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Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro (5895 meters), the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, is located in Tanzania and is the highest peak in Africa. Kilimanjaro is one of the most accessible high mountains in the world despite its height; most climbers only need a walking stick, appropriate clothes, and perseverance to reach the peak, known as Uhuru Peak.

This volcanic massif stands in splendid isolation above the surrounding plains, with its snowy peak looming over the savannah. The mountain is encircled by a mountain forest. Numerous mammals, many of them endangered species, live in the park.

Mount Kilimanjaro is the largest free-standing mountain range in the world, meaning it is not only part of a mountain range, but also one of the seven summits.

Mount Kilimanjaro’s three peaks were formed after volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. One volcanic cone, Shira, is now extinct and eroded, while the other two, Mawenzi and Kibo, ‘melted’ together after subsequent eruptions. Kibo is now the highest, with its famous Uhuru peak at 5895m above sea level.

Hans Meyer created history when he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and reached the summit of Kibo. In 1889, the dynamic duo, Meyer and Purtscheller, set forth on their historic expedition to Kilimanjaro, accompanied by local guide Yohani Kinyala Lauwo. All in all, the expedition team consisted of Meyer, Purtscheller, Lauwo, two local headmen, nine porters, three local supervisors, and a cook.

Until now, more than 30,000 climbers from every corner of the world attempted to summit Mt Kilimanjaro every year.

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Mount Meru

Standing 4565 meters (14,980 feet) in height, Mt. Meru is a more approachable climb than Kilimanjaro and serves as a great standalone hike in its own right. Many trekkers choose to use Mount Meru as an acclimation hike prior to starting their trek up Africa’s highest peak

Tourists to Mount Meru are more likely to spot wildlife along the trail, particularly in the early days of the hike. In order to make your stay in the wild safe and protect the animals from poachers, an armed ranger will accompany trekking groups on the first day of the journey to ensure they make it safely to the first campsite.

From there, the route wanders up the north side of Meru’s volcanic crater, before approaching the true summit itself. At the top, the views are outstanding, particularly with Kilimanjaro gleaming tantalizingly in the distance. Typically Mount Meru Climb takes four days, but it can be done in three days to complete a trek to the top as even on this lower peak, acclimatization is the key to successful summit. All trekking groups take the same route up the mountain, which begins at Momella Gate. Hikers will stay in a series of huts on their way to the top, with basic but comfortable accommodations located at two different campsites prior to the going to the summit, which is located at a place called Socialist Peak.

This offers several advantages to visitors. But most of all, it gives trekkers a chance to experience what it is like to climb Kilimanjaro on a smaller scale, providing a grand adventure for those who don’t have a lot of time in their schedule or don’t want to deal with the higher altitude found on Kilimanjaro. Being Tanzania’s second tallest mountain and Africa’s fifth-highest mountain at 4,566m, Mount Meru climbing is very rewarding.

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In Tanzania's Arusha Region, Mount Meru is situated immediately to the north of the city of Arusha. After Mount Kilimanjaro, it is Tanzania's second-highest peak. The highest point in the Arusha Region is Mount Meru. Mount Meru is climbed by the Momella route, which begins at Momella gate on the mountain's eastern flank.