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the
surrounding countryside. Mt. Meru is a classic volcanic
cone with dramatic horseshoe caldera/crater. The trek to
summit takes three days with two nights on the mountain
either in tents or mountain huts.
INFORMATION'S FOR TREKKERS ON MOUNT
KILIMANJARO AND MOUNT MERU
Seasons and weather conditions.
The best
time to visit Tanzania is during the dry season
especially just after the rains have finished and the
vegetation is lush and green. East Africa has two rainy
seasons, the long rains which normally starts at the end
of march and last until the June, and the short rains
which normally occur in October and November. Naturally
conditions on the mountains can become very slippery in
the rains and snow can become problem on some of the
routes to the summit. Dry season months of June to
September and December to February can usually be
counted as the best months for trekking.
Temperatures
Being only three degrees south of the Equator, it
is the altitude which affect the temperature as the trek
progresses Day-time temperatures on the lower parts of
the mountain are often pleasantly warm, even hot,
although a brief rain shower in the afternoon is always
possible. As soon as the sun goes down the air
temperatures becomes cold and as the trek progresses on
the higher parts of the mountain the temperature often
drop below freezing. Warm clothes and a warm sleeping
bag are essential.
Altitude
Although many thousands of trekkers successful
reach Gillman’s Point or Uhuru Peak every year without
any real difficult, many others do not make to the top
because they suffer from altitude sickness, which is
caused by combination of the decrease in atmospheric
pressure and the decreased oxygen content of the air. To
avoid this it is very important to acclimatize by
ascending slowly and steadily, even if you are fit, you
should not try to rush up to mount Kilimanjaro.
Routes
There are different routes that are available while
climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Marangu Route, Rongai Route, Lemosho Route, Umbwe Route and Machame Route are main
Routes while trekking to Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Meru
and Oldonyo Lengai are the mountains that are easily
climbed too.
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