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"[A] down-to-earth, practical guide ... with excellent tips on preparing for the trek." -- Longitude Books, New York
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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.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Practical and down to earth,
By 7katz "7katz" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kilimanjaro - a trekking guide to Africa's highest mountain, 3rd: (includes Mt Meru and city guides to Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Moshi and Marangu) (Paperback)
I just got back from climbing Kilimanjaro with a group booked through Henry Stedman and his website. I had purchased the book as soon as I made the decision to go as I wasn't sure what my impulsiveness had gotten me into!. It is full of accurate descriptions of what to take, expect along the way, how and when to tip the porters (which is a huge stressor) and many other good tips. Unlike the other reviewer who found his style a bit flippant, I enjoyed Mr. Stedman's sense of humour and laughed out loud at some of his comments. Do make sure you get the latest edition of the book - there are some updates. I also purchased the dvd "Kilimanjaro: the Roof of Africa" (sorry, Amazon, on ebay) to get a visual perspective. Some in my trekking group found it "dull"; some enjoyed it. But everyone liked the book.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
AT LAST -- A GUIDE WORTHY OF THE MOUNTAIN!,
By "philipfrench722" (Buffalo NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kilimanjaro: A Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain, Includes City Guides to Arusha, Moshi, Marangu, Nairobi and Dar Es Salaam (Trailblazer) (Paperback)
At last, a USEFUL guide to climbing Kilimanjaro! For 7 years I organized treks in East Africa (retiring last year -- and no, I'm not in this book!) and this is the first book Iv'e come across that does the mountain justice - one that tells you what you WANT and NEED to know. Things like which trekking agencies are worth booking with (and which are not!) what to take and where to go to celebrate afterwards! The book's history and wildlife sections are spot on (and even include some historical facts that I never knew), as are the town write-ups, and the route guides are the ONLY ACCURATE ones I've come across - proof that the author must have walked them himself, rather than just blindly copy the (inaccurate) maps available.Buy this to get you up the mountain, and the big National Geographic book to remind you of your trek afterwards.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great preparation for the trip!,
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This review is from: Kilimanjaro - a trekking guide to Africa's highest mountain, 3rd: (includes Mt Meru and city guides to Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Moshi and Marangu) (Paperback)
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book but I am trying to prepare for the Kilimanjaro trip. This book is great in giving honest information about how it will be. It was recommended by a friend and I would recommend it to others.
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