At 19,340 feet, Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa and one of the Seven Summits. Final ascents usually start at midnight in order to see the breathtaking sunrises over Uhuru Peak, one of its three inactive volcanoes. Sadly, the glacier near the peak is expected to melt by 2040, as a result of global warming. It takes about a minimum of five days to climb up it quickly.
Best Time to Go: In the dry season (August to October) and plan it around having a full moon on summit day.
How Long to Stay: 6-10 days
What To Do: Climb and camp out or stay in huts alongthe way
General Costs: Medium to High
General Costs: Medium to High
UNESCO World Heritage Site? YES
Weather: Warm at the base, cold and sometimes snowy at the top
Language: English and Swahili
Weather: Warm at the base, cold and sometimes snowy at the top
Language: English and Swahili
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