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Valuable Tips For Trekking Kilimanjaro

2016/7/26 16:05:45


Standing dramatically tall over the Tanzania grassland, Kilimanjaro mountain is an astonishing sight in Africa. Achievable for any fit climber, the high summit of this mountain attracts a large group of people. Keeping some valuable points in mind, you could enjoy the Kilimanjaro climb.

Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free-standing mountain with the height of more than 12000 feet. Accessible high summit, snow covered volcanic cones and lush greenery at foothills, Kilimanjaro attracts a large group of vacationers every year. This East-African mountain is quite famous for easy climbing but some other activities can also be enjoyed here.

The sky touching peaks of Kilimanjaro can be scaled without technical climbing skills and highly advance equipment. Being close to the equator, the mountain invites a number of climbers throughout the year. Although trekking up the Kilimanjaro is not technically challenging, you still need a proper preparation and the perfect guidance to make your trip successful. It is highly recommendable to reconcile perfectly before and during the climbing.

If you want to explore this wonderful opportunity, it is sure that you would need an organized trek and expert guides to climb this high mountain. Advance booking is recommended during the peak season of June to October as the trek is popular and most of the group tour packages are booked during this time. You can avoid two rainy seasons of March to May and October � November when the weather conditions become poor for climbing. While selecting the tour operator you must be careful and choosy. Keep your security on the priority and make a wise decision considering all necessary factors like their policies, trekking guides and risk assessment plans. Being healthy and fit is must if you wish to enjoy the trekking to full extent. As the level of oxygen remains half of the normal level available at ground, you need to get a basic medical check up and consult with the doctor before finalizing your date. Enthusiasm, good physique and stamina are the key to make your trip successful.

As the weather conditions vary time to time, you need to pack right clothing, quality boots, some dry-fruits and importantly eye-wears. Every thing should be packed properly and tightly so as make them easy to carry. Make sure that you leave all your non essentials including passport, credit cards and other necessary documents at hotel room. Under very low temperature, your digital camera may not perform well. So you are advised to keep it carefully in your bag or your jacket pocket.

Pace your self, drink enough water and be determined during your trekking to Kilimanjaro. You would surely enjoy your climbing with lots of adventure activities full of fun and excitement. It could really be a remarkable experience to explore the ice capped summits and breathtaking view of sun-rising and sun-set at this place. At the top of the summit, a never forgettable experience is waiting for your that can't be expressed in words. So, make a perfect planning in advance and enjoy the climb Kilimanjaro trip to the maximum level.



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