Introduction Mount Kilimanjaro is located at the junction of Tanzania and Kenya. It is 5895 meters high and covers an area of 756 square kilometers. It is the highest peak in Africa and the largest independent mountain in the world. "Kilimanjaro" in Swahili means "shining mountain" or "bright and beautiful mountain", standing on a rolling plain not far from the Indian Ocean, known as the "Roof of Africa" and "African Roof". The temple of God", the peak is covered with snow all year round, forming a spectacle of equatorial snow-capped mountains, sports fitness .
Most of the people who admire this peak are influenced by Hemingway. In the famous novel "The Snows of Kilimanjaro", Hemingway sketched the magical mood in a few strokes at the beginning, "Kilimanjaro is an altitude The 19,710-foot-long snow-covered mountain is said to be the highest mountain in Africa. The Maki people call the western peak 'Oaqi-Oai', which means the temple of God. Near the western peak, there is a A leopard carcass that has been air-dried and frozen.
No one has explained what the leopard was looking for in such a cold place. However, with the global warming effect, Kilimanjaro's snow is melting and may disappear completely within 15 years. Compared with 1912 alone, Kilimanjaro's "snow cap" has shrunk by 82%. Traveler: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro starts from Tanzania National Park.
While no experience is required, fitness is required for this tour as you'll be climbing to a peak of 19,336 feet. While there are many different ways to get to the top, most people prefer the western route, which is less crowded and more scenic than other routes. It also provides ample time for acclimatization, which is important because the oxygen at the top is about half the volume at sea level.
Expect to spend 11 days in Tanzania, including a 9-day rise and fall. Passengers stay in custom-made all-weather tents, tents with private toilets at each stop, and camp chefs provide hot meals.
