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Kilimanjaro
The Highest Free Standing Mountain In Africa
Hike to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro for your next challenge. To trek and climb Kili is a challenge that is on almost every adventurers list. About 50% of all people who attempt Killimanjaro, make it to the top – poor acclimatisation to the reduced oxygen levels is the main cause for many who do not make it. Altitude Sickness is avoidable so plan to have enough time and a budget that allows sufficient time to acclimatise - include an extra day or 2. About 90% of climbers opt for the faster Marangu route with its well equipped shops and huts along the way, but a safer option is the Machame route with it's easier start. The gradual start gives better acclimatisation and therefore a better chance of reaching the summit. 7 days is the ideal minimum for the Machame route, whereas the Marangu route can be done in 6 if you can cope with the lack of oxygen, or if you are already acclimatised. There are places to acclimatise at a base near the trailhead to the Shira Plateau route.
The Lemosho or Shira Routes are also good for acclimatisation.
The start of the hike is in lush tropical rainforest
Overnight in tents on most routes
Climbing through the sub Alpine zone with the summit in view
The final ascent in the Alpine zone
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