22/10/2020
Adventure climbs to Mount Kilimanjaro:
At 19330ft, Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro, marks the highest point in Africa.
This is one of the most climbed of the world’s big mountains, and an iconic feature of the East African landscape.
Kilimanjaro is a freestanding volcanic cone, meaning that it does not belong to a mountain range, but rises majestically from the great Maasai Steppe with her sister peak, Mount Meru, a short distance away, and rising to 14980ft. Kilimanjaro is the highest volcanic feature of its type in the world.
Kilimanjaro is an attractive climb prospect for many who have never attempted a big mountain, and is generally served by a comprehensive fraternity of climb outfitters and specialist guides. There are many who say that Kilimanjaro is an easy mountain to climb, and although it is true that there are no technical aspects to summiting this great mountain, those who have done, even seasoned mountaineers, will admit that it is no walk in the park.
There are a variety of approaches to the summit of Kilimanjaro, with the easiest usually regarded as being Marangu Route(Coca Cola Route) and the most challenging being the Machame Route(Whisky Route) -Western Breach through Arrow Glacier. In between there is Lemosho Route, Shira Route, Umbwe Route, Maua Route and Rongai Route, each of which offers unique perspective of Kilimanjaro, and each a superb trekking experience in some of the world’s most beautiful and best preserved tropical highland habitat.