Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro, with its three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira, is a dormant volcano in Tanzania and the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 metres or 19,341 feet above sea level (the Uhuru Peak/Kibo Peak). There are six official trekking routes by which to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, namely: Marangu, Rongai, Lemosho, Shira, Umbwe and Machame. Of all the routes, Machame is by far the most scenic albeit steeper route up the mountain, which can be done in six or seven days. Lemosho Route is also claimed to be the most scenic and as it takes the longest time, it has the best success rate as climbers have more days to aclimatise to the altitude. The Rongai is the easiest and least scenic of all camping routes with the most difficult summit night and the Marangu is also relatively easy, but accommodation is in shared huts with all other climbers. As a result, this route tends to be very busy, and ascent and descent routes are the same. Umbwe route is the shortest and thus the lowest success route, and we do not encourage clients to do ths route. Fly to Tanzania, landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport - and then we overnight you at the Kilimanjaro Lodge,and the following morning, your Mountain Guide will meet with you and give you a briefing before you depart to the start point for your trek up Mount Kilimanjaro.

People who wish to trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, are advised to undertake appropriate research and ensure that they are both properly equipped and physically capable. Acclimatisation is essential, and even then most experienced trekkers suffer some degree of altitude sickness. Kilimanjaro summit is well above the altitude at which high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), or high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) can occur. All trekkers will suffer considerable discomfort, typically shortage of breath, hypothermia and headaches. Of the ice cover still present in 2000, 26% had disappeared by 2007. While the current shrinking and thinning of Kilimanjaro's ice fields appears to be unique within its almost twelve millennium history, it is contemporaneous with widespread glacier retreat in mid-to-low latitudes across the globe. Unless trends change, Kilimanjaro is expected to become ice-free sometime between 2022 and 2033…so be sure to book your Kilimanjaro Trek in Tanzania with African Bundu Safaris, before the ice melts. I personally led a group of teenagers up Kilimanjaro in 1995, with the vast majority of them reaching Gilman’s Point at 5685m and then myself and one lad, continued to the Uhuru Peak…an awesome experience. Combine your Mount Kilimanjaro Climb with a safari to the Serengeti Plains and Ngorongoro Crater and possibly end with a few days relaxing at the beaches of Zanzibar Island.

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Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
Lemosho route approaches from the west known as the southern circuit and descent is made via the Mweka route. Lemosho Route is an unspoiled, remote, and less people on trek compaired with any other route within Mount Kilimanjaro, and highest success to the summit "The Uhuru peak". Each night we will be camping in mountain dome tents enjoying the meals prepared by our mountain camp chefs. Climbers will normally spend 7 nights on the trek, sleeping in tents. We highly recommend this route to Trekkers who love hiking and want to have the best chance of summitting.		-
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Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Kilimanjaro is an awe-inspiring and magnificent climb: highest peak in Africa rising 19,340 ft (5,895m); There are several routes to choose from and they vary by steepness and popularity: The Second, the Machame Route, is a bit more challenging, and each night instead of over-nighting in Huts you will sleep in tents. Both routes provide a spectacular view as you hike through a variety of habitats including rain forest, moor land with huge lobelia plants, the alpine desert and the magnificent glacier walls – with of course some cloud on the way. This route you typically have 5 nights on the mountain - and is possible the most scenic route, known as "The Whisky Route".		-
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Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
Kilimanjaro is an awe-inspiring and magnificent climb: highest peak in Africa rising 19,340 ft (5,895m); the largest freestanding mountain in the world. There are several routes to choose from and they vary by steepness and popularity: The first, the Marangu route, is the easiest route and the most frequented trail on up the mountain. On this route you will stay in huts each night, before departing on the next day’s hike. Typically, this route is done in 5 days, staying in hutted accommodation - often called "the Coca-Cola" route. This route is the cheapest of all Kilimanjaro Routes.		-
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Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
The Rongai route is considered more scenic than the Marangu route, easiest of all the Mount Kilimanjaro routes to summit. It has a relatively gentle gradient and short daily stages as it winds its way from the starting point just south of the Kenya/Tanzanian border. It passes through farmland and forest, past Alpine moorland to the beautiful summit cone. There are magnificent views throughout, with possibilities for wildlife viewing easier than the Machame route and has a high success rate to the summit "The Uhuru Peak" know as 'Roof-top of Africa'. The Rongai route is quietest routes, and has less people on the trek, Descent is via the Marangu route on the southeast side of the mountain. This route is typically completed in 6 days or 7 days allowing for good acclimatization.		-
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