Climbing Kilimanjaro

1. Climbing Kilimanjaro For climbing Kilimanjaro, the choice of tour operator is also important, given that climbing can be done without a guide. Secondly, the tour operators offer different packages that can include airfare, hotel accommodation, travel, equipment, and much more. There is no real material reference, but surfing on the Internet must allow comparison of the product range and make a choice based on the price and other benefits. There are five routes to the summit, and hiking is also open to children from ten years. However for all ages, sufficient time is required for acclimatization to high altitudes. We must also take into account the large temperature amplitudes between the foot of the mountain and

2. its summit, where there could possibly range from thirty to thirty-three degrees minimum during the day and at least fifteen or twenty degrees below zero at sunset. Of course, the temperatures decline as we approach the summit. These temperature variations are important and are therefore to be considered in choosing the period of ascent and in the choice of the guide. When is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro? When is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro? Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro can be done at all times of the year. However, the rains should be avoided for obvious practical reasons. The risk of rain falls is frequent because of the slippery and the rain can surprise hikers at any stage. This can be a real handicap on some roads and the camp where the tents replace the deposits. There are two rainy seasons, the first is between late March and mid June, and the other from October to late November. The season of tours from June to October is controversial. While the weather is good but the trails are crowded and therefore the houses are often full. For those seeking tranquility and escape, this is not the best time. For those who dream of seeing the famous snows of Kilimanjaro, January to March is the only period to be considered Choice of Route To Climb Kilimanjaro Choice of Route To Climb Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro consists of three extinct volcanoes. The highest of them and which is most talked about today is the Uhuru Peak. To achieve this peak, two of the five roads leading to it are the usual routes charged by

3. trekkers. The roads are Marangu Road, often known as Cola Road (a brand of soft drink), and the Machame Road, also known by the term Whisky Road. The three other roads, Shira Road, Rongai Umbwe Road and Road are less crowded because more technically challenging or more remote access from Tanzania. The Marangu route is the easiest and fastest with five days of climbing. It is also more convenient and more comfortable because it is the only one that can be housed in shelters, all other channels can not be achieved in tents. The Machame route, although a bit more difficult to climb, offers spectacular scenery, it also offers an extra day of climbing, giving you more time to acclimatize. To know more details: Nisha Africa Safaris