KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK.
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It is the highest mountain rising from 4877m above surrounding plains of 5895m at its peak. The park is one of the highest volcanoes worldwide though dominant having three volcanic peaks which are Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Mawenzi ceased erupting while Shira collapsed and Kibo continued erupting until about 150,000-200,000yrs ago. The highest point was named Uhuru Point after Tanzania’s independence in 1961. Kilimanjaro National Park is located 300km south of the equator, particularly in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania covering an area of 1,688 km2.
WAYS TO REACH YOUR DESTINATION
You will be able to get to your destination by road or flight. This will depend on your preferences. The following are 6 different routes that offer an opportunity to climb up this topmost mountain;
Machame Route is found in the south of the mountain; Despite of its longest route among all but it is considered to be the best because in habituation moment.
Rongai Route is found in the northern part of the mountain; it is the hardest route because of its acclimatization moment.
Umbwe Route is located in the southern part of the mountain; it is also the hardest route due to its acclimatization moment.
Shira Route is found in the west approaching and closer to Lemosho route.
Lemosho Route is located in the west and passes through Londorossi gate.
Marangu Route is the easiest and oldest route found in the southern area of the mountain.
THE FLASHBACK OF MOUNT KILIMANJARO
The etymology of the word Kilimanjaro is a Chagga word “kilima kyaro”, means mountain safari, in this park the natives who are the Chagga tribe worship the mountain as God. In ancient times the local people (Chagga) were aware of the mountain and used it for religious matters. The first Europeans who approached and described the mountain were the German missionaries Johan Ludwig Krapf and Johannes Redmann who traveled to Africa in 1848. In 1889 the German geographer Hans Meyer was the first person to reach the top of the mountain after several attempts. It became a national park in 1973 and a world heritage site in 1987.
GROUND FOR VISITING KILIMANJARO
The wildlife of this maximal mountain is one of the grounds that make you visit it. According to statistics, this famous apical area is the hub of endemic flora and fauna. It is for this reason you will witness more than 6 primates, 140 mammals, 24 bat species, 2,500 plant species, and 179 bird species. You will spot wild animals like; buffalos, leopards, waterbucks, duikers, bushbucks, monkeys, elephants, and warthogs. Another ground is its famousness i.e. Among seven summits, the mountain is worthy to visit and you will experience the difference in particular snow-capped peaks.
You will also experience stunning views, due to its variety of features such as rainforests, alpine meadows, and snow-capped, the place becomes more interesting to view when it is dawn. Meanwhile, you will be able to increase your bodily stamina as you climb up to this greatest mountain of all time in a simple language one can argue that the ability to determine your bodily and mental fitness. Notwithstanding, you will be able to break the record around the globe by attaining a summit mission. Hence it is for this reason you will hike Mount Kilimanjaro and be able to get to the top. This is a dream come true for all trekkers in the world. Moreover, you will gain cultural exchange, through Chagga rituals activities and their beliefs toward the mountain, hence you will be able to gain more knowledge about Chagga’s cultural practices.
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE IN THE PARK
You will be able to participate in hiking, trekking as well as cultural walks.
THE RIGHT MOMENT TO VISIT
It is advised to hike from June to October and December-March when the mountain is clear and the summit is easily seen.
TRAVEL ADVICE
Physical and mental fitness is one of the precautions that can make you succeed in reaching the summit. Also, make sure you climb slowly to increase your habituation moment and be able to increase your chances of attaining summit goals. You are advised to have a proper hiking gears, drink enough water as well as eat suitable meal. Hiking gear like sun screening waterproof hiking boots, trekking poles, first aid kit, headlamps, extra clothes, and sleeping bags.
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