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Rising 19,340 ft high, snow capped and
wreathed in veils of clouds, stands Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest
mountain in Africa and one of the largest free standing
mountains in the world. Our ascent of Kilimanjaro can be
considered a trek since the terrain, while steep at times, is
covered in trail all the way to the summit. Participants can
leave their ice axe and crampons at home- the only ice you will
see is the bizarre ice cap that rises abruptly out of the
moonscape surrounding the Crater Camp. Accessible to beginning
trekker/climbers, Kilimanjaro is a must, taking you through the
mists of equatorial jungle to reach the snows and breath-taking
views from the summit. If you are on your own, or with just one
other person, we will try, as far as possible, to fit you in
with another group following the same program as yours. It is
however possible, on request, to have your own private trip.
Most fit individuals with some mountain walking experience can
make it to the top of Africa. You do not need to be super fit -
just take it slowly (pole-pole the guide will say) and be
determined. East Africa Rekking Ltd is one of the top
Kilimanjaro operators with an excellent reputation and a very
high success rate. Please do choose the route from the link
above.
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Towering over the town of Arusha, Mount Meru
is a key factor to the cultural and agricultural history of this
region. Many believe the mountain was once higher than
Kilimanjaro before volcanic activity caused an explosion of the
peak. Mount Meru is the fifth highest peak in Africa. The climb
to the summit is shorter than other climbing programmes offered
by our company but it is still a demanding effort. As it is far
less traveled than Kilimanjaro, it is often a more intimate
experience. The fifth highest mountain in Africa, Mount Meru
offers a challenging and interesting climb with an opportunity
to view smaller wildlife on a more personal level capturing
spectacular views of Meru’s more famous snow-capped cousin –
Mount Kilimanjaro
Oldonyo Lengai (3450
meters) is the only active Sodium Carbonite Volcano in the
world. The mountain is located on the southern shore of Lake
Natron. This impressive peak is revered by the Maasai as the
sacred home of God. A nearly perfect cone, it still erupts
occasionally and you may have the opportunity to walk on
still-steaming new ground. Walking in the African Bush with
Maasai Warriors as your guides is a unique opportunity for
spectacular game viewing combined with the prospect to
experience cultural encounters amongst the Maasai, Datoga, and
nomadic Bushmen. This trip will take you to Lake Natron to view
the flamingo breeding centre as well as taking you to the summit
of this amazing volcano. The trip is perfect to be taken either
before or after a Kilimanjaro Climb.
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