Kilimanjaro trekking guide routes to the Roof of Africa Cicerone | 9781852847586

Guidebook describing all the trekking routes on Kilimanjaro (5895m), one of the Seven Summits. With 6 ascent routes, 3 summit ascents, the Circuit Path and descent paths, the guide also provides comprehensive information on preparation and access, a route on Mt Meru, as well as information on accommodation and other facilities. Seasons: Two dry seasons - mid-December to March and July to early October Centres: Flights into Nairobi in Kenya, Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro International Airport; outfitters normally based in Arusha or Moshi Difficulty: Kilimanjaro is a big mountain, but the normal trekking routes are not technically difficult. Altitude and acclimatisation are the main problems and AMS can kill if not taken seriously. Must See: Dawn over Africa from the summit, the natural environment, the Crater