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The climbing experience is quite physically strenuous, strenuous and full of risks, but the feeling of climbing Uhuru Peak is a milestone that you will always be proud of, so it is worth it. This mountain rises about 4,900 meters from its base to a height of 5,895 meters above sea level.
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Mount Kilimanjaro is located on the northern border of Tanzania, an East African country formerly known as Tanganyika in colonial times. Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and the tallest independent mountain in the world. It is located approximately 200 miles south of the equator. One of the seven peaks, located on the African continent, Mount Kilimanjaro sits at 19,341 feet, 5895m above sea level at its highest point, Uhuru Peak. It was formed about 750,000 years ago around the same time as the Great Rift Valley. The last major eruption is said to have occurred around 360,000 years...
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It is Kilimanjaro's oldest and most established trekking route and remains extremely popular despite having a wide range of other options available. This trail offers hikers the classic Kilimanjaro climbing experience, with panoramic views and a wonderful hiking adventure to the top of Uhuru Peak. That said, it also has some unique aspects that set it apart from all the other routes, giving the Marangu route a character and feel of its own. One of the most interesting aspects of the Marangu route is that it is the only route to Kilimanjaro where camping is not allowed, so instead of...
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The number of kilometers to be covered on Kilimanjaro depends on the chosen route. Umbwe is the shortest route, but also the steepest. It measures 23 miles (37 kilometers). The longest route is the Northern Loop, at 56 miles (90 kilometers).
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Therefore, it is the peak of the climb or "walk-up", not the peak of the mountaineering or climbing. Kilimanjaro stands alone. Kilimanjaro is not only the highest peak in Africa, but also the highest freestanding mountain in the world
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While Kilimanjaro is a ‘walkable mountain’ - meaning there is no need for specialized equipment to reach the top - it does not mean that it is an easy climb. Hikers should be physically fit, but at 19,340 feet (5,895 m), simply being in top physical shape may not be enough. Training for Kilimanjaro is essential for a safe and successful summit..
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