We hereby bring Kilimanjaro climbing frequently asked questions. These FAQs and answers help visitors to make Kilimanjaro trips online booking. We hear people asking where Mount Kilimanjaro is, and what things to do are. Other adventure enthusiasts ask when the best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is. Then, after some answers, more questions arise, like how many trails for hiking to the summit. Nevertheless, can we find a rental gear shop to buy mountain equipment?
To start with, we answer that Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania in the northern part, and borders Kenya. The reason why many people confuse is that Kilimanjaro is geographically closer to Kenya’s Border. Furthermore, Mount Kilimanjaro is among the national parks, managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. Tanzania National Parks is the parastatal organization of the Tanzania Government, under the same ministry, which manages Mount Kilimanjaro.
Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain in Tanzania. The mountain is in the Kilimanjaro Biosphere Reserve, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the highest free-standing mountain in the world, and the highest peak in Africa, with a height of 5,895 m (19,340 ft). These characteristics make Kilimanjaro to be among the seven summit peaks. Also, Kilimanjaro was formed from a stratovolcano, and it is among the biggest 7 volcanoes on Earth.
This guide to Mount Kilimanjaro activities shows you the best things to do on the mountain. Things to do are moderately easy like sightseeing, cultural tours, coffee tours, and waterfall trips at the Kilimanjaro foothills. Adventure things to do are challenging Kilimanjaro climbing trips, which end at the Summit peak, known as Uhuru Peak. Nevertheless, in the mountains, visitors can do rock climbing and volcano tours.
Another familiar frequently asked question is the best time to visit Kilimanjaro. The Best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is in the dry season. The favorite dry season is in the months of July to October and January to March. Due to global warming, and change in weather, there is a lack of rain in November and December; hence many climbers also do Kilimanjaro expeditions. A further note is that, if Kilimanjaro visitors want to summit with sunrise, February is the favorite month to do so. Also, at the times of the year, there are chosen dates to climb Kilimanjaro with a full moon.
Thousands of climbers from different global countries visit Tanzania, however, they vary in culture and language. Hence, another FAQ is do you have guides who speak my language? Kilimanjaro multi-language guides are available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Chinese.
Kilimanjaro trails are an ideal way to experience the incredible beauty of Africa’s biggest mountain. Follow this mountain guide online, and read about Kilimanjaro routes. This travel guide will help you make Kilimanjaro trip planning and booking trips. In Addition to that, the longest trekking Kilimanjaro route is the Northern Circuit route.
Another common question is about the differences between Kilimanjaro routes. Here, we love to introduce the most unknown variation between Kilimanjaro routes. The routes which begin with stunning forest trekking hours are the Lemosho route and the Rongai route. Also, a climber spends an amount of time in Mount Kilimanjaro montane forest. Among of beautiful plants to see is Kilimanjar impatient, a beautiful elephant flower. We recommend travelers to consider forest trekking trails such as Rongai, and Lemosho routes.
In order to make your Kilimanjaro challenge trip, you need a complete idea of mountain equipment. Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris DMC helps you with a list of hiking gears list to take with you. Also, we advise you to buy gear and rent hiking gear in Tanzania. Hiring gear in Moshi or Arusha is affordable and more convenient than taking it on your international flight.
How many people deserve the Kilimanjaro group discount price? Among the reasons for travelers to join a group, is to share costs, and lower the Kilimanjaro climbing price. At Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris company, we consider a number of 4 people or more, as a group and get a discount Kilimanjaro travel package.
Finally, how to reach Mount Kilimanjaro is a sound travel tip to know. Most people book a flight to land at the Kilimanjaro international airport. Other travelers arrive at Nyerere International Airport and take a regional bus to Moshi, such as the Kilimanjaro Express bus. Sometimes, there is a cheap flight ticket that arrives in Nairobi Kenya. So those people who land in Kenya, travel by bus shuttle. Virgin Atlantic offers cheap flight deals to South Africa, and then you can fly to Tanzania through Ethiopian Airlines or Qatar Airways.
