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Mountain Climbing...................................................................................................
Although Mt. Kilimanjaro tops the list as Africa's most famous -- and highest -- mountain, Tanzania boasts many other mountain ranges and attractive peaks. Most of the country's mountains and volcanoes are located in the north and east of the country. They vary from the dramatic crater of Mt. Meru and the active volcano of ol Donyo Lengai to tamer options like the Usambara Mountains and, the comparatively gentle slopes of the Crater Highlands. Hiking trips and mountain climbing in Tanzania are becoming popular options for visitors not content to observe the country from the back of a game viewing vehicle. Instead, adventurous types are taking advantage of the many trails and peaks Tanzania has to offer.
Mt. Kilimanjaro (N)
Kilimanjaro can be trekked all year, with advantages and disadvantages each month. Mid December, Jan, Feb and March are the warmest months, almost clear of clouds. April and early May could get heavy rain or snow, but is good if you want a quiet clear mountain. By late June, July and through August it can be very cold at night but the sky is clear above 3000 meters so there are great views. Through September and October it gets steadily warmer.
October is particularly good if you want little or no rain, mild weather and few people on the mountain. November to mid-December is the short rains season. Possibly afternoon thunderstorms but tends to clear in evening with good views at night and mornings. There can be heavy snow towards the summit. All Kilimanjaro treks are challenging and you need a good level of fitness. We use tents rather than the huts on this trek as we find they provide you with a better night's sleep (less disturbance) and more comfort than the huts which are in bad repair.
The camping equipment and services we use on this route are designed to offer a higher than normal level of comfort with little extras like toilet tents so you don't have to use the public facilities, top quality sleeping bags, thick foam mattresses and a dining tent with tables and chairs in which to enjoy your specially prepared meals. Regardless of comfort you will need to be ready for very variable temperatures, from hot to extremely cold.
Kilimanjaro Itineraries
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