| snow-covered equatorial mountain located largely | | | | requires a minimum of 5 days and there are |
| in Tanzania and a small portion in Kenya. The | | | | many different routes to use that is the Marangu, |
| picturesque images of the soaring snow-covered | | | | Shira, Mweka, Umbwe and Machame. The most |
| cone rising regally from the fertile green foothills | | | | popular route is the Marangu which starts at the |
| have become the powerful motif of | | | | Marangu Gate at 6000 ft. and has huts and |
| Tanzania’s extraordinary extremes. Most | | | | facilities along the way. The other routes are |
| people do acknowledge the sense of awe of the | | | | more scenic and astounding with views of glaciers |
| highest peak when the clouds clear, giving a | | | | although they are for expert climbers. |
| glimpse of the soaring peaks, that shine brightly in | | | | What to carry for the hike |
| the equatorial sun. | | | | The first two days require comfortable clothing. In |
| Representing a powerful life source of the Chagga | | | | most cases many people under estimate the |
| people, the slopes of the mountain have been | | | | frigid conditions of the mountain above 12,000 |
| homes to a large number and group of people | | | | feet. Warm clothing are a must carry and they |
| who have cultivated the slopes and taken a sip of | | | | should include fleece shirts, warm pants, |
| the endless spring waters. Known to be the | | | | waterproof and windproof shell pants, scarfs and |
| highest mountain that regular people can climb | | | | wool hats. Hiking boats and warm stockings should |
| Kilimanjaro still remains a considerable feat of | | | | not be forgotten as they are appropriate for |
| humane stamina. Climbers of this free standing | | | | 15,000 feet and above. Sunglasses, suntan lotion |
| mountain cover a minimum of 80 kilometers on | | | | and a hat with a brim to protect your face and |
| the feet on a 5 days round walk to the peak for | | | | neck are also necessary at this altitude as |
| the breathtaking oxygen at the top that is half | | | | it’s too bright. Lastly but not list ,also |
| less the amount we consume at Sea level. | | | | necessary are your sleeping bag, water bottle, |
| Despite the fact that it is possible to trek the | | | | trail mix, energy snacks and candy bars, flashlight, |
| Pinnacle of Kibo (the mountain to the highest | | | | camera with film and personal toiletries including |
| peak) without relying on any thing like a gear, tour | | | | toilet paper. None of the above are available |
| operators still advise you to be in a good physical | | | | passed the gate, therefore you have to get them |
| and health conditions to trek to the highest peak | | | | at the gate. |
| in Africa. The overall hike to the highest peak | | | | |