Famous for its wildlife safaris and coastal resorts, East Africa is also an extraordinary destination for lovers of mountains, trekking and hiking. The mountains here stand as solitary peaks above surrounding plains; the most attractive is Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, rising to 5895m: it is the highest mountain in Africa, the world's highest free standing mountain and the world's highest volcano! This guide offers routes up to Kilimanjaro as well as Mount Kenya (5199m), the second highest peak in Africa, with supporting advice on how to prepare for such an expedition, how to make the most of your time there and how to ensure your trip has as little impact on the local environment as possible.
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'The Cicerone guide is probably the most comprehensive on the market, featuring detailed historical, geographical and natural history information as well as all of the essential information on each of the ascent routes. Revised and reprinted in 2006 it is also bang-up-to-date' (Adventure Travel Magazine - September/October 2006)
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Alex Stewart's keen interest in the outdoors and travelling has led him to many of the world's remote locations. Having lived in Kenya, he is able to offer invaluable advice to walking through this region and around the mountains of East Africa. He currently works in the travel book industry and as a freelance journalist.
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By Rayman
Format:Paperback
This is a great book to prepare you for what to expect before you try to tackle Mt. Kilimanjaro. I actually came across this book from a fellow trekker in our group during the climb and as I was reading it, I wished I had done so before setting off on my trip.
It lists a lot of background history of the mountain as well as the plant and animal life that inhabit the mountain. The best thing about the book though is the thorough description of all the ascent routes up to the last camp and all the summit routes as well. The distance, elevation gain and approximate duration of the hikes are well documented. This will help you plan your trip because some routes take longer than others. If you want to acclimatize better, then longer routes are suggested but you may want to pay attention to the extra costs involved.
Other important items include Cost and Budgeting, Best Times To Go, Pre-Departure Preparation, Getting There, Maps, and Health Considerations. I booked through an adventure company so many particulars of the trip were detailed to me so having this book was not as critical. On the other hand, if you do plan on travelling without the help of a company, then I highly suggest that you purchase this book before you go.
This book was so popular in our group of 7, that all of us were taking our turns reading it. Even the guides liked it so much that we left it for them as a gift. It helped me get to the summit!
A must read!
It lists a lot of background history of the mountain as well as the plant and animal life that inhabit the mountain. The best thing about the book though is the thorough description of all the ascent routes up to the last camp and all the summit routes as well. The distance, elevation gain and approximate duration of the hikes are well documented. This will help you plan your trip because some routes take longer than others. If you want to acclimatize better, then longer routes are suggested but you may want to pay attention to the extra costs involved.
Other important items include Cost and Budgeting, Best Times To Go, Pre-Departure Preparation, Getting There, Maps, and Health Considerations. I booked through an adventure company so many particulars of the trip were detailed to me so having this book was not as critical. On the other hand, if you do plan on travelling without the help of a company, then I highly suggest that you purchase this book before you go.
This book was so popular in our group of 7, that all of us were taking our turns reading it. Even the guides liked it so much that we left it for them as a gift. It helped me get to the summit!
A must read!
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what's it like to climb Kili?
Jan 24 2008
By W. G. Moss
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Format:Paperback
I was very apprehensive about climbing Kilimanjaro, even though i always wanted to, until i read Mr. Stewart's book.
The book put me at ease, with its comprehensive description of the routes, the dangers, and the joys.
Though nothing compares to the real experience, 'Kilimanjaro, A Complete Trekker's Guide' will give the reader a thorough discussion of all aspects of the climb, from detailed route descriptions to the ultimate 'thrill of victory', and, yes, sometimes the 'agony of defeat'.
The book is a must read for all first time climbers.
w g moss
Minneapolis, MN.
USA
The book put me at ease, with its comprehensive description of the routes, the dangers, and the joys.
Though nothing compares to the real experience, 'Kilimanjaro, A Complete Trekker's Guide' will give the reader a thorough discussion of all aspects of the climb, from detailed route descriptions to the ultimate 'thrill of victory', and, yes, sometimes the 'agony of defeat'.
The book is a must read for all first time climbers.
w g moss
Minneapolis, MN.
USA
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Kilimanjaro: A Cicerone Guide
July 19 2010
By Faisal Widad Alnakib
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love Cicerone guides and this one is so well written and formulated. Well worth the buy if planning a trip to Kilimanjaro. Very accurate with regards to Rongai Route which is the route I took. Nice read when stopping for a quick lunch or waiting for other trekkers to get out of their tents :)
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Interesting
May 2 2013
By Peter Loveridge
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Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
It will be interesting to see if all this makes sense when I walk Kilimanjaro later in the year. It has made me think about alot of the trip including the porters and what I will take along with me.
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