Kilimanjaro

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At 19,341ft Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain. Yet with no mountaineering skills necessary to reach the summit, even non-climbers can experience the thrill of climbing one of the world’s greatest peaks. Taking you from the dusty plains of East Africa through jungle and moorland to the glacier -clad summit, this is one of the most beautiful and challenging treks there is. Comprehensive trail guide and maps to the six major routes: Machame, Marangu, Rongai (Loitokitok), Lemosho, Shira and Umbwe – by a writer who’s climbed them all City guides – Where to stay, eat and what to see en route to Kili in: Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Arusha, Moshi and Marangu Planning your trip and booking a trek when to go, what to take, how to book your trek: extensive reviews of trekking agencies Mount Meru – a popular pre-Kilimanjaro trek Background information Comprehensive history, geology, climate, flora and fauna, plus cultural information on the Chagga people Health and safety on Kilimanjaro Green trekking – minimizing your impact Porters’ rights – how you can help