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Climb Mount Kilimanjaro: A Complete Trekker's Guide

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Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
14 Apr 2011
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852844134
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ISBN (10)
1852844132
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.9cm
Weight
350g
Pages
256
No. Maps
26
No. Photos
107
Originally Published
1 Nov 2004

Kilimanjaro: A Complete Trekker's Guide

Preparations, practicalities and trekking routes to the ‘Roof of Africa’ by Alex Stewart

Guidebook to all the possible routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro (5895m), Africa's highest peak. Includes detailed information on getting there, local conditions, preparation, acclimatisationand descent routes. Routes covered are Marangu, Umbwe, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai, South and North Circuit Paths, Mweka (descent) and Momela routes. More...

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Seasons

Two dry seasons - mid-December to March and July to early October. Possible at rainy times, but Read More... who wants to climb in clouds and downpours on a hill like Kilimanjaro?

Centres

Flights into Nairobi in Kenya, Dar es Salaam or Kili airport. Outfitter normally based in Arusha Read More... or Moshi.

Difficulty

Kilimanjaro is a big mountain, but the normal trekking routes are not technically difficult. Read More... 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.
 
 

PART 1 – INTRODUCTION AND PRACTICALITIES
Choosing a Route
Kilimanjaro’s Routes
Costs and Budgeting
When to Go
Pre-Departure Preparation
Getting There
By Air
By Land
Permits and Visas
Tanzanian Visas
Kenyan Visas
Accommodation
Language
Maps
Equipment
Insurance
Health Considerations
Pre-Trek Health
On-Trek Health and Safety
Mountain Sickness (AMS
Diamox
Acclimitisation Trek – Mt Meru
Momela Route
Selecting an Outfitter
Guides and Porters
Tipping
Environmental and Cultural Considerations
Using this Guide

PART 2 – THE STORY OF KILIMANJARO
People of the Region
The Chagga
The Maasai
Origin of the Mountain’s Name
Exploration

PART 3 – NATURAL HISTORY
Geology and Vulcanology
Glacial Recession
Climate
Animal and Plant Life
Lower Slopes
Forest Zone
Heath/Moorland Zone
Highland Desert Zone
Summit Zone

PART 4 – CLIMBING KILIMANJARO

Ascent Routes
A: Marangu Route
B: Umbwe Route
C: Machame Route
D: Lemosho Route
E: Shira Route
F: Rongai Route
Alternative Five-day Rongai Route

Circuit Paths
G: South Circuit Path
H: North Circuit Path

Summit Ascent Routes
I: Normal/Marangu Route
J: Barafu Route
K: Western Breach Route

The Summit

Descent Routes
L: Marangu Route
M: Mweka Route
N: Alternative Mweka Route

APPENDICES
Appendix A – Ascent Route Comparison Chart
Appendix B – Accommodation
Appendix C – Useful Addresses
Appendix D – Bibliography and Further Reading
Appendix E – Language Glossary

 
 
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