If you are thinking of attempting to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, then you will have to climb and trek the misty mountains of snow-topped African Mountains. Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. It acts as the roof of Africa. In this article, we will offer you a complete guide for trekking Mount Kilimanjaro from the state of Tanzania.
Trekking Routes to Mount Kilimanjaro
Climbers can climb the mountain via multiple routes, such as the following:
- Marangu
- Machame-Mweka
- Lemosho
These treks reach Uhuru Peak.
Mount. Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa
Kilimanjaro is also recognized as a mountain that offers a terrific challenge to its hikers climbing the mountain each year.
What will one discover on Kilimanjaro’s Trekking Routes?
Any climber trekking through the aforementioned routes will be blessed to travel through the five different ecosystems, such as the following:
- Rain-forest Zone
- Alpine Desert
- Arctic Snow-Cap
You will have to climb to reach the summit at 19,340 feet. For most hikers, it is the most empowering hiking adventure they can experience without any necessary training.
What does it take to climb the ‘Kili’?
“Kili” climb is a dedicated hike that will take you 5-9 days. But the duration depends on the route you choose and the time you take to acclimate to the altitude. The hiking journey to the snow peaks happens in multiple episodes, and not entirely hiking. It involves partly hiking, partly slogging, and partly high-altitude trekking.
The Two Summits of Mount Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing volcano across the globe. It lures thousands of trekkers every year. Each of such climbers intends to conquer the world-famed Uhuru peak. The climb of Kilimanjaro is dense in diversity and goes through thick and drenched rainforest to alpine fields. You will also cross a desert-like lunar landscape to get to Kibo and Mawenzi, the twin summits of Kilimanjaro.
Final Push to the Summit
The final push of the ascent starts at a steep and slippery steep slope. The climber will begin the journey around midnight. They will also witness the African sunrise views from the summit over the Great Plains. The estimated altitude of the Mount Kilimanjaro is around 5896m. Here, the snow covering the treks makes it an arduous undertaking.
Expedition as per the Trekking Routes
The climb to Kilimanjaro happens through three defined trekking routes. Let us brief you on each of the following:
- 5 Days 4 Nights Marangu Route
Also known as the “Coca-Cola” Route of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Marangu route is given this moniker partly due to its popularity as well as its reputation of being an easier climb. The climbers can stay in sleeping huts as well as purchase the aforementioned beverages along the way. With this route, you will get to the top the quickest.
- 6 Days 5 Nights Machame-Mweka Route
This route is known as the “Whiskey” route as it is more difficult than the “Coca-Cola” route. The trek provides a greater chance for climbers to acclimatize to the prevalent weather. You can afford more varied terrain as well as unique scenery of the following breath-taking picturesque:
- Lava Tower
- Barranco Wall
- Shira Plateau
- 7 Days 6 Nights Lemosho Route
This route is one of the least traveled but also the most rewarding. The Lemosho route is an uncrowded trail as it connects with the latter half of the Machame route. Through this trek, you will find more time in the delightful rainforest. This trek also offers additional acclimatization. It is simply an excursion to the ancient collapsed Shira volcanic cone. This route completely offers every experience the Mount Kilimanjaro trek can offer.
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