Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking
Overview
Mount Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world: 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level and about 4,900 metres (16,100 ft) above its plateau base. It is the highest volcano in Africa and and the Eastern Hemisphere. the Well, Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano located in Kilimanjanro Region of Tanzania with three volcanic cones Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira
Kilimanjaro is the fourth most topographically prominent peak on Earth. It is part of Kilimanjaro National Park and is a major hiking and climbing destination.
Climbing Routes
Marangu Route
Marangu Route serves as the oldest and most well known route to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the cheapest as well as also the easiest route, associated gradual slopes. Also it is the only route which offers a non camping option. All these reasons, makes this route the most popular route with climbers and, as a result, can get crowded at times on the mountain. When climbing this route, you start from the south east of the mountain and work up the eastern side.

Machame Route
It serves as the second most popular route. Many believe that Machame is the more scenic route because of its descent trail giving climbers more variety in scenery. The different descent trail also helps to avoid upcoming trekkers, as they use a separate trail. It does, however, have more slopes than the Marangu route When climbing this route, you walk up the western side of the mountain.

Rongai Route
Rongai Route is normally less crowded than Marangu and Machame routes except for the final push to the summit when the trail joins up with the Marangu trail. Because it runs in the rain shadow of Kilimanjaro, it is a good trail to take during the wetter months of the year (April, May and November). Rongai has very different landscapes to the other routes as its starts from the north side of the mountain. Because it is drier and more open, it has spectacular views. You can even see Amboseli National Park in Kenya along the way!
Rongai climbers use the Marangu descent route to come down the mountain.

Lemosho Route
For climbers who are looking to hike with less traffic Lemosho route is perfect fit. This route lies on one of the highest plateaus in the world and has Kibo Peak as its backdrop, the scenery cannot be beaten! There are also many options to hike at a higher elevation, yet sleep at a lower elevation, which makes this route very unique. Some climbers on the Lemosho Route may be lucky to spot animals such as buffalo and elephants!
