Mount Kilimanjaro

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Kilemakyaro - the original name of this world famous mountain means "hard to conquer". This name was difficult for foreigners to pronounce, so as time passed, Kilemakyaro became known as Kilimanjaro.

At 5896 metes, Kilimanjaro is Africa is Africa’s highest mountain and the highest free standing mountain in the world. Its permanently snowcapped peak rises from the equator, only 290km from a tropical coastline, defying all conventions maintaining that snow is found only in higher altitudes. The almost 6km high top was made after a series of volcanic eruptions about 1 million years ago. Kilimanjaro is still active. As late as in the 1940’sactivity was registered. The base of this immense mountain has a diameter of about 40 miles. Elephants, leopards, lions and colobus Monkeys among the resident animals in this park. The encircling rain Forests ensure the fertility of the lush, lower lying shamba country, Where the Chagga cultivate their coffee, maize and bananas.

The 18 mile trek takes five to six days, if you are well fit, you can complete the trek within four days. Local people have always trekked up and down the mountain looking for medical plants land in fulfillment of traditional Chagga rituals. In 1889, the first Europeans reached the Summit with help of native guides and porters.

Enjoy local beer and grilled bananas with the team, and don’t forget your certificate!