Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro, is the world’s highest free-standing mountain, and African the highest point. The mountain stands at approximately 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level. The first recorded ascent to the summit of the mountain was by Hans Meyer and Ludwing Purtischeller in 1889. The mountain is part of the Kilimanjaro national park and is a major climbing destination. The mountain has been the subject of many scientific studies because of its shrinking glaciers.

There are seven official trekking routes by which to ascend and descend Mount Kilimanjaro: Lemosho, Machame, Marangu, Mweka, Rongai, Shira, and Umbwe. Of all the routes, Machame is considered the most scenic, albeit steeper, route. It can be done in six or seven days. The Rongai is the easiest and least scenic of all camping routes. The Marangu is also relatively easy, but this route tends to be very busy, the ascent and descent routes are the same, and accommodation is in shared huts with all other climbers