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MT KILIMANKARO NATIONAL PARK

The great mountain of Kilimanjaro is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of East Africa. Rising in absolute isolation, Kilimanjaro is one of the highest walkable summits on the planet, a beacon for visitors from around the world. Most reasonably fit and properly guided climbers can experience the triumph of reaching Uhuru Peak, the actual summit. All you need is a walking stick, warm clothing and determination. A journey up the slopes takes visitors on a climatic world tour from the tropics to the arctic. The grassy and cultivated lower slopes turn into lush rainforest. Higher still, heath and moorland, covered with giant heathers, becomes a surreal alpine desert and finally there is ice, snow and the biggest view on the continent.

The area was declared as a game reserve in 1910 and as a forest reserve in 1921 before being gazetted as a national park in 1973. It was not until 1977 that Kilimanjaro was officially opened to the public. UNESCO declared the park as a world heritage site in 1987 and it was voted as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa in 2013. Kilimanjaro is located in Northern Tanzania, 48 km from Moshi town and covers an area of 1,668 square km.

 

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A young Dik-dik grazing in its natural habitat, showcasing its delicate features.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT

It is important to understand that the weather on Kilimanjaro is as changeable and unpredictable as mountain weather all over the world. The best climbing seasons are December to March and June to October. The only real recommendation to climbers is to avoid the long rainy season (April to May) as the mountain becomes slippery and treacherous. The average day temperature on the lower slopes is around 30°C, while temperatures can range from 5 to 15°C at 3000m in altitude during daytime. Night time, temperatures on the mountain can be well below freezing, even at your first campsite.