Mount Kilimanjaro: Africa’s Tallest Mountain

Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain, standing at 19,341 feet. Located in Northern Tanzania near the Kenyan border, the Mount Kilimanjaro climb is a challenge for any mountaineer. The mountain has 3 major routes to the summit – Machame Route, Rongai Route, and Marangu Route – varying in difficulty level. This blog post will introduce you to Mount Kilimanjaro climb – its history and legends as well as all challenges it presents mountaineers with!

Machame route: this route is the most scenic climb route. It is also one of the longest routes to take to reach Uhuru Peak, which stands at 19,341 feet. This route takes mountaineers through five different vegetation zones and six climate regions, which gives mountaineers a chance to explore various ecosystems in the climb.

Rongai Route: this is one of the easiest routes for mount climbers. It starts from Rongai Gate at about 1540 meters above sea level and requires no special climbing skills or equipment since it does not present extreme challenges such as glacier crossings. Despite its ease, this route still offers spectacular views!

Marangu Route: The Marangu Route is also known as ‘Coca-Cola’ due to its popularity among climbers because mount Coca Cola can be seen on clear days during an ascent up the climb One section along this path circles Kilimanjaro climb base for a stunning view of the Kibo Crater.

Kilimanjaro’s summit is located at Uhuru Peak which stands 19340ft above sea level! It is truly spectacular when you arrive there after completing your Kilimanjaro Climb!

What do I need for the climb?

This special climb is an excellent adventure to have! It can be climbed by mountaineers of all skill levels, young or old. There are plenty of routes available so you should find the perfect one for your expedition! I hope this article will help you plan the Kilimanjaro journey from start to finish including what route would be the best fit for your group, safety precautions, equipment needed as well as other things that could come up during the Kilimanjaro climb process.

If any information seems unclear please feel free to contact Zara Tours with questions or concerns about the Kilimanjaro Climb! They want mount climbers like yourself to know exactly what to expect when mount climbing Kilimanjaro and how to prepare for such a journey.

Zara Tours is the leading mount climb company in Africa offering thousands of climbers like you an unforgettable experience on Mount Kilimanjaro!