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So this is in the plans.. 8 day long hike to the top of the world's tallest freestanding mountain! aka the tallest mountain in Africa
We are not using the operator watermarked on this map. I found a good local operator that is cheaper than international operators, and will leave a better mark on the local economy and people.
4 or 5 of us will be climbing Kilimanjaro, probably in 2020! It's 200 metres higher than the highest point we got to on the Everest Basecamp Trek
There are 7 routes to the summit, after doing some research I picked out the route that will 1. Give us the best chance of success to reach the summit and 2. Has the best scenic views. It's a bit more expensive but based on what I've read this is the way to go. The first couple days are more difficult than on some other routes, but it helps you acclimatize better and the success rate for the trail is 95%+ On some other trails the success rate is as low as 30% (would you believe that the route with the 30% success rate is known as the "easiest" route?)
As you can see on the map, the trail takes you through a lot of different biomes. This is one of the reasons why it's so scenic. It is also a trail that offers potential wildlife views on the first couple days. Only one other trail to the top provides wildlife viewing options, and that one starts on the northern side in Kenya.
So far there are 4-5 of us going, probably 4. Same guys I did EBT with plus another friend.. plus the maybe friend who will be in teacher's college at the time and might not be able to do it (but we're probably going in August so maybe)
We are also planning a 3 day long safari after the hike is done, assuming the costs fit within our budgets. I am also looking to fly to Zanzibar, which is nearby, and seems to have INCREDIBLE beaches.
Anyway, I am super excited about this trip and am now in full trip planning mode. If anyone is going to be in Zanzibar in August of 2020 let's meet up on the beach
We are not using the operator watermarked on this map. I found a good local operator that is cheaper than international operators, and will leave a better mark on the local economy and people.
4 or 5 of us will be climbing Kilimanjaro, probably in 2020! It's 200 metres higher than the highest point we got to on the Everest Basecamp Trek
There are 7 routes to the summit, after doing some research I picked out the route that will 1. Give us the best chance of success to reach the summit and 2. Has the best scenic views. It's a bit more expensive but based on what I've read this is the way to go. The first couple days are more difficult than on some other routes, but it helps you acclimatize better and the success rate for the trail is 95%+ On some other trails the success rate is as low as 30% (would you believe that the route with the 30% success rate is known as the "easiest" route?)
As you can see on the map, the trail takes you through a lot of different biomes. This is one of the reasons why it's so scenic. It is also a trail that offers potential wildlife views on the first couple days. Only one other trail to the top provides wildlife viewing options, and that one starts on the northern side in Kenya.
So far there are 4-5 of us going, probably 4. Same guys I did EBT with plus another friend.. plus the maybe friend who will be in teacher's college at the time and might not be able to do it (but we're probably going in August so maybe)
We are also planning a 3 day long safari after the hike is done, assuming the costs fit within our budgets. I am also looking to fly to Zanzibar, which is nearby, and seems to have INCREDIBLE beaches.
Anyway, I am super excited about this trip and am now in full trip planning mode. If anyone is going to be in Zanzibar in August of 2020 let's meet up on the beach
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