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Kilimanjaro National Park
As wide as all the world, great, high and unbelievably white in the sun was the square top of Mount Kilimanjaro”, wrote Ernest Hemingway of this highest mountain in Africa rising to 5,895 metres above sea level. Situated near the town of Moshi in northern Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro rises from the dry plains, through a wide belt of forest and high alpine heath to an almost bare desert and finally the snow capped summit, Uhuru Peak, just 3 degrees south of the Equator. One of the world’s highest free standing mountains, Mt. Kilimanjaro is composed of three extinct volcanoes: Kibo 5895 m (19340 ft.), Mawenzi 5149 m (16896 ft.), and Shira 3962 m (13000 ft.).

The ascent of Kilimanjaro can be done from six routes: Mweka, Umbwe, Shira, Rongai, Machame, and the Marangu Route which is the easier and the most popular. Depending on which route one wants to use, the climb of Kilimanjaro can take between four nights to six nights on the mountain. The two most popular routes are Marangu and Machame. On the Marangu Route, accommodation is in alpine huts while on Machame Route it is camping throughout. While expert guides and porters will accompany you on your climb, unlike Mount Everest, no technical equipment is required.




 

Mt. Meru

Mt. Meru  is part of Arusha National Park. The lower slopes of the mountain shelters a variety of wildlife. Mt.  Meru is 4566m, it is Mt. Kilimanjaro’s little sister. Still an impressive free standing volcano, at the center of the otherwise only mildly interesting Arusha National Park.


 

Hiking Equipment list:                                                                        

 

Clothing.

  • 2 Synthetic shirts-long sleeve ones
  • 2 Synthetic T-shirts
  • 2 pairs synthetic hiking shorts
  • 2 pairs Synthetic pants
  • 1 pair hiking pants
  • 1 or 2 pairs of fleece Long Johns
  • 1 pair of leg gaiter
  • 1 pair of socks per trekking day, with at least 2 pairs of lighter (synthetic) socks and 3 pairs of heavy wool synthetic blend.
  • 1 pair of underwear per day
  • 1 warm fleece sweater
  • 1 Gore-Tex  rain/ wind pants
  • 1 pair fleece sweat shirt
  • 1 pair fleece gloves liner
  • 1 pair of cold weather mittens
  • 1 pair of light windproof gloves
  • 1 Sun hat
  • 1 Balaclava
  • 1 Pair of hiking boots( waterproof)
  • 1 Pair of walking/ camp shoes
  • 1 pair UV- blocking sunglasses with side gussets

 

First Aid Kit should include:

  • Blister bandages / Mole skin
  • Band Aids- small bandages
  • Elasticized support bandage (ace wrap)
  • Safety pins
  • Small pair of scissors
  • You should discuss your medicine in your first aid kit with your physician, and should address the followings:
    Analgesics(pain killers), Acetaminophen,Tylenol, Asprin, Ibuprofen, Vidocin.
    Anti- allergy: Hydrocortizone(ointment), diphenhydramine hydrocloride (oral antihistamine)-sudafed etc., Epinephrine
    Antibiotics: Basitracin, Erithromycin, Ciprofloxacin hydrocloride-Cipro
    Anti acids:  Bismuth sabsalicylate – Pepto Bismo
    Anti Diarrhea: Loperamide hydrocloride( i.e immodium),Tinidazole.
    Anti emetics:  Anti – vomiting medicines
    Altitude illness medicines: Acetazolamide
    Sterile eye drops
    Antimalara medicines: Prophilaxis
    Prescription medicine

 

Other equipment:

  • 1 soft ( no hard frame or wheels) duffel bag – porters will carry
  • Back pack
  • Plastic bags of different size to protect clothes against rain
  • Warm sleeping bag- 0degree Farenheit– 18 degrees Celsius.
  • 2 Trekking pole – Highly recommended
  • 1 headlamp  with extra batteries and bulbs.
  • 1 emergency foil blanket
  • 3 – one litter water bottles or substitute with hydration pack  Sun block. We recommend the highest possible SPF rating.
  • Water purification tablets or filter pump
  • 2 bandanas.