Kilimanjaro Scenic Area Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa and the largest independent mountain in the world, with an altitude of 5,895 meters. It is known as the "Mount Everest" of Africa and the "Roof of Africa". The mountain is located in the northeast of Tanzania, close to Kenya. The main body of the mountain slopes down to the plain below in a typical volcanic curve. The top of the mountain is covered with ice and snow all year round. There are many mammals living in the surrounding forests, some of which are rare species on the verge of extinction.In Swahili, "Kilimanjaro" means "shining mountain" or "bright and beautiful mountain". In the famous novel "The Snows of Kilimanjaro", Hemingway sketched out the magical artistic conception in just a few words at the beginning, which made many people begin to admire this peak. For Tanzanians, Kilimanjaro is their pride. They regard themselves as the people under the sails of the grassland, and there are countless myths and legends about this mountain.
Today, Kilimanjaro is a place where mountaineering enthusiasts from all over the world gather. Mountaineering enthusiasts of all colors often show their skills here. However, due to the global greenhouse effect in recent years, the snow on Kilimanjaro is melting and may disappear completely within 15 years. Compared with 1912 alone, the "snow cap" on the top of the mountain has shrunk by 82%. So tourists who want to visit here should hurry up.
Attractions distribution:
Mount Kilimanjaro is now a national park, consisting of all the mountains above the tree line and through the mountains. Forest belt The mountain is composed of six forest corridors, with tropical, temperate and cold zone wild plants and wild animals living there. There are usually two routes for climbers: one is the "tourist climbing" route, where tourists climb to the top of the mountain in three days with the help of guides and porters; the other is the "mountaineering athlete" route, which is very dangerous with steep cliffs along the way.Scenic spot qualifications:
world Natural HeritageScenic spot features:
Hiking, sightseeing, photography, famous mountainsTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Africa > Tanzania > Dar es Salaam
How to get there:
Kilimanjaro International Airport has complete facilities and advanced communications. It can accommodate Boeing 747 aircraft and has 14 international routes to all parts of the world. Tourists from five continents can take flights directly to the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. About 56 kilometers west of Kilimanjaro International Airport is the town of Mexi, which can be reached by car or train.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Tickets
Mount Kilimanjaro Ticket Prices:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
To visit Mount Kilimanjaro, it is best to take part in the Safari of the National Park, which includes tickets, accommodation, car, driver and three meals a day. The cost per day is about 100 US dollars. The driver prepares the three meals a day according to the itinerary, and then the special chef in the camp cooks them.
Tour route:
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1980m) → Mandala Camp (2700m), 12km, 5 hours, tropical rain forest; Mount Kilimanjaro has 3 classic climbing routes for professional and amateur climbers, with professional mountain guides and porters to assist in climbing. The longest one is the Marangu route. But for acclimatization, this route is very good and not difficult. The time taken to climb this route is generally:
Day 2: Mandala Camp (2700m) → Holombo Camp (3720m), 15km, 7 hours, temperate coniferous forest and temperate grassland:
Day 3: Hanlunbo Camp (3720m) → Kibo Camp (4700m), 15km, 9 hours, high mountain desert zone
Day 4: Kibo Camp (4700m) → Uhuru Peak (5895m), 6km, 7 hours, glacier zone; Uhuru Peak → Horumbo Camp, 21km, 8 hours;
Day 5: Holombo Camp → Malanggu Gate, 27 km, 8 hours.
Best time to visit:
But in January, February and September
Shopping recommendations:
Tanzanian local products include fur coats, ivory, wood carvings, gemstones, and seawater stone products.
Gallery
Kilimanjaro Scenic Area Travel Guide - High Desert Zone
Kilimanjaro Scenic Area Travel Guide - The Cold Zone
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